Royal Caribbean Cruises Health & Safety Protocols
Exposure to pathogens (such as the virus that causes COVID-19) is an inherent risk in places where people gather and may result in severe illness or death. Exposure may occur at any point during your voyage, onboard or ashore. Remaining onboard at all times during your voyage will not prevent exposure because pathogens may be brought onboard by others, including passengers who choose to participate in shore excursions or activities ashore in the various ports of calls or private destinations. The health and safety measures mitigate the risk of exposure but cannot eliminate it entirely. Before booking or sailing on a cruise, all guests should consider their individual risk level for severe illness resulting from pathogen exposure and make an informed travel decision on that basis. Royal recommends guests with a higher risk of severe illness consult with their doctor prior to booking or sailing with Royal.
Boarding Requirements
Royal Caribbean is currently laser-focused on additional safety enhancements for a return to service. To develop future boarding screening process and updated health protocols, Royal Caribbean is collaborating with government health authorities, the Cruise Lines International Association, and a private team of medical experts. These are not yet finalized, but when they are, they will be published here.
- Pre-cruise testing is no longer required to sail on any of the sailings.
- All guests must ensure that they are medically and physically fit for travel. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) provide guidelines as to which vaccinations are required in each country. In many cases inoculations are recommended, but in some circumstances, they are required by the country from which your cruise departs or countries Royal visits. Royal recommends that you check with your health care professional or a Travel Medicine Specialist certified by the WHO for guidance.
- COVID-19 Vaccination is no longer required to sail, though Royal recommends guests be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. While vaccination is not required, Royal kindly asks that you disclose your status during check-in.
