Princess — ship health record
Updated 29 July 2026 · 16 ships tracked
Cancer Immunology Researcher
Princess runs one of the broadest global deployments in cruising, with a large British and North American following and a heavy Med and Baltic summer presence. Its CDC scores are respectable, but the outbreak log tells the franker story: Coral Princess, Sapphire Princess, Ruby Princess and both new Sphere-class ships appear repeatedly across 2024–2026 — more entries than any line except Holland America. Princess passengers skew older, so the practical advice compounds: hand hygiene seriously, and a pre-cruise medication review if you manage chronic conditions.
Sailing healthy with Princess
Princess runs long itineraries for a loyal older audience, and the health pattern follows: fourteen-plus nights, multiple time zones on repositionings, and the outbreak log's repeat entries. Chronic conditions should be stable before a long voyage, medication supplies doubled with the time-zone schedule agreed in advance, and hand hygiene treated as a personal system, not a suggestion. The onboard medical centres are experienced precisely because this demographic keeps them busy.
Fleet inspection record
| Ship | Line | CDC score | Inspected | EU grade | Outbreaks since 2025 | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regal Princess | Princess | 99 | 2025-12-14 | — | 0 | Excellent |
| Coral Princess | Princess | 97 | 2025-07-11 | — | 2 | Needs attention |
| Sky Princess | Princess | 97 | 2025-12-08 | A 2024-10-18 | 0 | Excellent |
| Island Princess | Princess | 96 | 2026-02-09 | — | 0 | Excellent |
| Ruby Princess | Princess | 96 | 2026-03-07 | — | 0 | Excellent |
| Discovery Princess | Princess | 95 | 2025-07-08 | — | 0 | Good |
| Grand Princess | Princess | 95 | 2025-10-01 | — | 0 | Good |
| Royal Princess | Princess | 95 | 2026-01-10 | — | 0 | Good |
| Crown Princess | Princess | 94 | 2025-08-24 | — | 0 | Good |
| Sapphire Princess | Princess | 94 | 2025-11-16 | — | 0 | Good |
| Caribbean Princess | Princess | 93 | 2026-02-09 | A 2024-07-08 | 1 | Good |
| Enchanted Princess | Princess | 93 | 2026-01-06 | — | 0 | Good |
| Majestic Princess | Princess | 93 | 2025-11-25 | A 2025-04-07 | 0 | Good |
| Emerald Princess | Princess | 92 | 2025-12-30 | — | 0 | Good |
| Star Princess | Princess | 91 | 2025-11-10 | — | 1 | Good |
| Sun Princess | Princess | 89 | 2026-02-15 | A 2024-03-14 | 0 | Good |
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Outbreak log, 2024–2026
| Year | Ship | Dates | Agent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Caribbean Princess | Apr 28 – May 11 | Norovirus |
| 2026 | Star Princess | Mar 7 – 14 | Norovirus |
| 2025 | Coral Princess | Feb 21 – Mar 9 | Norovirus |
| 2025 | Coral Princess | Jan 20 – Feb 5 | Norovirus |
| 2024 | Ruby Princess | Dec 2 – 18 | Norovirus |
| 2024 | Coral Princess | Oct 17 – Nov 17 | Norovirus |
| 2024 | Sapphire Princess | Apr 5 – May 7 | Norovirus |
Before you sail with Princess
Two things are worth doing in the fortnight before boarding: check the pre-cruise health guidance — especially if you are pregnant, manage a chronic condition, or the line's terms ask for a fit-to-travel confirmation — and check the live conditions in your ports. Talk to a doctor before you sail →
Frequently asked questions
Which Princess ship has the best health inspection score?
Regal Princess currently holds the fleet's best CDC score in this index: 99/100, inspected 2025-12-14. 4 Princess ships hold a current EU SHIPSAN grade A.
Has Princess had norovirus outbreaks recently?
The CDC log shows 7 gastrointestinal outbreaks on Princess ships in 2024–2026: Caribbean Princess (2026, Norovirus), Star Princess (2026, Norovirus), Coral Princess (2025, Norovirus), Coral Princess (2025, Norovirus), Ruby Princess (2024, Norovirus), Coral Princess (2024, Norovirus), Sapphire Princess (2024, Norovirus). Outbreak counts reflect itinerary length and passenger profile as much as ship standards — see the full log for context.
Do I need medical clearance to sail with Princess?
Like most major lines, Princess requires a doctor's confirmation for defined situations — typically pregnancy (not carried when entering the 24th week by voyage end), oxygen or dialysis use, and recent major surgery or cardiac events; exact rules are in the line's terms. A Mobi Doctor physician can assess you online and provide documentation where clinically appropriate.