Dirtiest cruise ships investigation finds beer tap sludge and maggot infestations on board - The Hanseatic Inspiration scored just 62 out of 100 – anything below 86 is considered unsatisfactory

The CDC’s report listed health code violations, such as a grime-covered beer tap, both living and dead insects swarming the pool bar and a decaying bird covered in maggots near the grill outside. Meanwhile, food items that required refrigeration were not stored at low enough temperatures.

A CDC report exposed severe hygiene issues on cruise ships, including sludge and maggots, urging travellers to check health records before booking.

Discover which cruise ships earned top marks and which ones fell short in the latest CDC sanitation inspections.

October, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) released its annual list of the 10 dirtiest cruise ships. Sign up for the Come Cruise With Me newsletter to save money on your next (or your first) cruise.

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