October 31, 2026 — Ponant’s small expedition ship Le Lyrial scored 83 on a CDC Vessel Sanitation Program inspection. The CDC treats a score of 85 or below as failing.
What happened
- The 264-passenger ship was inspected in New York on October 17, 2026 and cited for 27 deficiencies.
- According to Cruise Fever, the findings were mainly about cleaning supplies, food-contact surfaces, and rat guards that weren’t put on the mooring lines until an hour after the ship arrived.
- The report was posted on the CDC website on October 30. No illnesses were reported.
What it means for airline travelers
- No sailings were affected. A failed score is an inspection result, not a cancellation or outbreak. You can read the full report on the CDC’s Vessel Sanitation Program site.
- No travel-industry or interline rates were mentioned.
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