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Norwegian Gem
Norwegian Gem is a Norwegian Cruise Line 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Norwegian Gem's CDC sanitation score?+
According to CruiseAware’s data, Norwegian Gem 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 Norwegian Gem?+
Norwegian Gem is operated by Norwegian Cruise Line. For the latest itineraries, onboard health policies, and booking information, visit Norwegian Cruise Line’s official website.
Source Citations & Review History
Our medical and travel experts synthesize information from the following authoritative public sources. We do not rely on AI without human verification.
- CDC Vessel Sanitation Program — Inspection Query Tool— CDC
- Norwegian Gem — Norwegian Cruise Line Official Website— Norwegian Cruise Line
Last verified by CruiseAware: July 1, 2026