Cruise lines that require COVID vaccination for sailing

The fate of many cruise lines still remains in limbo due to the ongoing pandemic. However, there are some cruise lines that have announced vaccine requirements for guest and crew members before resuming their service. As COVID-19 vaccination continues to be administered across the globe, it is likely to change the state of the cruise sector too.

Here’s a list of cruise lines that already have COVID vaccination requirements for cruising.

They have announced mandatory COVID-19 vaccination for all overnight guests, which will likely go into effect for all sailings beginning July 1, 2021. As per the reports, the vaccination requirement also will apply to all, i.e., crew members, guests, non-shipboard employees across all vessels. Revealing more on the same, the cruise line stated that while they are confident in the measures that they have taken for itineraries operating from April through June, the latest requirement of COVID-19 vaccine for voyages from July 1 and thereafter will further ensure the well being of those who book overnight trips on our vessels.

Reportedly, Crystal Cruise passengers will be required to provide proof before boarding the cruise that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Further, vaccinations must have taken place not more than 14 days before travelling. Apart from this, the cruise line has also put into place additional health and safety measures, including mandatory COVID-19 test results for both crew and guests, maintaining adequate social distance, temperature checks at the terminal, reduced capacity and much more.

Latest reports have it that anyone going on a holiday in Saga cruise in 2021 will need to be fully vaccinated. To ensure that this protocol is abided, the firm said that it would delay announcing its packages until May, so that it will give enough time to its customers to get the two doses of vaccination. Saga primarily caters to passengers who are over 50-years-old, all the more reason to follow the vaccination criteria.

Norwegian Cruise Line and its Regent Seven Seas Cruises announced that all crew members will likely be vaccinated ahead of resuming the sailing. As per the reports, the cruise lines are still exploring all options regarding vaccinations for guests and crew and that it is their intention that all crew members be vaccinated before boarding our vessels to begin their duties, which will be subject to availability of the vaccine.

In addition to this, Royal Caribbean plans to require all its crew members to be fully vaccinated before boarding the ships. As of now, there are no reports if passengers will need to be vaccinated to board the ship. However, as per the letter that the Royal Caribbean sent to its screw, it stated that the crew industry seems to be headed in that direction, and based on decisions from other cruise lines, including American Queen Steamboat and Victory Cruise Lines, Coronavirus vaccines might be required before boarding for passengers and crew members.