Eurodam: Sanitation Record & Health Report
ShipTea Verdict
Let's be honest: a 95 on the CDC inspection is exactly what you want to see from a ship that's been sailing since 2008. The Eurodam isn't trying to impress anyone with flash — it's a Holland America Vista-class ship, which means it skews older, quieter, and significantly less chaotic than the floating theme parks other lines are launching. And apparently, while everyone else is busy building waterslides, HAL has been quietly keeping their kitchens clean. A 94.0 food safety score and a "Clean Kitchen" grade from the August 2025 inspection means the galley staff are doing their jobs, full stop. Right at the fleet average for CDC scores, no drama, no outbreak footnotes — just a ship that passed inspection and didn't make headlines for the wrong reasons.
That said, "no drama" is kind of the Eurodam's whole personality. This is a ship for people who think a sea day is best spent with a book and a Bloody Mary, not queuing for a ropes course. The food safety record is genuinely reassuring — you're not rolling the dice here — and a CDC score at the fleet average means it's holding its own without coasting on reputation.
Who it's for: Travelers who want their biggest onboard risk to be a third dessert, not a gastrointestinal event. Anyone who appreciates Dutch colonial itineraries, calm demographics, and kitchens that have clearly heard of sanitizer. Who should skip it: Anyone under 45 who needs constant stimulation, families hunting for a splash zone, or frankly anyone who needs their cruise ship to have a bowling alley to feel like they got their money's worth.
Score History
Outbreak Timeline
No outbreaks on record for the Eurodam.
Total outbreaks on record: 0
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.
Clean Kitchen
Food Safety Sub-Score based on 1 inspection 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 | -3 | 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 | -3 | 50 | ||
⚠ 3 points deducted from critical food safety items.
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 treats its crew — based on employee reviews, flag state quality, safety compliance, and editorial assessment. All ships in the fleet share this line-level rating.
Glassdoor Employee Rating
★★★★☆ 3.3Based on 645 employee reviews
Score Breakdown
Flag State Quality
Eurodam is registered under a Paris MOU White List flag state — the highest safety and compliance tier. Flag State Score: 100/100
Upcoming Sailings
| Voyage | Departs | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 7 days, round-trip Alaska Explorer | May 2 | 7N |
| 7 days, round-trip Alaska Explorer | May 9 | 7N |
| 7 days, round-trip Alaska Explorer | May 16 | 7N |
| 7 days, round-trip Alaska Explorer | May 23 | 7N |
| 7 days, round-trip Alaska Explorer | May 30 | 7N |
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- You want a ship with a passing CDC score (95/100)
- A clean outbreak record matters to you
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Frequently Asked Questions
The latest CDC sanitation score for the Eurodam is 95/100 as of August 25, 2025.
No, the Eurodam has never failed a CDC inspection. All recorded scores have been 86 or above.
No, the Eurodam has no recorded gastrointestinal illness outbreaks on file with the CDC.
The Eurodam has a latest CDC sanitation score of 95/100. See the full inspection history and our ShipTea verdict for a complete assessment.
Based on CDC VSP inspection item-level data, the Eurodam has a food safety score of 94/100 ("Clean Kitchen"). This sub-score focuses on 13 food-specific inspection items covering temperature control, cross-contamination, and sanitation.
The Eurodam was last inspected by the CDC on August 25, 2025.