Royal Caribbean sent guests who booked an Alaskan cruise in August a list of health protocols to expect on board their cruises.
As the ships resume operations, Royal Caribbean will send the health logs for booked passengers on these voyages, which are normally expected each month.
The shipping company says these new protocols are especially important for unvaccinated children between the ages of 2 and 11.
This information only applies to departures from Seattle in August 2021.
Vaccine requirements
All guests aged 12 and over must provide proof of vaccination, e.g.
Testing
At the terminal: Unvaccinated guests aged 2 to 11 must take a PCR test for COVID-19 when checking in at the terminal. The registration data for this test will be sent in advance by email.
Before disembarkation: Unvaccinated guests aged 2 to 11 must have an antigen test on board within 24 hours of the end of the voyage. Vaccinated guests who need an antigen or PCR test to enter their country of destination can receive this free of charge on board. The login details will be announced during the cruise.
Face masks
Indoors, CDC guidelines require that all guests ages 2 and up wear masks unless they are actively eating or drinking.
The CDC allows guests to remove their masks at venues and events fully dedicated to vaccinated parties. According to Royal Caribbean, vaccinated guests will find “many of these options”.
Masks are not required in your clients’ cabin when they are with their tour group or outside on the open decks, unless the environment is crowded. Updates are shared when changes are made to the CDC form guidelines.
eat
For the main restaurant, Royal Caribbean has designated areas for everyone, including parents and unvaccinated children, and areas for vaccinated groups only.
My Time Dining is not available to parties with unvaccinated guests.
Some specialty restaurants are open to everyone, others only to vaccinated people.
The tall ship will be open to everyone for breakfast and lunch, and food will be served by crew members.
Royal Caribbean recommends making restaurant reservations prior to your cruise using the Cruise Planner or the Royal Caribbean App on board.
Takeaway cafes will also be available to everyone.
Other places on board the ship
Theaters and venues provide separate seating with options for everyone and vaccinated guests only. Reservations for shows can be made through the Royal Caribbean app.
Spa services, except those offered in treatment rooms, are available to all.
The fitness center has special opening times for everyone and only for vaccinated guests.
The casino is only open to vaccinated guests.
The youth rooms are open to all children and young people.
Shore excursions
Fully vaccinated groups have the option of booking a shore excursion or visiting freely.
Groups planning to go ashore including unvaccinated guests, including parents traveling with unvaccinated children, must book a shore excursion through Royal Caribbean.
Vaccinated parents who want to go ashore free can drop their children off at Adventure Ocean and reserve time for their child on the day they wish to go to port.
Other protocols
Check out the health logs of other previously announced ships:
