USEFUL INFORMATION FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS
A FEW TIPS THAT WILL HELP YOU ALWAYS FEEL COMFORTABLE ON BOARD THE LINER.
BEFORE YOUR TRAVEL
Going on an international sea cruise, we advise you to make sure you have not forgotten:
a foreign passport, in which the necessary visas must be affixed;
cruise documents; medical insurance policy;
related documents.
WHILE BOARDING THE LINER
We recommend that you arrive at the seaport 4 hours before the departure of the liner.
ATTENTION! THE LINER DOES NOT WAIT FOR LATEURS! The rest of the tourists bear full material and moral responsibility for the consequences arising from their delay to the departure of the vessel.
Please note that baggage is checked in at the port and delivered to the cabin (the recommended tip for baggage delivery is approximately $ 2 per item, payable upon drop-off).
During customs and border formalities, you hand over your passport to the emigration service of the liner (for the duration of the cruise), go on board the liner, are accommodated in the cabin, the number and category of the cabin are indicated in the cruise documents.
Each cabin contains information about the location of services, a plan-map of the liner, a telephone directory of various ship services. Each cabin is equipped with air conditioning, telephone, TV, safe, 110 volt and 220 volt sockets. Some cabins have a hairdryer. Each cabin has a bathroom with a shower, while the suites have a bath.
If you are hungry, there is a buffet cafe on the upper deck, the opening hours are indicated in the ship's newspaper CruiseCompass.
There is always a “drill” before the liner departs, you must take a life jacket and take part in the exercise.
ABOUT THE TIME OF THE CRUISE
The CruiseCompass day program is delivered daily to the cabin with a detailed indication of the place, time and content of the activities on board, the start time of the excursion program, air temperature, as well as general information about the port of call, recommendations for choosing clothes, etc.
We urge you to keep your luggage safe. It is recommended to keep valuables and money in safes.
On board our ships there are: swimming pools, which are located on the upper deck, you can also use a jacuzzi, a solarium, a beauty salon and massage room, a hairdresser, a library, a slot machine room, a casino, several bars, a disco, duty free shops, cinema, children's entertainment center and much, much more.
YOUR WARDROBE
Ladies are advised to take evening, cocktail dresses, men - a suit and tie. During the cruise, solemn receptions will be arranged on the liner, one of which is arranged by the liner captain.
ADDITIONAL EXPENSES ON BOARD OF THE SHIP, THEIR PAYMENT
The cruise price includes all types of meals on board (with the exception of dinners in alternative restaurants), accommodation in a cabin of the selected category, use of the gym, swimming pools, as well as an entertainment program, port taxes and duties.
Additional payments: bar products, reservations in alternative restaurants, laundry services, beauty salon, SPA, casino, shore excursions, sports activities in groups, ordering food and drinks to the cabin from 00:00 to 05:30 in the morning.
CASHLESS PAYMENT OF EXPENSES ON BOARD
For the convenience of calculations, all passengers receive a so-called Sea Pass credit card upon check-in, to which all additional expenses on board during the cruise are credited. You will need cash and credit cards for payments at the ports of the ship's parking.
What is a SeaPass card?
Credit card on the liner (with this card you can shop in shops on board the ship, purchase tickets for shore excursions, take part in a lottery, order alcoholic drinks and cocktails in bars, pay for visits to a beauty salon, massage parlor, photos, laundry services, etc. dry cleaners, etc. Casino chips and tokens are purchased with cash or credit cards.
Pass to the liner (the map shows the name of the cruise company, the name of the ship, the name of the restaurant, the number of the table).
Your ID for the cruise (last name, first name on the map).
Key to the cabin.
The SeaPass card must be activated on the day the cruise starts. You can present your credit card at check-in, after which, all expenses will be automatically read or inform that you wish to pay in cash, in this case, contact Pursers Desk / GuestRelations and make a deposit of $ 250 per person, the amount may vary depending on the duration of the cruise. After that, an account will be opened in your name and all you need to do to pay expenses on board is to show your card and sign checks. The day before the end of the cruise, you will be presented with a general invoice detailing the expenses on board, which must be paid the day before by 23:00 or from 06:00 to 07:00 on the day the cruise ends.
The tourist is always obliged to use the Sea Pass have with you.
TIP
All over the world this is the norm, since 90% of the salaries of service personnel are tips.
Optionally, you can pay the tip when booking your cruise at an authorized office either on board in cash or by depositing to your in-flight account
The amount of tips is approximate and may vary depending on the cruise company and the category of the cabin (per person per day):
When accommodated in a cabin without a window, with a window, with a balcony (Standard Room): $ 14.50 / person per day;
When accommodated in a Concierge & Aqua Class: $ 15.00 / person per day;
When accommodated in a Suite Class: $ 18.00 / person per day.
SHORE EXCURSIONS
In your cabin you will find an order form for shore excursions, if you want to take part in excursions, it must be filled out and returned to the “Shore Excursions” counter, where you can get information about excursions in ports of call and purchase tickets. The cost of excursions is not included in the price of the tour. Before entering the port, the Cruise Director and Lecturer have talks about local attractions and excursions on board, as well as shops and bargains.
Tourists who do not want to participate in excursions can independently manage their time in the port.
MEDICAL SERVICES
All ships of Royal Caribbean International, CelebrityCruises and AzamaraClubCruises have trained doctors and nurses who are available around the clock in case of emergency. Medical services provided on board are paid additionally, tariffs correspond to European ones. We recommend that you take the necessary medications with you. If you are sensitive to the slightest hesitation of the liner, we advise you to use special tablets, which can be obtained free of charge from your doctor or at the GuestRelations counter.
LAUNDRY AND DRY CLEANING SERVICES
Our liners are equipped with excellent laundry and dry cleaning services. The price list for this type of service is in your cabin. With a standard order, things will be delivered the next day. If you need to receive things during the day, you must return the completed form and things in a special package to the steward by 09:00, the surcharge will be 50% of the total cost of the order.
DUTY-FREE SHOPS
There are duty-free shops on board the ships, where a wide variety of goods are widely presented: souvenirs with the symbols of Royal Caribbean, CelebrityCruises, and AzamaraClubCruises, tobacco products, alcoholic beverages, clothing, perfumery and cosmetics, jewelry, and basic necessities. Stores are closed during port stops. When buying alcohol, it will be delivered to your cabin only on the penultimate day of the cruise, so that you could take it with you.
COMMUNICATION SERVICES
By phone from your cabin, you can make international calls, the cost of 1 minute of conversation is on average $ 15.
Our ships are equipped with WiFi, which ensures virtually uninterrupted cellular communication on board.
All ships have Internet cafes, communication services are paid.
SAUNA, SPA, BEAUTY SALON
There is a sauna, SPA and beauty salon on board. Services are provided for an additional fee. If you wish to use these services, we recommend that you schedule your session / procedure in advance.
IN YOUR CABIN
In the cabin, for your convenience, there are soft drinks, which are paid additionally.
You can contact HouseKeeping at any time of the day or night and order an extra pillow, blanket, snacks in your cabin and much, much more. Drinks (juice, tea) and snacks indicated in the Room Service menu are served in the cabin free of charge, with the exception of the night time from 00:00 to 05:30 at (a tip must be paid - $ 2-5).
RADIO AND TELEVISION
All cabins on Royal Caribbean, CelebrityCruises, and AzamaraClub have radio and TV. Television broadcasts a satellite news channel from various countries, films, music programs and an internal TV channel reporting on the program on board, ports of call, etc.
RESTAURANTS & KITCHEN
For those who prefer a dietary meal, our chefs will prepare meals that are low in fat and sugar. We also offer vegetarian and children's menus. No matter what time of day you get hungry, you will always find something tasty.
TABLE ORDER IN THE RESTAURANT HALL
When you make a cruise booking, you can choose the table size in the restaurant that will be assigned to you for the entire cruise, as well as inform your agent of your preferred dinner time (first or second shift): Change - 18: 15-20: 00, II shift - 20: 30-22: 00. We are also pleased to offer you the opportunity to dine at any time convenient for you by choosing the MyTimeDining (RCI) / CelebrityCelect (CCL) meal change. Also, guests traveling with children under 13 years old can book the MyFamilytimedining option (with a confirmed meal change), in which case their children will be fed in about 40 minutes, after which a de
tskogo club for quiet games or watching cartoons and parents will have the opportunity to devote more time to each other. The child must be registered with the AdventureOcean Kids Club on the first day of the cruise.
SMOKING ON BOARD LINERS
Smoking is prohibited in cabins and most public areas. Also, there is a ban on smoking at the gaming tables in the casino, however, smoking is allowed near slot machines. In addition, each ship has designated smoking areas, both indoors and on the open decks on the starboard side of the ship. Smoking areas are marked with an inscription and are equipped with ashtrays. Passengers staying in cabins with a balcony can smoke on the balconies. Please note that smoking is strictly prohibited on RCI liners balconies overlooking Central Park / CentralPart and Boardwalk. The fine for violation of the rules of smoking is $ 250. On board CCL liners, smoking is prohibited both in the cabins and on the balconies.
ALCOHOL
Alcoholic drinks brought on board will be seized by security and returned to the owner the day before the cruise ends.
Persons under the age of 21 are strictly prohibited from drinking alcoholic beverages, this regulation is strictly observed by the service personnel, at the request of the bartender / waiter, the passenger is obliged to present the SeaPass, which contains information about the age of the passenger. Violation of the rules for drinking alcohol, as well as antisocial behavior can lead to arrest, forced disembarkation from the liner at the next port of call and transfer to law enforcement agencies.
PREGNANCY
Pregnant women are allowed to travel if the pregnancy at the end of the cruise does not reach 24 weeks. We strongly recommend that pregnant women have a certificate from a gynecologist, confirming that the pregnancy is proceeding without complications, and there are no contraindications for traveling.
CHILDREN
The minimum age for children accepted for carriage is 6 months, however on some cruises the minimum age is 1 year. Please check with your agency. All RCI and CCL ships have children's clubs, which are divided into 5 age groups and accept children from 3 to 17 years old inclusive.
MINORS
Passengers under the age of 21 are considered minors and must live in a cabin with a parent / proxy during the cruise, and the proxy must carry a parental power of attorney when boarding. The power of attorney must be translated into English and certified by an apostille.
END OF CRUISE, DEPARTURE
On one of the days of the cruise, special forms will be delivered to your cabin - DisembarkationForm. Fill in them, indicating the time of departure from the ship. In accordance with the specified time, luggage tags of a certain color will be delivered to your cabin, which will need to be filled in and attached to the luggage on the penultimate day of the cruise. Also, the day before the end of the cruise, customs declarations will be delivered to your cabin, which must be filled out and carried with you to go through passport and customs control.
Filled luggage tags are attached to suitcases, bags. Luggage is put on the corridor until 24.00 on the penultimate day of the cruise. On the day of arrival at the port, you must pay with your SeaPass card (by 7.00 am) and receive your passport! (Pursersdesk / GuestRelations). You will receive your luggage at the port based on the color of the luggage tag.
Celebrity Cruise Protocols
EUROPE
Information may change. You can always check it on the official website of the cruise company, at the link.
1. VACCINATION
Effective June 8, 2022, all guests aged 18 and over must be fully vaccinated**
At the port (during check-in), you will need to provide a printed certificate with a QR code.
Guests are considered fully vaccinated against COVID-19 if 2 weeks have passed since their second dose in a 2-dose series (such as Pfizer or Moderna vaccines); or 2 weeks after a single vaccination series, such as the Johnson & Johnson Janssen vaccine.
Approved Vaccines:
• Pfizer (2 doses).
• Moderna (2 doses).
• Johnson & Johnson (1 dose).
• AstraZeneca/Covishield (2 doses).
• Sinovac (2 doses).
• Sinopharm (2 doses).
• Covaxin (2 doses).
If more than 9 months have passed since the last dose at the time of the cruise, then a booster dose should be given.
Mixed vaccines:
Mixed vaccines with the above are allowed. A minimum of 28 weeks should elapse between doses.
Guests without a booster dose are also allowed. But in this case, you will need to do tests at your own expense before visiting each port. More
In some cases, a certificate is accepted confirming that you have had a coronovirus. More. But in this case, you will need to do tests at your own expense before visiting each port. Also, not all ports support this option.
*The cost of testing on board is from 55 usd for 1 test.
2. TEST
All guests over 2 years of age (incl.) are required to present a negative Covid antigen test upon boarding.
Important: It must be done no earlier than 2 days before boarding.
Online Testing: You can order the "Supervised Self Test Kit - Abbott Binaxnow™ COVID-19 AG". The bottom line: you do the test yourself, under video surveillance by a doctor. Order a home testing kit
If the cruise ends in Spain: a test must be taken 1 day before arrival in Spain
If the cruise ends in Amsterdam: a test must be done upon arrival at the port of Amsterdam within 24 hours of arrival.
3. ON BOARD
All guests aged 2 and over are currently required to wear masks in the theater and casino.
*Mask requirements may vary by region.
Requirements for vaccines
What vaccines does Royal Caribbean accept?
Royal Caribbean accepts vaccines that are fully approved or authorized for emergency use by the US FDA or the World Health Organization. All doses of your vaccine must be from the same manufacturer and type (e.g. mRNA) in the required number of doses to be considered fully administered (e.g. 2 doses of Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca, etc. or 1 injection of Johnson & Johnson vaccine) ... A guest is considered fully vaccinated 14 days after the completion of vaccination.
See US FDA Approved Vaccines.
See World Health Organization Approved Vaccines
Vaccine policies are subject to change as we track the evolution of public health guidelines and government regulations.
Mixed vaccines from different manufacturers
We accept mixed vaccination with doses from different manufacturers, provided that your batch of vaccine meets the following requirements:
- Guests must receive at least two doses of vaccines fully approved or cleared for emergency use by the US FDA or World Health Organization.
- Two doses should be given at least 28 days apart *.
- The last dose must be delivered at least 14 days before departure.
* For guests departing from ports outside the United States: When combined AstraZeneca and mRNA vaccines (Pfizer or Moderna), there must be at least 42 days between the two doses.
Mixed vaccines are not accepted at all ports of call. Guests who have received a mixed batch vaccination may be prohibited from going ashore at these ports, or they may need to undergo additional testing if they wish to disembark.
Testing
If you require a COVID test in advance to board your ship, please read these rules carefully.
What tests are accepted:
There are two common types of diagnostic tests for COVID-19, and we accept either of them:
- Molecular test, also called PCR test or NAAT test.
- Antigen test, also called rapid antigen test
The test must be supervised by a healthcare professional, such as a doctor, pharmacist at a pharmacy, public health worker, or telemedicine specialist.
You must receive a valid results document from the testing laboratory, stating the name of the laboratory, your name, the date of the test, the type of test, and a negative result. You can print the document, show the results in an email or lab attachment. Handwritten doctor's notes will not be accepted.
Self-testing at home is only allowed if it meets the specific requirements below.
Tests we do not accept
- Antibody tests are not accepted because they do not detect an ongoing infection.
- It also does not accept home testing kits that are self-administered at home and not monitored by a telemedicine professional.
Learn more about testing at home
Self-testing under the supervision of a telemedicine professional conducted at home under live surveillance must meet the following requirements:
- The test must be approved for emergency use by the US FDA.
- Only vaccinated guests will be able to submit a home test result for boarding the liner
- The self-test process should take place under direct supervision during a video call with a telemedicine representative.
- The telemedicine provider must give you a results document that includes all the information you need.
- An example of one test that meets these parameters is the Abbott BinaxNow COVID-19 Ag Card Test, available through the Abbott Navica app or eMed.com. Please note that this test kit must be shipped to your home in most cases and may take up to 5 business days to ship (to the US) after you order.
Learn more about the Abbott brand tests
We get a lot of questions about Abbott tests, the most affordable brand of COVID-19 tests. The following tests are accepted:
- Any Abbott branded tests performed onsite by a pharmacy technician or other healthcare professional will be accepted. They should provide you with a proper document of the results (no handwritten notes).
- Accepted Abbott BinaxNow COVID-19 Ag Card test, which is performed at home and under the supervision of a telemedicine specialist. This must be done under the supervision of live video.
- Abbott BinaxNow COVID-19 Self Testing, if done at home and not supervised by a healthcare professional, will NOT be accepted.
Where and when to take the test
For shipments before September 13 from US ports and from Nassau
When scheduling a test withThere are some additional things to keep in mind:
For cruises requiring a test at least 3 days prior to departure. How to calculate "3 days until": The day you go on the cruise does not count as one of the days. So, for example, if you go on a cruise on Saturday, you can take the test on Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday.
Make sure your chosen testing provider can provide you with a valid results document prior to travel.
For shipments after September 13th from US ports and from Nassau
- Vaccinated guests 12 years of age or older must submit a negative COVID-19 test (PCR or antigen test) that was performed no earlier than 2 days before departure.
- Unvaccinated guests between the ages of 2 and 11 must show a negative PCR test performed at least 3 days before departure. Antigen tests are not accepted.
- Guests under 2 years old do not need to take tests.
- The cost of testing is paid by the guest.
Providing results on the day of departure
You will present your negative test result at the terminal upon boarding. Print the result if possible. We will also accept a valid results document presented on your phone.
from Florida, USA
The protocols listed here only apply to shipments from Florida. We will continue to update these protocols as the public health situation evolves. Recommendations for all other ports of departure are still being developed jointly with federal, state and local authorities. Guests booking a cruise departing from other ports will be provided with full information prior to departure.
Vaccination:
All guests over 12 years old must be vaccinated
The second vaccination must be given no later than 14 days prior to arrival in the Bahamas. The certificate must be in English and issued by a government agency of your country
The entire liner team is vaccinated. The entire Perfect Day at CocoCay team is vaccinated.
Testing:
- Vaccinated guests 12 years of age or older must submit a negative COVID-19 test (PCR or antigen test) that was performed no earlier than 2 days before departure.
- Unvaccinated guests between the ages of 2 and 11 must show a negative PCR test performed at least 3 days before departure. Testing of unvaccinated children cannot be carried out on the day of departure, as may affect the collection of material at the terminal. Antigen tests are not accepted.
- Guests under 2 years old do not need to take tests.
- The cost of testing is paid by the guest.
- Unvaccinated guests between 2 and 11 years old will have to take several tests depending on the duration of the cruise:
During landing:
Unvaccinated guests between 2 and 11 years old must take a PCR test at the terminal.
At the end of the cruise:
Unvaccinated guests over 2 years of age will be required to take a rapid antigen test on the last full day of the cruise. Guests who need to take a test to return to their home country will be able to do so on the last day of the cruise free of charge.
For unvaccinated guests from 2 to 11 years old, all tests will be free. Guests under 2 years old are not required to take the tests.
On board
Allocated spaces
Since most of our guests will be vaccinated, only vaccinated guests will be admitted to some areas on board. We will do our best to ensure that all guests have the opportunity to have a good time with us. Please note that the SeaPass card will be required to access the lounges, shows and restaurants, so keep it handy while cruising.
Sites by liners:
Freedom of the Seas
Odyssey of the seas
Symphony of the Seas
Allure of the seas
Mariner of the seas
Serenade of the Seas
Masks:
Masks will be required for all guests over 2 years old indoors. Masks are not needed on the open deck, in restaurants with meals, at Perfect Day at CocoCay. Vaccinated guests will not be able to wear masks in areas where only vaccinated guests are allowed
Restaurants
In the main restaurant, which is spread over several decks, we will allocate areas for everyone, including parents and unvaccinated children, as well as areas for vaccinated groups only. My Time Dining will not be available to unvaccinated guests.
Some alternative restaurants will be open to everyone, while others will only be open to the vaccinated. If you prefer a buffet, Windjammer will be open to everyone for breakfast and lunch. We recommend that you book a restaurant table using the Cruise Planner before your cruise or via the Royal Caribbean app on board. Also, all comers will have access to bars and cafes.
Show
The shows will be limited to theater capacity, but the number of performances will be increased for everyone to watch. We recommend that you book your tables in advance through the Cruise Planner or the App.
Ashore
Vaccinated guests can book excursions or go out freelyb in most ports, except for those listed below - in these ports, going ashore is possible only as part of excursions:
- Saint Lucia (cruises in November)
- Barbados (November cruises) Anchor
- Saint Kitts (cruises in November)
- Antigua (cruises in November)
Unvaccinated Guests: Must book excursions through Royal Caribbean.
Perfect Day at CocoCay and Port Canaveral
Free exit for all guests
from New York, USA
The protocols listed here only apply to shipments from New York. We will continue to update these protocols as the public health situation evolves. Recommendations for all other ports of departure are still being developed jointly with federal, state and local authorities. Guests booking a cruise departing from other ports will be provided with full information prior to departure.
Vaccination:
All guests over 12 years old must be vaccinated
The second vaccination must be given no later than 14 days prior to arrival in the Bahamas. The certificate must be in English and issued by a government agency of your country
The entire liner team is vaccinated. The entire Perfect Day at CocoCay team is vaccinated.
Testing:
- Vaccinated guests 12 years of age or older must submit a negative COVID-19 test (PCR or antigen test) that was performed no earlier than 2 days before departure.
- Unvaccinated guests between the ages of 2 and 11 must show a negative PCR test performed at least 3 days before departure. Testing of unvaccinated children cannot be carried out on the day of departure, as may affect the collection of material at the terminal. Antigen tests are not accepted.
- Guests under 2 years old do not need to take tests.
- The cost of testing is paid by the guest.
Unvaccinated guests between 2 and 11 years old will have to take several tests depending on the length of the cruise:
During landing:
Unvaccinated guests between 2 and 11 years old must take a PCR test at the terminal.
At the end of the cruise:
Unvaccinated guests over 2 years of age will be required to take a rapid antigen test on the last full day of the cruise. Guests who need to take a test to return to their home country will be able to do so on the last day of the cruise free of charge.
For unvaccinated guests from 2 to 11 years old, all tests will be free. Guests under 2 years old are not required to take the tests.
On board
Allocated spaces
Since most of our guests will be vaccinated, only vaccinated guests will be admitted to some areas on board. We will do our best to ensure that all guests have the opportunity to have a good time with us. Please note that the SeaPass card will be required to access the lounges, shows and restaurants, so keep it handy while cruising.
Sites by liners:
Oasis of the Seas
Masks:
Masks will be required for all guests over 2 years old indoors. Masks are not needed on the open deck, in restaurants with meals, at Perfect Day at CocoCay. Vaccinated guests will not be able to wear masks in areas where only vaccinated guests are allowed
Restaurants
In the main restaurant, which is spread over several decks, we will allocate areas for everyone, including parents and unvaccinated children, as well as areas for vaccinated groups only. My Time Dining will not be available to unvaccinated guests.
Some alternative restaurants will be open to everyone, while others will only be open to the vaccinated. If you prefer a buffet, Windjammer will be open to everyone for breakfast and lunch. We recommend that you book a restaurant table using the Cruise Planner before your cruise or via the Royal Caribbean app on board. Also, all comers will have access to bars and cafes.
Show
The shows will be limited to theater capacity, but the number of performances will be increased for everyone to watch. We recommend that you book your tables in advance through the Cruise Planner or the App.
Ashore
Vaccinated guests can book excursions or go freely at most ports, except for those listed below - in these ports, going ashore is possible only as part of excursions:
- Saint Lucia (cruises in November)
- Barbados (cruises in November)
- Saint Kitts (November cruises) Anchor
- Antigua (cruises in November)
Unvaccinated Guests: Must book excursions through Royal Caribbean.
Perfect Day at CocoCay and Port Canaveral
Free exit for all guests
from Los Angeles, USA
The protocols listed here only apply to departures from Los Angeles. We will continue to update these protocols as the public health situation evolves. Recommendations for all other ports of departure are still being developed jointly with federal, state and local authorities. Guests booking a cruise departing from other ports will be provided with full information prior to departure.
Vaccination:
All guests over 12 years old must be vaccinated
The second vaccination must be given late.her 14 days before arriving in the Bahamas. The certificate must be in English and issued by a government agency of your country
The entire liner team is vaccinated. The entire Perfect Day at CocoCay team is vaccinated.
Testing:
- Vaccinated guests 12 years of age or older must submit a negative COVID-19 test (PCR or antigen test) that was performed no earlier than 2 days before departure.
- Unvaccinated guests between the ages of 2 and 11 must show a negative PCR test performed at least 3 days before departure. Testing of unvaccinated children cannot be carried out on the day of departure, as may affect the collection of material at the terminal. Antigen tests are not accepted.
- Guests under 2 years old do not need to take tests.
- The cost of testing is paid by the guest.
Unvaccinated guests between 2 and 11 years old will have to take several tests depending on the length of the cruise:
During landing:
Unvaccinated guests between 2 and 11 years old must take a PCR test at the terminal.
At the end of the cruise:
Unvaccinated guests over 2 years of age will be required to take a rapid antigen test on the last full day of the cruise. Guests who need to take a test to return to their home country will be able to do so on the last day of the cruise free of charge.
For unvaccinated guests from 2 to 11 years old, all tests will be free. Guests under 2 years old are not required to take the tests.
On board
Allocated spaces
Since most of our guests will be vaccinated, only vaccinated guests will be admitted to some areas on board. We will do our best to ensure that all guests have the opportunity to have a good time with us. Please note that the SeaPass card will be required to access the lounges, shows and restaurants, so keep it handy while cruising.
Sites by liners:
Navigator of the Seas
Masks:
Masks will be required for all guests over 2 years old indoors. Masks are not needed on the open deck, in restaurants with meals, at Perfect Day at CocoCay. Vaccinated guests will not be able to wear masks in areas where only vaccinated guests are allowed
Restaurants
In the main restaurant, which is spread over several decks, we will allocate areas for everyone, including parents and unvaccinated children, as well as areas for vaccinated groups only. My Time Dining will not be available to unvaccinated guests.
Some alternative restaurants will be open to everyone, while others will only be open to the vaccinated. If you prefer a buffet, Windjammer will be open to everyone for breakfast and lunch. We recommend that you book a restaurant table using the Cruise Planner before your cruise or via the Royal Caribbean app on board. Also, all comers will have access to bars and cafes.
Show
The shows will be limited to theater capacity, but the number of performances will be increased for everyone to watch. We recommend that you book your tables in advance through the Cruise Planner or the App.
Ashore
Vaccinated guests can book excursions or go freely at most ports, except for those listed below - in these ports, going ashore is possible only as part of excursions:
- Saint Lucia (cruises in November)
- Barbados (cruises in November)
- Saint Kitts (November cruises) Anchor
- Antigua (cruises in November)
Unvaccinated Guests: Must book excursions through Royal Caribbean.
Perfect Day at CocoCay and Port Canaveral
Free exit for all guests
from Galveston, TX
The protocols outlined here only apply to departures from Galveston to the Independence of the Seas®. We will continue to update these protocols as the public health situation evolves. Recommendations for all other ports of departure are still being developed jointly with federal, state and local authorities. Guests booking a cruise departing from other ports will be provided with full information prior to departure.
Vaccination:
All guests over 12 years old must be vaccinated
The second vaccination must be done no later than 14 days before the departure of the liner. The certificate must be in English and issued by a government agency of your country
The entire liner team is vaccinated.
Testing:
- Vaccinated guests 12 years of age or older must submit a negative COVID-19 test (PCR or antigen test) that was performed no earlier than 2 days before departure.
- Unvaccinated guests between the ages of 2 and 11 must show a negative PCR test performed at least 3 days before departure. Testing of unvaccinated children cannot be carried out on the day of departure, as may affect the collection of material at the terminal. Antigen tests are not accepted.
- Guests under 2 years old do not need to take tests.
- The cost of testing is paid by the guest.
In terminal:
All unvaccinated guests between 2 and 11 years old must take a free antigen test at the cruise terminal. Children under 2 years old should not take the test.
In timecruise name:
All unvaccinated guests between 2 and 11 years of age must take a free test on the last day of the cruise. The test will take place approximately 24 hours before the arrival of the ship.
Allocated spaces
Since most of our guests will be vaccinated, only vaccinated guests will be admitted to some areas on board. We will do our best to ensure that all guests have the opportunity to have a good time with us. Please note that the SeaPass card will be required to access the lounges, shows and restaurants, so keep it handy while cruising.
Sites by liners:
Independence of the Seas
Adventure of the Seas
Liberty of the seas
Masks
No masks needed:
- In open areas of the ship, if you are not in a crowded place.
- In the pool or in any other way where they can get wet.
- Locations reserved for vaccinated guests only, such as select bars, lounges, restaurants and shows.
- In the cabin.
- While visiting our private island, Perfect Day at CocoCay
- Any guests under 2 years old.
Masks are MANDATORY to wear:
- Being in closed spaces of the liner, with the exception of restaurant tables
- When visiting ports of call, if required by local regulations.
Ashore:
Vaccinated guests: Free exit
Unvaccinated Guests: Must book excursions through Royal Caribbean
Restaurants: Yakor
All restaurants will be open, the distance between tables will be increased. My Time Dining is not available for tourist groups traveling with unvaccinated children. Windjammer will work with waiters. We recommend that you book your tables in advance through the Cruise Planner or the App.
Show:
The shows will be limited to theater capacity, but the number of performances will be increased for everyone to watch. We recommend that you book your tables in advance through the Cruise Planner or the App.
from San Juan, Puerto Rico
The protocols listed here only apply to shipments from Puerto Rico. We will continue to update these protocols as the public health situation evolves. Recommendations for all other ports of departure are still being developed jointly with federal, state and local authorities. Guests booking a cruise departing from other ports will be provided with full information prior to departure.
Vaccination:
All guests over 12 years old must be vaccinated
The second vaccination must be done no later than 14 days before the departure of the liner. The certificate must be in English and issued by a government agency of your country
The entire liner team is vaccinated.
Testing:
To enter Puerto Rico:
Some guests are required to provide a negative PCR or COVID-19 antigen test to enter Puerto Rico, depending on their vaccination status and the country from which they are traveling.
If you are flying from the USA
Vaccinated guests do not need to be tested to enter Puerto Rico.
Unvaccinated children between 2 and 11 years of age must present a negative PCR or antigen test within 72 hours of arrival at Luis Muñoz Marina International Airport in San Juan.
If you are flying from another country
All travelers 2 years of age or older, regardless of vaccination status, must present a negative PCR or antigen test result within 72 hours of arrival at Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport in San Juan.
If you are already in Puerto Rico
No additional testing required.
To board the liner:
- Vaccinated guests 12 years of age or older must submit a negative COVID-19 test (PCR or antigen test) that was performed no earlier than 2 days before departure.
- Unvaccinated guests between the ages of 2 and 11 must show a negative PCR test performed at least 3 days before departure. Testing of unvaccinated children cannot be carried out on the day of departure, as may affect the collection of material at the terminal. Antigen tests are not accepted.
- Guests under 2 years old do not need to take tests.
- The cost of testing is paid by the guest.
In terminal:
All unvaccinated guests between 2 and 11 years old must take a free antigen test at the cruise terminal. Children under 2 years old should not take the test.
During the cruise:
All unvaccinated guests between 2 and 11 years of age must take a free test on the last day of the cruise. The test will take place approximately 24 hours before the arrival of the ship.
Allocated spaces
Since most of our guests will be vaccinated, only vaccinated guests will be admitted to some areas on board. We will do our best to ensure that all guests have the opportunity to have a good time with us. Please note that the SeaPass card will be required to access the lounges, shows and restaurants, so keep it handy while cruising.
Sites by liners:
Explorer of the seas
Masks
No masks needed:
- On open areas of the liner, if inYou are not in a crowded place.
- In the pool or in any other way where they can get wet.
- Locations reserved for vaccinated guests only, such as select bars, lounges, restaurants and shows.
- In the cabin.
- While visiting our private island, Perfect Day at CocoCay
- Any guests under 2 years old.
Masks are MANDATORY to wear:
- Being in closed spaces of the liner, with the exception of restaurant tables
- When visiting ports of call, if required by local regulations.
Ashore:
Vaccinated guests can book excursions or go freely at most ports, except for those listed below - in these ports, going ashore is possible only as part of excursions:
- Saint Lucia (cruises in November)
- Barbados (cruises in November)
- Saint Kitts (cruises in November)
- Antigua (cruises in November)
Unvaccinated Guests: Must book excursions through Royal Caribbean.
Perfect Day at CocoCay and Port Canaveral Free exit for all guests
Restaurants:
All restaurants will be open, the distance between tables will be increased. My Time Dining is not available for tourist groups traveling with unvaccinated children. Windjammer will work with waiters. We recommend that you book your tables in advance through the Cruise Planner or the App.
Show:
The shows will be limited to theater capacity, but the number of performances will be increased for everyone to watch. We recommend that you book your tables in advance through the Cruise Planner or the App.