Royal Caribbean has released updates in regards to testing and vaccine.
Vaccination Requirement
At this time there is no change to the vaccine policy.
Royal Caribbean shared with travel partners that, ”We’re still working with our destinations to welcome all guests on our sailings. At this time, our vaccination requirements remain in place.”
Revised Testing Protocols Starting with August 8, 2022 Departures
The most important part for families with unvaccinated kiddos
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NO MORE DAY OF TESTING AT PORT OR DEPARTURE TESTING.
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CAN SUBMIT ANTIGEN OR PCR
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THE ANTIGEN CAN BE COMPLETED USING A SUPERVISED TEST
If your cruise sets sail August 8 or later, you’ll have the revised test protocol below, as long as your sailing doesn’t stop in Bermuda or Canada.
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Guests 2 to 11 years of age who are not fully vaccinated must bring a negative test result for a COVID-19 antigen or PCR test taken within the 3 days before boarding day, regardless the duration of their cruise. These guests will no longer be required to take a second test at the terminal.
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Fully vaccinated guests must bring a negative test result for a COVID-19 antigen or PCR test taken within the 3 days before boarding day on sailings that are 6 nights or longer only. Testing is not required for fully vaccinated guests on shorter itineraries
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Required testing for all guests, regardless of vaccination status, must be completed using a PCR or antigen test that is supervised by a healthcare professional or a home test kit that is conducted under live video supervision.
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Guests under 2 years of age do not need to complete a pre-cruise test.
Tests must be arranged on your own and are at your own expense.
