CRUISE NEWS UPDATES - CRUISE VACCINE MANDATE EXTENDED, MIXED VACCINE UPDATE, FAMILY MISSED CRUISE

Editorial Summary

The host provides several updates regarding cruise industry policies and travel disruptions related to COVID-19 protocols. One major update concerns Royal Caribbean, which has adjusted its vaccine policy to allow for mixed vaccines following updated CDC guidance. However, the host notes that the policy still excludes combinations involving the AstraZeneca vaccine with Pfizer or Moderna. The report also details a situation involving a family from Utah who was denied boarding on a Carnival cruise. The family reportedly failed to follow specific testing requirements for an unvaccinated minor, which necessitated a PCR test rather than the rapid antigen test they provided. Additionally, the host discusses delays in the Australian cruise restart, noting that P&O Australia and Princess Cruises have pushed their operations into 2022 due to local lockdown measures. Finally, the video reports that Crystal Cruises is extending its vaccine mandate through 2022 for both its river and ocean cruise lines. The host concludes by suggesting that these mandates from smaller luxury lines may eventually signal similar trends for larger cruise corporations.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.