Carnival Celebration: Sanitation Record & Health Report
ShipTea Verdict
Carnival's Excel-class ships are the best thing the line has ever built, and Celebration proves it. A 99 CDC score, LNG-powered engines (better for the environment), and a genuine step up in quality from the classic Carnival experience. The zones — La Piazza, The Gateway, Summer Landing — create distinct vibes that older Carnival ships completely lack.
This is the ship that should change people's minds about Carnival. It's still fun and casual (this isn't Celebrity), but the quality gap between Celebration and, say, the Carnival Paradise is enormous.
**Who it's for:** Carnival fans ready for an upgrade. Budget cruisers who want newer, nicer ships. Anyone who dismissed Carnival based on older vessels.
**Who should skip it:** People who want luxury or quiet sophistication. That's still not Carnival's thing.
Score History
Inspection History
Outbreak Timeline
No outbreaks on record for the Carnival Celebration.
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: B-
Making Effort
Score Breakdown
Friends of the Earth Report Card
USCG Environmental Compliance
✓ Clean environmental compliance record — no MARPOL deficiencies on file.
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 Celebration 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 7 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mar 15 | 7N |
| 7 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Mar 22 | 7N |
| 7 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Mar 29 | 7N |
| 7 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Apr 5 | 7N |
| 7 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Apr 12 | 7N |
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Good For You If...
- You want a ship with an excellent latest score (99/100)
- A clean outbreak record matters to you
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Frequently Asked Questions
The latest CDC sanitation score for the Carnival Celebration is 99/100 as of May 4, 2025.
No, the Carnival Celebration has never failed a CDC inspection. All recorded scores have been 86 or above.
No, the Carnival Celebration has no recorded gastrointestinal illness outbreaks on file with the CDC.
Based on CDC inspection data and our editorial review, the Carnival Celebration has a ShipTea rating of "🟢 Smooth Sailing". Check the full profile for detailed inspection history.
The Carnival Celebration was last inspected by the CDC on May 4, 2025.