28/07/2022
Royal Caribbean has removed the testing requirements on specific sailings for vaccinated guests. This also applies to Celebrity cruises.
Royal Statement from CEO Jason Liberty
"Last week, the CDC ended its COVID-19 Program for Cruise Ships. Based on this change, we are continuing to adapt our protocols to align more closely with how the rest of society and other travel and leisure businesses are operating. This means that we're transitioning to the point where everyone will be able to vacation with us while always working with our destination partners to meet their regulations. Starting August 8, testing will be required for unvaccinated guests on all voyages and for vaccinated guests only on voyages that are six nights or longer."
What You Need to Know
Testing will be required for unvaccinated guests over 2 years of age on all sailings.
For vaccinated guests, testing will be required on sailings that are 6 nights or longer.
Royal will maintain a high percentage of fully vaccinated guests onboard all sailings, far above the general population.
All crew will continue to be fully vaccinated and boosted when eligible.
Current protocols remain in place for any cruises departing before August 8.
As of August 8th, Royal Caribbean removed testing requirements for vaccinated guests on 5 nights or shorter sailings excluding Canada and Alaska.
Cruising has proven to be one of the safest, most controlled environments anywhere, and their mitigation techniques will continue to prioritize this.
Data shows that the cruise industry has led the way in health and safety protocols that mitigate the spread of COVID-19.