Costa Cruises

Costa Pacifica

Costa Pacifica is a Costa Cruises vessel with a very good CDC VSP sanitation score of 90. Its most recent routine inspection (Oct 2025) found 5 minor deficiencies — well above the program’s 86-point passing threshold.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Costa Pacifica's CDC sanitation score?+

According to CruiseAware’s data, Costa Pacifica most recently scored 90 (Very Good) on the CDC Vessel Sanitation Program inspection. The CDC inspects ships on all food safety, water quality, hygiene, and pest control systems. For the official, authoritative record, check the CDC’s Inspection Query Tool directly.

What does the CDC VSP score mean for passengers?+

The CDC’s Vessel Sanitation Program (VSP) inspects cruise ships calling at U.S. ports and scores them 0–100 on food safety, potable water, hygiene, and pest management. A score of 86 or higher is considered passing. Most major ships score in the 90s. A score in the high 90s or 100 means inspectors found very few or no deficiencies during their visit.

Which cruise line operates Costa Pacifica?+

Costa Pacifica is operated by Costa Cruises. For the latest itineraries, onboard health policies, and booking information, visit Costa Cruises’s official website.

Source Citations & Review History

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Last verified by CruiseAware: July 1, 2026