All Guests, All Aboard
Updated August 22, 2022 | Effective September 5, 2022
It's now easier for more guests to sail with Royal Caribbean.
Unvaccinated travelers can join us for almost all U.S. and Europe sailings*
Guests who are not vaccinated can sail on any cruise from the U.S. or Europe (*except itineraries that visit Canada, Bermuda or Greece). See more details and browse itineraries.Testing protocols are easier
For U.S. cruises that don’t visit Canada or Bermuda:- Vaccinated guests won’t have to take a pre-cruise test on cruises that are shorter than 10 nights.
- Unvaccinated guests age 5 and up will need to test within 3 days before boarding, regardless of cruise length.
- We will begin accepting results from self-administered home tests. See full testing details.
For Europe cruises that don’t visit Greece:
- Guests who are up to date with their vaccinations won’t have to take a pre-cruise test on cruises that are shorter than 10 nights.
- Unvaccinated guests or guests not up to date with their vaccinations age 12 and up will need to test within 3 days before boarding, regardless of cruise length.
- Children age 11 and under will not need to test.
- We will begin accepting results from self-administered home tests. See full testing details.
Requirements in other regions
To see current protocols by port of departure, visit our Getting Ready to Cruise page.
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Medical Grade Cleaning Standards
Royal Caribbean takes great pride in keeping our ships sparkling clean. Our evolved sanitization protocols use EPA-certified disinfectants and techniques like electrostatic fogging to clean frequently and consistently. Plus we’ve reduced the need to touch surfaces wherever possible. Learn more about our cleaning protocols here.
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100% Fresh, Filtered Air
There's nothing like the fresh air of the open ocean, wherever you are on board. On Royal Caribbean® ships, our HVAC system continuously supplies 100% fresh, filtered air from outdoors to all indoor spaces. You can breathe easy knowing that, thanks to this robust system, the transmission of aerosol particles between spaces (like those from a cough) is extremely low to virtually impossible — as validated in an independent assessment conducted by the University of Nebraska Medical Center and the National Strategic Research Institute on board a Royal Caribbean ship. Learn more about our air and cleaning protocols here.
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Upgraded Medical Facilities & Expert Care
There’s nothing more important than your health and safety. That’s why we’ve made our high-quality onboard medical care stronger than ever, with more doctors and nurses on each ship and state-of-the-art equipment enhancements. And in the event of a suspected case of COVID-19, we’re fully prepared with sound care plans, including rapid testing onboard.
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