Guidance

For Public Health

At a glance

Explore VSP's public health guidance to protect passenger and crew health. VSP has standards for inspecting cruise ships and for cruise ship construction and design.

Covers of VSP's 2025 standards

Operations

Environmental public health standards are used to inspect cruise ships.

Construction

Consistent construction and design help protect passenger and crew health.

Fees for cruise ship inspections

View current fees for VSP's inspections of cruise ships:

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Cruise ship publications

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Published: May 15, 2024
Updated: July 15, 2025

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