NEWS: Royal Caribbean allows unvaccinated back on cruise ships
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Matt from Real Cruise Blog reports that Royal Caribbean is changing its policy to allow unvaccinated passengers on select sailings starting September 5. Previously, only guests under age 12 could cruise without vaccination, but new itineraries departing from Los Angeles, Galveston, New Orleans, and certain European home ports will permit unvaccinated travelers provided they meet specific testing requirements. The creator notes that restrictions remain in place for cruises visiting Grand Cayman, the Bahamas, Alaska, or Canada due to local government mandates. The shift follows the CDC ending its COVID-19 program for U.S. cruise ships, allowing companies to develop independent protocols. The video also details testing mandates for short and long cruises departing from specific ports and compares Royal Caribbean's approach to other lines. Celebrity Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, and Princess Cruises are mentioned as having implemented similar or varying changes regarding vaccination requirements. The creator concludes that this represents a major paradigm shift in cruise industry policy as protocols continue to erode.
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royal caribbean is indeed going to allow some unvaccinated passengers on some sailings going forward
this is a big change because up until now royal crime has only allowed guests under the age of 12 to be unvaccinated
the world is open to you now in the western caribbean namely the cruises going to mexico honduras and belize are all available to you
if you've been sitting on the sidelines of the cruise ship restart this might be your opportunity
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