Royal Caribbean will charge unvaccinated cruise passengers for tests

Editorial Summary

The creator discusses the evolving vaccination protocols for Royal Caribbean as the company prepares to restart cruises in the United States. While the cruise line will not require vaccination for all U.S. sailings, different rules will apply depending on the departure location. Due to state laws in Florida and Texas that prohibit businesses from asking for vaccination status, Royal Caribbean will rely on guests to disclose their vaccination status. Unvaccinated passengers or those who do not disclose their status will likely face extra costs for testing and may be subject to additional protocols such as wearing face masks. The creator notes that specific costs and protocols are still being finalized and are subject to frequent changes. For certain routes, such as cruises from Seattle to Alaska, vaccination remains a requirement for guests sixteen and older. The video concludes with the advice that unvaccinated travelers should wait to book until the company releases its final protocols to avoid uncertainty regarding expenses and onboard requirements.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.