Royal Caribbean — ship health record
Updated 29 July 2026 · 28 ships tracked
Cancer Immunology Researcher
Royal Caribbean operates the largest cruise ships ever built, and its European summer season brings Icon-class and Oasis-class giants to Barcelona, Rome and the Greek islands. The line's CDC record is strong at fleet scale — multiple ships hold 99s and 100s — with the occasional outbreak inevitable across so many sailings; Radiance of the Seas' repeat 2024–25 episodes show how the same ship can recur. Ship size cuts both ways for health: world-class medical centres aboard, but 7,000 people sharing buffets.
Sailing healthy with Royal Caribbean
The biggest ships afloat create their own health geography: bow to stern can be a 400-metre walk repeated twenty times a day, pool decks concentrate serious sun, and the activity roster — surf simulators, water slides, sports courts — produces the sprains and scrapes the medical centre sees daily. Wear real shoes, treat the Windjammer wash stations as mandatory, and if mobility is limited, plan cabin position early: on Icon-class distances, it matters more than the view.
Fleet inspection record
| Ship | Line | CDC score | Inspected | EU grade | Outbreaks since 2025 | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enchantment of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | 100 | 2026-01-26 | — | 0 | Excellent |
| Grandeur of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | 100 | 2026-01-24 | — | 0 | Excellent |
| Icon of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | 100 | 2025-06-04 | — | 0 | Excellent |
| Ovation of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | 100 | 2025-07-01 | — | 0 | Excellent |
| Vision of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | 100 | 2026-03-08 | — | 0 | Excellent |
| Anthem of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | 99 | 2025-05-16 | — | 0 | Excellent |
| Independence of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | 99 | 2025-10-30 | — | 0 | Excellent |
| Jewel of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | 99 | 2026-01-17 | — | 0 | Excellent |
| Mariner of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | 99 | 2026-01-19 | — | 0 | Excellent |
| Odyssey of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | 99 | 2025-11-18 | A 2025-09-15 | 0 | Excellent |
| Rhapsody of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | 99 | 2025-03-30 | — | 0 | Excellent |
| Voyager of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | 99 | 2025-04-19 | — | 0 | Excellent |
| Wonder of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | 99 | 2026-02-13 | — | 0 | Excellent |
| Adventure of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | 98 | 2026-01-31 | — | 0 | Excellent |
| Quantum of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | 98 | 2025-05-19 | — | 0 | Excellent |
| Symphony of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | 98 | 2026-02-19 | — | 0 | Excellent |
| Allure of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | 97 | 2025-11-08 | — | 0 | Excellent |
| Liberty of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | 97 | 2025-12-12 | — | 0 | Excellent |
| Radiance of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | 97 | 2026-03-23 | — | 1 | Good |
| Utopia of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | 97 | 2026-01-30 | — | 0 | Excellent |
| Brilliance of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | 96 | 2025-11-23 | A 2025-06-02 | 0 | Excellent |
| Harmony of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | 96 | 2025-10-26 | — | 0 | Excellent |
| Serenade of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | 96 | 2025-06-25 | — | 1 | Good |
| Star of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | 96 | 2025-11-16 | — | 0 | Excellent |
| Navigator of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | 95 | 2025-06-30 | — | 1 | Good |
| Oasis of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | 95 | 2025-10-05 | A 2024-09-23 | 0 | Good |
| Freedom of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | 94 | 2026-02-12 | — | 0 | Good |
| Explorer of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | 92 | 2025-11-15 | — | 0 | Good |
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Outbreak log, 2024–2026
| Year | Ship | Dates | Agent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Serenade of the Seas | Sep 19 – Oct 2 | Norovirus |
| 2025 | Navigator of the Seas | Jul 4 – 11 | Norovirus |
| 2025 | Radiance of the Seas | Feb 1 – 8 | Norovirus |
| 2024 | Radiance of the Seas | Sep 20 – 27 | Salmonella |
| 2024 | Allure of the Seas | May 20 – 24 | Unknown |
| 2024 | Radiance of the Seas | Apr 8 – 22 | Norovirus |
Before you sail with Royal Caribbean
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 Royal Caribbean ship has the best health inspection score?
Enchantment of the Seas currently holds the fleet's best CDC score in this index: 100/100, inspected 2026-01-26. 3 Royal Caribbean ships hold a current EU SHIPSAN grade A.
Has Royal Caribbean had norovirus outbreaks recently?
The CDC log shows 6 gastrointestinal outbreaks on Royal Caribbean ships in 2024–2026: Serenade of the Seas (2025, Norovirus), Navigator of the Seas (2025, Norovirus), Radiance of the Seas (2025, Norovirus), Radiance of the Seas (2024, Salmonella), Allure of the Seas (2024, Unknown), Radiance of the Seas (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 Royal Caribbean?
Like most major lines, Royal Caribbean 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.