Carnival Breeze: Sanitation Record & Health Report
ShipTea Verdict
Look, nobody is boarding a Carnival ship for a quiet meditation retreat — you're boarding for a waterslide, a bucket of frozen drinks, and a buffet line that genuinely never closes. With that established: the Carnival Breeze is doing its job well. A CDC score of 98 on its most recent inspection is legitimately impressive, sitting comfortably above the fleet average of around 95, and that perfect 100 food safety score means the galley is running so clean it could moonlight as a surgical suite. For a 3,690-passenger Dream Class ship out of Galveston — which, let's be honest, is doing a lot of heavy lifting as a party boat for the Gulf Coast crowd — this is a solid track record.
One small asterisk: there's only one inspection on record, which means we're working with a sample size of exactly one. The "score trend" is technically insufficient to call, so the Breeze gets its green ShipTea rating on confidence, not history. That's not a red flag, it's just context. What we can say is that when the CDC showed up, Carnival Breeze met the moment. At 12.1 knots, this ship isn't racing anywhere — but at least it's not racing toward a violation, either.
Who it's for: Texas families who want a big, energetic ship with all the Dream Class amenities (mini golf, waterslides, Guy's Burger Joint) without flying anywhere, and anyone who treats a CDC 98 as the baseline they expect, not a happy surprise. Who should skip it: Anyone looking for a boutique, intimate experience or a ship with years of squeaky-clean inspection history to brag about — one inspection is a promising debut, not a proven legacy. Come back in a few years with a few more stamp cards and we'll talk about a promotion.
Score History
Inspection History
Outbreak Timeline
No outbreaks on record for the Carnival Breeze.
Total outbreaks on record: 0
Safety score last updated: Feb 20, 2026
How Does This Compare?
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.
Environmental Rating: C
Room to Improve
Score Breakdown
Friends of the Earth Report Card
USCG Environmental Compliance
✓ Clean environmental compliance record — no MARPOL deficiencies on file.
Spotless Galley
Food Safety Sub-Score based on 3 inspections with item-level data.
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).
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
★★★★☆ 3.9Based on 718 employee reviews
Score Breakdown
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
| Voyage | Departs | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Apr 30 | 4N |
| 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | May 4 | 5N |
| 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | May 9 | 5N |
| 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | May 14 | 4N |
| 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | May 18 | 5N |
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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.