The Cruise Princess

According to the Cruise Lines International Association, here are some great safety, health and environmental facts for you cruise lovers or wanna be’s:

Facts at a Glance  

• The cruise line industry generated $40 billion to the U.S. economy in 2008.
• In 2008, the industry created more than 357,000 jobs in the U.S.
• Each cruise ship has more than 60 safety, environmental and health inspections each year.
• The U.S. Coast Guard inspects all cruise ships in the U.S. to certify compliance with federal and international regulations.
• In 2008, CLIA ships received an average Center for Disease Control sanitation score of just above 97, surpassing the minimum inspection score of 85.
• Cruise line waste management and recycling programs are more stringent than those in most cities and ports.
• Nine out of 10 outbreaks of norovirus take place at land-based locations, such as schools, daycare centers, hospitals and nursing homes.