Princess — ship health record
Updated 10 September 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 | — | 1 | Good |
| 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 | A 2026-07-31 | 0 | Good |
| Caribbean Princess | Princess | 93 | 2026-02-09 | A 2024-07-08 | 1 | Good |
| Enchanted Princess | Princess | 93 | 2026-01-06 | A 2023-06-27 | 0 | Good |
| Majestic Princess | Princess | 93 | 2025-11-25 | A 2026-07-01 | 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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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. 6 Princess ships hold a current EU SHIPSAN grade A.
Has Princess had norovirus outbreaks recently?
No Princess ships appear in the CDC's 2024–2026 gastrointestinal outbreak log. Note the log covers ships under CDC jurisdiction; European-waters outbreaks are handled by national port health authorities.
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.