Carnival Breeze: Sanitation Record & Health Report

🟢 Smooth Sailing
98 Latest Score
91 Avg Score
0 Outbreaks
January 12, 2026 Last Inspection
Cruise Line Carnival
Year Built 2012
Passengers 3,690
Gross Tonnage 130,000 GT
Length 305.6 m
Beam 37.0 m
Speed 12.1 knots
Draft 8.2 m
Ship Class Dream Class
Home Ports Galveston
Status Active
Crew 1,386
Decks 14
Builder Fincantieri
IMO Number 9555723
Country of Registry Panama
Last CDC inspection: January 12, 2026 · Data last verified: Mar 14, 2026

Score History

91 All-Time Avg
91 5-Year Avg
91 Highest
91 Lowest
1 Total Inspections
N/A Trend

Inspection History

Outbreak Timeline

No outbreaks on record for the Carnival Breeze.

Outbreak-free: No outbreaks on record

Total outbreaks on record: 0

98ExcellentSafety Score
Inspection Health35%
100
Incident History25%
100
CDC Sanitation20%
95
Crime Rate10%
85
Major Investigations10%
100

Safety score last updated: Feb 20, 2026

How Does This Compare?

98 This Ship
98 Carnival Fleet Avg
97 Industry Average

USCG Deficiency Records

No USCG deficiencies on record.

Marine Casualties & Investigations

No marine casualties or investigations on record.

Crime Rate Context

Carnival Crime Rate

Based on DOT CVSSA quarterly crime reports, Carnival has a crime rate roughly in line with the industry average. This score applies to all ships in the fleet. Crime Score: 85/100.

How is the Maritime Safety Score calculated?

C60/100Room to ImproveGreen Score

Environmental Rating: C

Room to Improve

Score Breakdown

EU Emissions (MRV)40%
N/A
Environmental Advocacy (FOE)35%
20
Compliance (PSIX)25%
N/A

Friends of the Earth Report Card

FOverall
FSewage
C-Air
FWater
FTransparency

USCG Environmental Compliance

Clean environmental compliance record — no MARPOL deficiencies on file.

100 /100

Spotless Galley

Food Safety Sub-Score based on 3 inspections 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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66/100Fair PassageCrew Treatment

Crew Treatment: Fair Passage

This score reflects how Carnival treats its crew — based on employee reviews, flag state quality, safety compliance, and editorial assessment. All ships in the Carnival fleet share this line-level rating.

Glassdoor Employee Rating

3.9

Based on 718 employee reviews

75% recommend to a friend

Score Breakdown

Glassdoor Reviews (40%)
73
Flag State Quality (20%)
50
Crew Safety Compliance (20%)
N/A
Editorial Assessment (20%)
65

Flag State Quality

Carnival Breeze is registered under a Paris MOU Grey List flag state — average performance on port state inspections. Flag State Score: 50/100

Upcoming Sailings

Next Sailing
5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean
Mar 14, 2026 · 5 nights
⚠ 50 schedule changes in the last 30 days
Voyage Departs Duration
5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean Mar 14 5N
4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean Mar 19 4N
5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean Mar 23 5N
5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean Mar 28 5N
4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean Apr 2 4N

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How This Ship Compares

-4.3 vs Carnival Fleet
-5 vs Industry Average
#21 of 24 Fleet Rank
#54 of 163 Industry Rank

Should You Book?

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

The latest CDC sanitation score for the Carnival Breeze is 98/100 as of January 12, 2026.

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

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

Based on CDC inspection data and our editorial review, the Carnival Breeze has a ShipTea rating of "🟢 Smooth Sailing". Check the full profile for detailed inspection history.

Based on CDC VSP inspection item-level data, the Carnival Breeze 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 Carnival Breeze was last inspected by the CDC on January 12, 2026.