Carnival has a notably worse safety record than other cruise companies. While there
is no public database of major cruise accidents such as the Costa Concordia disaster, the
Center for Disease Control does track all major viral outbreaks on cruise lines. In the
2009-2011 period, Carnival-owned companies accounted for 56% of all viral outbreaks,
compared to a 48% average market share (p=.11).i Additionally, Princess Cruises had 10
outbreaks, or 20% of total outbreaks, despite only having a 6% market share (p=.001).
The company is also thought to have a worse safety record for persons lost at sea,
especially in the Carnival brand: of the 179 disappearances since 2000, Carnival Cruise
Line alone accounts for nearly 30% of them