Silver Moon: Sanitation Record & Health Report
ShipTea Verdict
Let's be real: when you're paying Silversea prices — the kind that make you check your bank balance twice before clicking "confirm booking" — you'd better be getting spotless everything. Silver Moon delivers. A CDC score of 98 and a perfect 100 on food safety as of August 2025 means this ship isn't just passing inspection, it's showing off. That "Spotless Galley" designation isn't handed out to ships that merely try hard; it goes to the ones that make health inspectors feel slightly emotional. Silver Moon apparently takes that responsibility very seriously.
For a luxury vessel competing in Silversea's ultra-premium fleet, this tracks. The whole brand promise is "we thought of everything so you don't have to," and apparently "everything" includes not letting a single questionable canapé slip through. That 98 CDC score sits comfortably above the fleet average of around 95, which — while not shocking for a small-ship luxury line that doesn't have 6,000 guests cycling through a buffet at mach speed — is still a genuinely impressive number. The ship had its most recent inspection in mid-August 2025 and came out looking pristine. Some ships dread inspection day. Silver Moon apparently prepared a cheese board.
Who it's for: The traveler who wants their butler, their butler's butler, and their food safety record to all be immaculate. If you're treating this trip as a once-in-a-decade splurge, Silver Moon is a safe bet — both literally and gastrointestinally. Who should skip it: Anyone who needs a pool deck that fits 800 people or a rock climbing wall to justify the fare. Silver Moon is intimate and refined, which is a polite way of saying there is no lazy river and nobody is apologizing for that.
Score History
Outbreak Timeline
No outbreaks on record for the Silver Moon.
Total outbreaks on record: 0
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 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 | 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: Crew's Choice
This score reflects how Silversea treats its crew — based on employee reviews, flag state quality, safety compliance, and editorial assessment. All ships in the Silversea fleet share this line-level rating.
Glassdoor Employee Rating
★★★★☆ 3.5Based on 198 employee reviews
Score Breakdown
Flag State Quality
Silver Moon 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 14 days, one-way from Tokyo to Seward | Apr 30 | 14N |
| 7 days, one-way from Seward to Vancouver | May 14 | 7N |
| 7 days, one-way from Vancouver to Seward | May 21 | 7N |
| 7 days, one-way from Seward to Vancouver | May 28 | 7N |
| 7 days, one-way from Vancouver to Seward | Jun 4 | 7N |
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- You want a ship with an excellent latest score (98/100)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The latest CDC sanitation score for the Silver Moon is 98/100 as of August 19, 2025.
No, the Silver Moon has never failed a CDC inspection. All recorded scores have been 86 or above.
No, the Silver Moon has no recorded gastrointestinal illness outbreaks on file with the CDC.
The Silver Moon has a latest CDC sanitation score of 98/100. See the full inspection history and our ShipTea verdict for a complete assessment.
Based on CDC VSP inspection item-level data, the Silver Moon 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 Silver Moon was last inspected by the CDC on August 19, 2025.