Cruise News Today — August 8, 2022: Norwegian Cruise Line (NCLH) Drops Vaccination Mandates Sept. 3
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Doug Parker reports that Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings will drop vaccination mandates for guests starting September 3, 2022. This policy change applies to Norwegian Cruise Line, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, and Oceania Cruises. The company stated that it has updated its protocols to welcome all guests regardless of vaccination status. For guests aged 12 and older, the new requirements mandate either proof of a completed vaccination series or a negative COVID antigen or PCR test taken within three days of embarkation. Children aged 11 and under will continue to sail without any restrictions. The report notes that travelers are responsible for checking local protocols or travel restrictions in destinations such as Canada, Greece, and Bermuda, as requirements may vary. While other cruise lines like Carnival, Royal Caribbean, and Princess allow unvaccinated guests under specific exemption approvals, Norwegian is the first to allow them without such restrictions. Parker suggests that other cruise lines may follow this trend in the future. He advises viewers to verify current protocols and procedures with their specific cruise lines before booking travel.
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effective september 3rd norwegian cruise line holdings is dropping the green flag for unvaccinated guests to sail
this makes ncl the first cruise line to allow unvaccinated guests to cruise without any restrictions
all guests ages 12 years and older must provide proof of one of the following either proof of a completed series of one or two dose vaccination or proof of a negative covet antigen or pcr test taken within three days of embarkation
however it's the responsibility of the family to be aware of any of the local protocols or travel restrictions in place at the destinations they are visiting
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