US Entry Testing No Longer Required for International Air Travellers
As of 12:01 AM ET on Sunday, 12 June 2022, US CDC will no longer require air passengers travelling from a foreign country to the United States to show a negative COVID-19 viral test or documentation of recovery from COVID-19 before they board their flight. This change does not impact Royal Caribbean cruise testing requirements, which remain in place. To learn more, visit our Testing Requirements FAQ.Healthy Sailing at a Glance
Vaccinated guests
All guests aged 12 and up are fully vaccinated. Booster doses, though not required, are strongly recommended once you are eligible.
Vaccinated guests
All guests aged 12 and up are fully vaccinated. Booster doses, though not required, are strongly recommended once you are eligible.
Vaccinated crew
All crew onboard our ships and at our private destinations are fully vaccinated, and boosted once eligible.
Vaccinated crew
All crew onboard our ships and at our private destinations are fully vaccinated, and boosted once eligible.
Testing for all
All guests aged 2 and up take a COVID-19 test before sailing. All crew are tested regularly according to CDC guidelines.
Testing for all
All guests aged 2 and up take a COVID-19 test before sailing. All crew are tested regularly according to CDC guidelines.
Mask Guidance
Masks are optional for vaccinated guests and recommended for unvaccinated children. See full guidance.
Mask Guidance
Masks are optional for vaccinated guests and recommended for unvaccinated children. See full guidance.
Flexibility when you need it
Get a 100% refund if anyone in your travel party tests positive for COVID-19 within 10 days of your cruise.*
Flexibility when you need it
Get a 100% refund if anyone in your travel party tests positive for COVID-19 within 10 days of your cruise.*
Assistance when you need it
We'll take care of any costs related to your medical care onboard, and assist you with travel home.^
Assistance when you need it
We'll take care of any costs related to your medical care onboard, and assist you with travel home.^
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Medical Grade Cleaning Standards
Royal Caribbean takes great pride in keeping our ships sparkling clean. Our evolved sanitisation 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. Find out 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 Centre and the National Strategic Research Institute on board a Royal Caribbean ship. Find out 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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^Last modified 17 May 2022. Subject to change. Please note that homeports may have different local isolation requirements and restrictions. Additional terms and conditions may apply. See our COVID-19 Refund and Cancellations Policy for details. 'Travelling Party' means (1) your family members living with you in the same household and (2) travelling companions assigned to your stateroom on the ship. Our CareTeam will assist with daily well-being check-ins.
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