The Miami-based cruise line also announced that starting Sept. 6, vaccinated passengers sailing on voyages of less than 16 days will no longer need to be tested before boarding. Unvaccinated passengers or those who do not provide proof of vaccination must submit the results of a negative PCR or antigen test obtained within three days of departure, the company announced.
These new requirements apply to travel from all ports except those in Canada, Bermuda, Greece and Australia, where government regulations still require vaccinations.
Cruises of 16 nights or more will continue to have itinerary-specific vaccination and testing requirements for all passengers age five and older, Carnival announced. These requirements are presented in more detail in the company’s Have Fun. Be sure. Web page.
“Our ships have been sailing full all summer, but there is still room for more of our loyal guests and these guidelines will make it a simpler process and make sailing accessible to those who were unable to fulfilled the protocols that were required of us. to follow for most of the past 14 months,” said Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line.
All new vaccination and testing policies remain subject to local destination regulations, according to the company.
Carnival, the world’s largest cruise operator, operates three ships out of Long Beach.
Princess Cruises, which sails out of the Port of Los Angeles, also announced similar changes to their vaccination guidelines on Friday.
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