Sailing on a luxury cruise ship is not always smooth sailing.
The world's dirtiest cruise ships are full of grime, from beer faucet scum to maggot infestations, according to a new reporter at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
agency's Ship hygiene programThe organization, which scores cruise ships on a 100-point scale to prevent gastrointestinal illnesses, has released its latest evaluation results, with 10 ships receiving scores below 89.
According to the organization, a score of 85 or below means “not satisfied”
Dirtiest Ship was Hapag Lloyd's Hanseatic League Inspiration, which received an amazing score of 62.
The CDC report listed health code violations such as dirty beer taps, live and dead insects clustered around the pool bar, and rotten birds covered in maggots near outdoor grills. There is. On the other hand, foods that require refrigeration were not stored at sufficiently low temperatures.
Despite the violation, a Hapag Lloyd Cruises spokesperson said: USA Today The cruise line said it has “consistently met strict hygiene requirements over the years.”
As a result of the CDC inspection, Hapa Lloyd Cruises investigated numerous health and safety violations on board.
“We are very disappointed that Hanseatic Inspiration did not achieve the required score for the first time. The results of this inspection are in no way a reflection of our high standards,” said the cruise line's senior communications manager. , Karen Schmidt told USA Today.
“We will use this opportunity to improve our processes in all areas to ensure that all our vessels deliver the quality experience our customers expect,” Schmidt said.
Meanwhile, Princess Cruises' Caribbean Princess, Carnival's Carnival Breeze, and Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection's Everyma all received 86 points.
According to daily mailflies and insects were found in the kitchen of the Caribbean Princess, and the cruise ship Carnival Breeze failed to do enough to prevent pests from smuggling onto the ship, leaving trays of food out in the cold rain. Additionally, the Carnival Breeze crew bathroom was “overflowing” with trash.
On the Enbiluma, fruit flies had gathered in the juice extractor, the mouse repellent was missing, and the whirlpool filter had not been replaced in two years.
However, Carnival Cruise Line's “Carnival Spirit,” Celebrity Cruises' “Celebrity Ascent,” Disney Cruise Line's “Disney Fantasy,” and Royal Caribbean International's “Brilliance of the Seas” There were several cruise ships that received a perfect score of 100 points.
