Sourced from the CDC, WHO & U.S. State Department, as well as other trusted sources

Expert Reviewed & Continuously Updated

Travel Safe. Travel Smart.

Trusted Cruise Destination Intelligence

Health • Safety • Security • Preparedness

Everything you need to know before your cruise.

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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.

Cruise Intelligence, Organized

Destination Risk Intelligence

Country-by-country health, safety, and security briefings with risk levels and quick facts.

Explore Destinations

Cruise Ship CDC Scores

Review the latest available CDC inspection score and inspection date for your ship.

Check a Ship

News & Alerts

Active health alerts and travel advisories affecting cruise travelers right now.

View Alerts

Prepare & Protect

Skip's practical tips on dining, shore excursions, hygiene, and pre-cruise preparation.

Get Prepared

Weekly Intelligence Briefing

Our weekly roundup of cruise health and safety developments, in plain language.

Read the Briefing

Country Intelligence Report

A personalized, in-depth PDF briefing for your specific ship and destination — $29.

Get My Trip Briefing

Featured Destinations

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CDC Sanitation Scores

Recent inspection scores from the CDC Vessel Sanitation Program.

Skip's Tips

All Tips

Active Alerts

Is it safe to cruise right now?

All Alerts

Travel That Gives Back

A portion of proceeds supports charities improving health outcomes in the port communities cruise travelers visit.

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Personalized 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.

One destination, one ship — $29. See what's included & preview a sample

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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.

About Us

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CruiseAware?+

CruiseAware is a health and safety intelligence service for cruise travelers, operated by CruiseAware LLC. We bring together destination health risks, CDC ship sanitation scores, active travel alerts, and practical preparation tips in one place — so you know before you go.

Where does CruiseAware's information come from?+

Our briefings are built from authoritative public sources such as the CDC, the U.S. State Department, and the World Health Organization. Every destination profile, alert, and ship briefing cites its sources, and we display 'Last reviewed' dates so you know how current the information is.

Is CruiseAware free to use?+

Yes. Destination profiles, ship sanitation scores, health alerts, weekly intelligence briefings, and Skip's Tips are all free. We also offer an optional paid Country Intelligence Report — a personalized, in-depth PDF briefing for your specific ship and destination.

What is a CDC ship sanitation score?+

The CDC's Vessel Sanitation Program (VSP) inspects cruise ships that visit U.S. ports and scores them from 0 to 100 on food safety, water systems, and cleanliness. A score of 86 or higher is passing. CruiseAware shows these scores and clearly labels whether data is live from the CDC or curated sample data.

Does CruiseAware sell cruises?+

No. We are not a travel agency and we don't sell cruises. Our only product is trustworthy information — we operate like a family doctor giving you an honest briefing before a major international trip.

How can I prepare for health risks on a cruise?+

Start by checking your destination's risk profile and your ship's sanitation score here on CruiseAware. Then review Skip's Tips for practical advice on dining, shore excursions, and hygiene, and check our Weekly Intelligence briefings for alerts before you sail.