CRUISE NEWS - MORE UNVACCINATED CRUISERS ALLOWED TO CRUISE UNDER NEW RULES

Editorial Summary

Host Tony reports from Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, regarding a significant change in CDC guidelines for the cruise industry. The creator explains that the CDC sets the protocols which cruise lines voluntarily follow in a partnership involving daily reporting of COVID-19 cases. Previously, a ship was considered highly vaccinated if 95 percent of passengers and crew were vaccinated. Under the new rules, the passenger vaccination threshold for this designation has dropped to 90 percent, while the crew requirement remains at 95 percent. The creator notes that this change effectively doubles the number of unvaccinated passengers allowed on a ship under the highly vaccinated status. He connects this to recent reports from Royal Caribbean regarding ships sailing at high capacities, noting that the five percent margin becomes more significant as ships fill up. Tony addresses viewer questions about his personal stance on unvaccinated passengers, stating he does not mind their presence. He concludes that cruise lines prioritize vaccination mandates to mitigate the risk of severe illness requiring medical attention and to ensure they can meet the vaccine requirements of various ports of call.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.