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Disney

Mold-Safe345Chemical-Safe381% positive

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41 member recommendations

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Wish
8 mentions
100% positiveMold-Safe8
- “We just went on Disney Wish in May and no issues with it on the 10th floor centrally located.”Sailed May
- “I have done wish and destiny with no issues”
Treasure
7 mentions
100% positiveMold-Safe7
- “Disney. The new ships. Destiny and treasure”Shared Aug 2026
- “Disney Destiny, and Disney treasure were fine for me.”Shared Jul 2026
Destiny
6 mentions
100% positiveMold-Safe6
- “We have been good on the Disney treasure.destiny, and wish”Shared Jul 2026
Fantasy
3 mentions
100% positiveMold-Safe2
- “I've done Fantasy a couple times with no problems. It's always a verandah so lots of fresh air.”
- “We sailed the fantasy before and I was ok. Fantasy only concern was in the shower but it didn't bother me I was on binders for the trip”
Dream
2 mentions
100% positiveMold-Safe2
- “We did ok on Freedom of the Sea and Disney Dream.”Shared Jul 2026
Disney
6 mentions
71% positiveMold-Safe5Chemical-Safe2
- “Celebrity and Disney are my top favorites.”Shared Aug 2026
- “I did well on Disney. There were a few spots that I felt the mold but overall it was fine.”Shared Aug 2024
Pool deck
Wonder
9 mentions
40% positiveMold-Safe45

Royal Caribbean

Mold-Safe2311Chemical-Safe2168% positive36 member recommendations13 shipsView shipsHide ships Royal Caribbean logo

Star of the Seas
6 mentions
100% positiveMold-Safe5
- “I just did a cruise in the Caribbean and did great (star of the seas)”Sailed recently

Princess

Mold-Safe5100% positive5 member recommendations3 shipsView shipsHide ships Princess logo

Princess
2 mentions
100% positiveMold-Safe2
- “We went on a cruise with Princess and our rooms were fine.”
- “Here are the successful cruise reports: Princess Alaskan Cruise”
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Regent Seven Seas

Mold-Safe2Chemical-Safe1100% positive2 member recommendations1 shipView shipsHide ships Regent Seven Seas logo

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Regent Seven Seas
2 mentions
100% positiveMold-Safe2

Virgin Voyages

Mold-Safe2100% positive2 member recommendations1 shipView shipsHide ships

Virgin Voyages
2 mentions
100% positiveMold-Safe2

Holland America

Mold-Safe2100% positive2 member recommendations1 shipView shipsHide ships Holland America logo

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Holland America
2 mentions
100% positiveMold-Safe2

Aventura

Mold-Safe1Chemical-Safe1100% positive1 member recommendation1 shipView shipsHide ships

Aventura
1 mention
100% positiveMold-Safe1Chemical-Safe1
- “Aventura yacht sold by IWorld (mostly as a charter) from Dubrovnik to Split Croatia was fantastic! NO mold!”

MSC

Mold-Safe1100% positive1 member recommendation1 shipView shipsHide ships MSC logo

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Seaside
1 mention
100% positiveMold-Safe1
- “We recently did MSC Seaside, which is a little older (maybe 10 years old?) and had a balcony cabin and didn't have any problems.”Sailed recently

Explora

Mold-Safe1100% positive1 member recommendation1 shipView shipsHide ships

I
1 mention
100% positiveMold-Safe1
- “A friend of mine only does Explora cruises. She says they are the cleanest ones she's been on.”Shared Aug 2026

Viking

Mold-Safe41Chemical-Safe286% positive5 member recommendations2 shipsView shipsHide ships Viking logo

Vesta
1 mention
100% positiveMold-Safe1

Celebrity

Mold-Safe5271% positive7 member recommendations3 shipsView shipsHide ships

Ascent
1 mention
100% positiveMold-Safe1
- “The Celebrity Ascent was the cruise ship we were on for 11 days. Zero reacting!”Shared Oct 2025

Carnival

Mold-Safe45Chemical-Safe1145% positive9 member recommendations4 shipsView shipsHide ships Carnival logo

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Breeze
1 mention
100% positiveMold-Safe1

Norwegian

Mold-Safe3Chemical-Safe443% positive5 member recommendations3 shipsView shipsHide ships

Prima
1 mention
100% positiveMold-Safe1
- “I did the NCL Prima and felt great, just got off the NCL Bliss and did well also.”

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“Destiny was fine for me (9604) but Im never doing Wonder again”Shared Jul 2026

“I've done great on the Wonder and Dream as well”

Chemical-Safe1

“We just got off Wonder and did well.”Shared Jul 2026
“Im never doing Wonder again”Shared Jul 2026

“I've cruised Utopia of the Seas and Star of the Seas recently and did well on both regarding mold. They had plenty of great options and were very accommodating.”

Sailed recently

Wonder of the Seas

Wonder of the Seas

Wonder of the Seas

Wonder of the Seas

Wonder of the Seas

100% positiveMold-Safe3

“Also a new cruise ship Wonder of the seas that sails from port Canaveral Orlando was an amazing feel, great service, all very clean.”Shared Dec 2025
“Here are the successful cruise reports: Wonder of the Seas Orlando”

Ovation of the Seas

Ovation of the Seas

Ovation of the Seas

Ovation of the Seas

Ovation of the Seas

100% positiveMold-Safe2

“We were Ovation of the seas with a balcony room. No problems. I did need to open the door and air out the room every day though.”Shared Aug 2024
“Here are the successful cruise reports: Royal Caribbean Ovation of the Seas”

Freedom of the Seas

Freedom of the Seas

Freedom of the Seas

Freedom of the Seas

Freedom of the Seas

100% positiveMold-Safe2

“We were on floor 8 with balcony rooms. I wouldn't have felt good a day into it if I was in exposure. It was 7 days and I did really well. I was shocked actually.”Shared Jul 2026
“We did ok on Freedom of the Sea and Disney Dream.”Shared Jul 2026

Symphony of the Seas — Pool deck

Symphony of the Seas — Pool deck

Symphony of the Seas — Pool deck

Symphony of the Seas — Pool deck

Symphony of the Seas

100% positiveMold-Safe1

“Here are the successful cruise reports: Symphony of the Seas”

Odyssey of the Seas

Odyssey of the Seas

Odyssey of the Seas

Odyssey of the Seas

Odyssey of the Seas

100% positiveMold-Safe1

“2021 built ship on Royal Caribbean (Odyssey). There is so much fresh air, the ship was so clean, and I felt great.”

Utopia of the Seas

Utopia of the Seas

Utopia of the Seas

Utopia of the Seas

Utopia of the Seas

83% positiveMold-Safe51

“I've also sailed Utopia of the seas twice and did well. Those were shorter though.”Shared Jul 2026
“I've cruised Utopia of the Seas and Star of the Seas recently and did well on both regarding mold. They had plenty of great options and were very accommodating.”Sailed recently

Royal Caribbean

63% positiveMold-Safe43Chemical-Safe1

“We've done fine on Disney and royal caribbeans newer ships- we always get balconies.”Shared Aug 2024
“We took a cruise with Royal Caribbean 2018. I was glad to see that they change air filters at each guest room turnover”Sailed 2018

Explorer of the Seas — Pool deck

Explorer of the Seas — Pool deck

Explorer of the Seas — On deck

Explorer of the Seas — On deck

Explorer of the Seas

50% positiveMold-Safe1Chemical-Safe1

“I went on RC last year with a balcony room in an old ship (Explorer). A/c was a bit moldy, but that was the healthiest I've felt in years.”Sailed last year

Radiance of the Seas — On deck

Radiance of the Seas

Radiance of the Seas

Radiance of the Seas

Radiance of the Seas

0% positiveMold-Safe3

“Avoid Radiance of the Seas by Royal Carribean. Many if the cabins and spaces need a complete overall.”
“Avoid Radiance of the Seas from Royal Caribbean.”

Adventure of the Seas — Pool deck

Adventure of the Seas — On deck

Adventure of the Seas — On deck

Adventure of the Seas — On deck

Adventure of the Seas

0% positiveMold-Safe1Chemical-Safe1

“We did royal caribbean adventure of the seas. The bathroom in our room had some water damage in the storage spaces behind the mirror.”

Vision of the Seas — On deck

Vision of the Seas

Vision of the Seas

Vision of the Seas

Vision of the Seas

0% positiveMold-Safe1

“Royal Caribbean Vision not fine at all.”Shared Aug 2024

Independence of the Seas — Pool deck

Independence of the Seas

Independence of the Seas

Independence of the Seas

Independence of the Seas

0% positiveMold-Safe1

“My room was so moldy, just got off and have been feeling light headed.”Shared Aug 2024

Sun Princess

100% positiveMold-Safe2

“Yes to the Sun Princess! I was on it in February and felt amazing the entire trip”Sailed February
“I did really well on Sun Princess, felt great!”

Enchanted Princess — On deck

Enchanted Princess — On deck

Enchanted Princess

Enchanted Princess

100% positiveMold-Safe1

“I did Enchanted Princess in 2024 and was fine. I was so worried because I joined a facebook group for that specific boat prior to the cruise and when they were in the Caribbean there were reports of condensation literally all over the walls.”

Chemical-Safe1

“Regent Seven seas was the best. Pure perfection. 2 different ships.”
“I've done really well on cruise ships and I am among the most sensitive people on the planet - I have done Regent, Royal Caribbean and Viking ships.”Shared Jan 2026

“Virgin Voyages is awesome for both, especially food. Perfect food for the allergy sensitive.”Shared Aug 2026
“Virgin Voyages and Disney Cruise Lines newest ship the Wish have been good for me.”Shared Aug 2024

“We cruised on Holland America lines this summer and I didn't have any issues. I made sure to get a room that had a balcony so I can get some fresh air if needed.”Sailed summer 2024
“I've been in Viking & Holland America multiple times with no problems, felt great on both!”

Chemical-Safe1

“The ship was the Vesta and I believe it was built in 2025. There was no mold or fragrances plus more food than expected for a restricted diet.”

Viking

80% positiveMold-Safe31Chemical-Safe1

“I went on one in Greece, and it was moldy in our room and some other places on the ship.”
“Viking was fine but inquire about a newer ship.”

Summit

100% positiveMold-Safe1

“Here are the successful cruise reports: Celebrity Summit”

Celebrity

60% positiveMold-Safe32

“Celebrity and Disney are my top favorites.”Shared Aug 2026
“Celebrity was great for me.”Shared Aug 2024

“Was on Carnival Breeze, which is an older ship, last month and room was very clean. I was worried but didn't have any issues.”Sailed May 2026

Horizon

50% positiveMold-Safe21Chemical-Safe1

“I was just on carnival horizon with no issues!”
“Here are the successful cruise reports: Cruises Carnival Horizon”

Carnival

50% positiveMold-Safe12Chemical-Safe1

“I went on Carnival and had a terrible reaction to a moldy cabin. I ended up sleeping with a mask on and cranking the ac up to very cold.”
“Yes I did a carnival cruise and I was fine! I travel with an air purifier. But I didn't see or smell mold anywhere on the ship.”

Spirit

0% positiveMold-Safe2

“Carnival Spirit is full of mold. It is the only cruise ship I have ever had problems on.”
“the carnival spirit is a VERY moldy ship and it's the only cruise I have ever had issues on. We had to constantly keep our balcony open to air out the room.”

Bliss

50% positiveMold-Safe2Chemical-Safe2

“just got off the NCL Bliss and did well also. Thermal spa on the Bliss was near the aft and smelled like engine fumes.”
“just got off the NCL Bliss and did well also. I always get a balcony and leave the slider opened as much as possible. I also bring a compact air purifier. I felt fantastic both trips. Even in Iceland. Thermal spa on the Bliss was near the aft and smelled like engine fumes.”

Jade

0% positiveChemical-Safe2

“The ship was great but our room wasn't. We had no balcony and we were by the laundry so our room was very fragranced.”
“We were on the Norwegian Jade. The ship was great but our room wasn't. We had no balcony and we were by the laundry so our room was very fragranced.”