The report was written on Feb. 21, just days after the Carnival Triumph debacle that left more than 3,100 passengers stranded at sea for several days. The cruise line has had several problems since then, and was most recently compared to a Motel 6.
"The health and well-being of our guests is Carnival Cruise Lines' highest priority, and on the extremely rare occasion when one of our ships has an unsatisfactory score, we initiate immediate and aggressive corrective action," Carnival said. "It is important to understand that failure to pass a USPH [United States Public Health] inspection does not mean that a ship poses a health risk to guests or crew."
Source: Carnival Fascination Failed CDC Inspection, Report Cites 'Roach Nymph,' Other Problems By GENEVIEVE SHAW BROWN
Elsewhere, four to six small flies and a "roach nymph" — an immature form of cockroach — was found around the deck drain below the room service juice dispenser.
Carnival spokesman Vance Gulliksen tells USA TODAY that a Carnival ship failing a CDC inspection is a rare occurrence.
"In the past five years, no Carnival ship has failed a U.S.P.H (U.S. Public Health) inspection and the fleet's average score during that time period is 97. The average over 20 inspections already conducted in 2013 is 97.2," Gulliksen says.
Source: Carnival ship fails health inspection by Fran Golden
The ship had been due to leave the Caribbean island at 5pm on Wednesday after making the trip from Port Canaveral.
Passengers will now fly the two hours back to Florida on both commercial and private charter flights.
Petty Officer Sabrina Laberdesque said the ship has functioning sewage and power systems, adding that officials are working to correct the problems.
She said the Coast Guard is not involved because the ship is moored.
Carnival shares fell 1.3 per cent on Thursday morning to $35.24 after the cruise cancellation was announced.
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