Explora Ii: Sanitation Record & Health Report

100 Latest Score
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0 Outbreaks
December 20, 2024 Last Inspection
Cruise Line Explora
Last CDC inspection: December 20, 2024 · Data last verified: Mar 14, 2026

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Outbreak Timeline

No outbreaks on record for the Explora Ii.

Total outbreaks on record: 0

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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Upcoming Sailings

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8 days, one-way from Miami to San Juan
Mar 18, 2026 · 8 nights
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8 days, one-way from Miami to San Juan Mar 18 8N
15 days, one-way from Miami to San Juan Mar 18 15N
7 days, round-trip A Journey of Tropical Island Rhythms Colourful Coastlines Mar 26 7N
14 days, one-way from San Juan to Miami Mar 26 14N
7 days, one-way from San Juan to Miami Apr 2 7N

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How This Ship Compares

-100 vs Explora Fleet
-96 vs Industry Average
#1 of 1 Fleet Rank
#61 of 163 Industry Rank

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

The latest CDC sanitation score for the Explora Ii is 100/100 as of December 20, 2024.

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

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

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

Based on CDC VSP inspection item-level data, the Explora Ii 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 Explora Ii was last inspected by the CDC on December 20, 2024.