Updated Guidance for Cruises Departing the U.S.
We have recently revised our testing requirement for most U.S. sailings:
- • Fully vaccinated guests will only have to show a test result at boarding if the sailing is 6 nights or longer.
- • Unvaccinated children will still need to show a test result to board all sailings, regardless of length. However, they will not need to test again at the terminal.
- • Vaccinated guests and unvaccinated children now have the same test window and test types: You can show a negative test result from a supervised PCR or antigen test taken within the 3 days before your boarding day. Learn more.
- • This revision does not apply to guests whose itinerary visits Canada or Bermuda. These itineraries have their own testing protocols, based on local regulations, until further notice.
Healthy Sailing at a Glance
Vaccinated guests
All guests age 12 and up are fully vaccinated. Booster doses, though not required, are strongly recommended once you are eligible.
Vaccinated guests
All guests age 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.
Precruise testing
Vaccinated guests will not need to show a test to board shorter itineraries. See full guidance.
Precruise testing
Vaccinated guests will not need to show a test to board shorter itineraries. See full guidance.
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.*
Getting Ready for a Healthy Cruise
Healthy Ships, Happy Guests
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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