Aurora: Sanitation Record & Health Report

98 Latest Score
N/A Avg Score
0 Outbreaks
September 18, 2025 Last Inspection
Last CDC inspection: September 18, 2025 · Data last verified: Apr 29, 2026

ShipTea Verdict

Let's be honest — a CDC score of 98 is the kind of number that makes other ships quietly delete their inspection records from their dating profiles. The Aurora pulled that score on its September 2025 inspection, sitting comfortably above the fleet average of 95, which means this ship isn't just passing the test, it's the one grading everyone else's papers. Two whole points of mystery remain unexplained, sure, but nobody's calling the health department over a 98. That's basically the ship equivalent of getting an A and being annoyed it wasn't an A+.

Then there's the galley situation, which has earned the coveted "Spotless Galley" designation with a perfect food safety score of 100. A literal 100. Out of 100. While other ships are out here treating buffet sneeze guards as optional suggestions and leaving inspectors with complicated feelings about their chicken station, the Aurora's kitchen crew apparently runs a tight, gleaming, inspector-approved ship. The kind of clean that makes you almost feel bad about piling a third plate at the crab leg station. Almost.

Who it's for: Passengers who want to actually enjoy their vacation instead of spending it wondering if the shrimp cocktail is about to ruin their itinerary. Germaphobes, anxious first-time cruisers, anyone who has ever Googled "cruise ship norovirus outbreak" at 2am before booking — this is your ship. Who should skip it: Chaos tourists who find impeccable health records vaguely disappointing and were really hoping for a story. If you need drama, you'll have to make your own; the Aurora's crew is too busy maintaining a spotless galley to provide any.

Score History

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Outbreak Timeline

No outbreaks on record for the Aurora.

Total outbreaks on record: 0

D+53/100Needs WorkGreen Score

Environmental Rating: D+

Needs Work

Score Breakdown

EU Emissions (MRV)40%
N/A
Environmental Advocacy (FOE)35%
20
Compliance (PSIX)25%
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Friends of the Earth Report Card

FOverall
FSewage
FAir
FWater
FTransparency

USCG Environmental Compliance

Clean environmental compliance record — no MARPOL deficiencies on file.

100 /100

Spotless Galley

Food Safety Sub-Score based on 1 inspection with item-level data.

Avg: 100.0 Trend: → Stable

Food Inspection Breakdown

Item-level deductions from the most recent inspection with detailed data.

Item Category Type Deducted Max
#11 Employee Health & Illness Management Critical 0 5
#12 Employee Cleanliness & Handwashing Critical 0 5
#13 Food Safety Management & Knowledge Critical 0 5
#14 Employee Appearance Non-Critical 0 2
#15 Food Sources & Receiving Critical 0 5
#16 Food Temperature & Time Control Critical 0 5
#17 Food Protection & Prep Practices Non-Critical 0 2
#18 Cross-Contamination Prevention Critical 0 5
#19 Food Storage & Handling Non-Critical 0 2
#20 Food Display & Service Non-Critical 0 2
#24 Food-Contact Surface Cleaning Critical 0 5
#25 Wiping Cloths Cleanliness Non-Critical 0 2
#26 Equipment Sanitization Critical 0 5
Total Food Deductions -0 50

How Is This Calculated?

The Food Safety Sub-Score extracts deductions from 13 food-specific CDC VSP inspection items (items 11-20 and 24-26) covering employee hygiene, temperature control, cross-contamination, food storage, and equipment sanitation. The maximum possible food deduction is 50 points. Score = 100 × (1 - food deductions / 50).

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Upcoming Sailings

Next Sailing
19 days, round-trip Western Mediterranean Discovery
May 13, 2026 · 19 nights
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⚠ 32 schedule changes in the last 30 days
Voyage Departs Duration
19 days, round-trip Western Mediterranean Discovery May 13 19N
14 days, round-trip Norwegian Fjords Jun 1 14N
16 days, round-trip Norway And Iceland Jun 15 16N
16 days, round-trip Northern Europe And Scandinavia Jul 1 16N
5 days, round-trip Belgium And Germany Jul 17 5N

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How This Ship Compares

+0 vs Fleet
-96.1 vs Industry Average
N/A Fleet Rank
#68 of 163 Industry Rank

Should You Book?

Good For You If...

  • You want a ship with an excellent latest score (98/100)
  • A clean outbreak record matters to you

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  • No CDC inspection data is available yet

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Frequently Asked Questions

The latest CDC sanitation score for the Aurora is 98/100 as of September 18, 2025.

No, the Aurora has never failed a CDC inspection. All recorded scores have been 86 or above.

No, the Aurora has no recorded gastrointestinal illness outbreaks on file with the CDC.

The Aurora has a latest CDC sanitation score of 98/100. See the full inspection history and our ShipTea verdict for a complete assessment.

Based on CDC VSP inspection item-level data, the Aurora has a food safety score of 100/100 ("Spotless Galley"). This sub-score focuses on 13 food-specific inspection items covering temperature control, cross-contamination, and sanitation.

The Aurora was last inspected by the CDC on September 18, 2025.