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Story summary
- Squaremouth Travel Insurance ranked cruise lines by CDC health inspections to identify the cleanest ships.
- Viking Ocean Cruises, Viking Expedition Operations, and Crystal Cruises tied for the top score of 99 out of 100.
- Independent brands tend to score higher than larger conglomerates, and ship age does not affect cleanliness.
- Despite high sanitation, the study finds no link between cleanliness and viral outbreaks, though CDC protocols mitigate risk.
