Cruise Ships Opted In

Reflects the number of cruise ships participating in CDC's COVID-19 Program for Cruise Ships.

Vaccination Standard of Excellence Ships

Reflects the number of cruise ships sailing with 95% travelers who are up to date on their COVID-19 vaccines.*

Cruise Ships Opted Out

Reflects the number of cruise ships not participating in CDC's COVID-19 Program for Cruise Ships.

Highly Vaccinated Ships

Reflects the number of cruise ships sailing in U.S. waters with 95% travelers who are fully vaccinated

Green

Yellow

Orange

Red

Gray

* Vaccination Standard of Excellence: The cruise line has committed to operate the ship with 95% passengers (including children) and 95% crew up to date with COVID-19 vaccines (i.e., fully vaccinated and received a booster dose, if eligible).

‡ The cruise line intends to operate the ship with a Vaccination Status of Excellence classification. The information will be updated once the cruise line notifies CDC that the ship has met this standard. Please check with the cruise line for more information about their vaccination policies.

Legend: Green: no reported cases of COVID-19 or COVID-like illness (CLI); Yellow: reported cases of COVID-19 are below the threshold for CDC investigation; Orange: reported cases of COVID-19 have met the threshold for CDC investigation; Red: reported cases of COVID-19 are at or above the threshold for CDC investigation; additional public health measures are in place; Gray: opted out of CDC's COVID-19 Program for cruise ships. CDC has not reviewed or confirmed the cruise ship's health and safety protocols.

Data source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, COVID-19 Program for Cruise Ships Operating in U.S. Waters

For more information: https://www.cdc.gov/quarantine/cruise/cruise-ship-color-status.html