BREAKING CRUISE NEWS - I HATE Royal's New Protocols

Editorial Summary

The creator discusses new protocols released by Royal Caribbean for the Freedom of the Seas sailing in July. She notes that these rules differ significantly from the Adventure of the Seas, which is a fully vaccinated cruise. On the Freedom of the Seas, even vaccinated passengers will be required to wear masks indoors in many situations. The creator expresses concern that these policies create a two class system by distinguishing between vaccinated and unvaccinated passengers through the use of wristbands or cabin card punches. This distinction may lead to social stigma or passengers being treated as targets. Additionally, the protocols state that passengers who do not provide proof of vaccination must undergo a test at their own expense, costing 136 dollars. The creator also mentions that unvaccinated passengers may be restricted from certain venues, such as specific evening shows. She concludes that while the cruise line is attempting to follow legal guidelines by not strictly requiring vaccination, the resulting segregation and different protocols for different ships within the same line are problematic and create an uncomfortable environment for travelers.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.