Royal Caribbean International

Explorer of the Seas

Explorer of the Seas is a Royal Caribbean International vessel with a very good CDC VSP sanitation score of 91. Its most recent routine inspection (Feb 2026) found 6 minor deficiencies — well above the program’s 86-point passing threshold.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Explorer of the Seas's CDC sanitation score?+

According to CruiseAware’s data, Explorer of the Seas most recently scored 91 (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 Explorer of the Seas?+

Explorer of the Seas is operated by Royal Caribbean International. For the latest itineraries, onboard health policies, and booking information, visit Royal Caribbean International’s official website.

Source Citations & Review History

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Last verified by CruiseAware: July 1, 2026