Publications and References

Fact Sheets and FAQs

• CDC and Cruise Ship Sanitation: Protecting the Public’s Health [PDF – 1 MB]
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Keeping Your Hands Clean on a Cruise
• Tips for Healthy Cruising

Infographics

• Acute Gastroenteritis Illness Infographic
• Inspection Infographic
• Illness Prevention Infographic

Vessel Sanitation Program Manuals

VSP Operations Manual

• 2018 Version (highlighted) [PDF – 5 MB]
• 2011 Version [PDF – 4.88 MB]
  • Clarifications to the VSP 2011 Operations Manual [PDF – 521 KB]
• 2005 Version [PDF – 1.64 MB]
  • Clarifications to the VSP Operations Manual 2005 [PDF – 199 KB]
• 2000 Version [PDF – 2.36 MB]

VSP Construction Guidelines

• 2018 Version (highlighted) [PDF – 4 MB]
• 2011 Version [PDF – 2.9 MB]
  • Clarifications to the VSP 2011 Construction Guidelines [PDF – 162 KB]
• 2005 Version [PDF – 942 KB]
• 2001 Version [PDF – 684 KB]
• 1997 Version [PDF – 84 KB]

Fees for Sanitation Inspections of Cruise Ships

• FY 2023
• FY 2020
• FY 2019
• FY 2018
• FY 2017

• FY 2016
• FY 2015
• FY 2014
• FY 2013
• FY 2012