Vessel Sanitation Program
Prevent gastrointestinal (GI) illnesses on cruise ships.
The CDC Vessel Sanitation Program (VSP) helps the cruise ship industry prevent and control the introduction, transmission, and spread of GI illnesses on cruise ships.
Learn more about VSP, including inspections, GI illness surveillance, and outbreak investigations.
Cruise Ship Travelers
Take steps to prevent getting sick on your cruise.
Cruise Ship Industry
Learn how to keep guests and crew safe from gastrointestinal illness on cruises.
Public Health Professionals
Explore our resources for investigating and responding to outbreaks on cruise ships.
What's New
VSP is part of the National Center for Environmental Health’s Division of Environmental Health Science and Practice.