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How CruiseAware™ Works
Three simple steps to a safer, better-prepared cruise.
1. Search
Look up your cruise ship, destination country, or port of call.
2. Review
Read the health, safety, and travel intelligence briefing — with sources and last-reviewed dates.
3. Prepare
Use alerts, emergency contacts, and preparedness checklists so you're ready before you sail.
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Destination Risk Intelligence
Country-by-country health, safety, and security briefings with risk levels and quick facts.
Explore DestinationsCruise Ship CDC Scores
Review the latest available CDC inspection score and inspection date for your ship.
Check a ShipNews & Alerts
Active health alerts and travel advisories affecting cruise travelers right now.
View AlertsPrepare & Protect
Skip's practical tips on dining, shore excursions, hygiene, and pre-cruise preparation.
Get PreparedWeekly Intelligence Briefing
Our weekly roundup of cruise health and safety developments, in plain language.
Read the BriefingIs It Safe to Cruise Right Now?
Current cruise health and safety outlook — active alerts, regional risk guides, and what to check before you sail.
Are Cruises Safe Right Now? →Country Intelligence Report
A personalized, in-depth PDF briefing for your specific ship and destination — $29.
Get My Trip BriefingIs It Safe to Cruise?
In-depth safety guides for the world's most popular cruise regions.
Caribbean Cruise Safety
Port safety, health risks & crime
The world's largest cruise market. Know the port-by-port risks, active advisories, and what to check before you sail.
Read Safety GuideAlaska Cruise Safety
Wildlife, weather & remote access
Glaciers and wildlife — but also remote medical access, unpredictable weather, and shore excursion hazards worth knowing.
Read Safety GuideMediterranean Cruise Safety
Multi-country travel advisories
Dozens of countries, varied risk levels, and multiple State Department advisories. Get the full picture before you go.
Read Safety GuideFeatured Destinations
View allCDC Sanitation Scores
Recent inspection scores from the CDC Vessel Sanitation Program.
Skip's Tips
All TipsActive Alerts
Is it safe to cruise right now?Travel That Gives Back
A portion of proceeds supports charities improving health outcomes in the port communities cruise travelers visit.
Meet our partners & sponsorsPersonalized Country Intelligence Report
An in-depth, personalized PDF briefing for your specific ship and destination — health risks, safety guidance, emergency contacts, and a cut-out wallet card. Delivered to your inbox in minutes.
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Why Trust CruiseAware™?
CruiseAware was founded by Skip, a lifelong cruise traveler, and is operated by CruiseAware LLC. Every briefing cites authoritative public sources — CDC, U.S. State Department, WHO — and shows when it was last reviewed. We don't sell cruises; our only product is honest information.