Royal Caribbean has posted newly updated screening procedures to ensure guests on its ships avoid the coronavirus outbreak.
The new set of screening procedures add onto what was first posted last week.
The cruise line consulted with medical experts and public health authorities to come up with these rules. As a result, regardless of nationality, any guest or crew member traveling from, to, or through mainland China, Hong Kong, or Macau less than 15 days prior to their sailing will be unable to board any of Royal Caribbean ship.
Additionally, Royal Caribbean has tightened its health screening requirements and the following guests will need to undergo extra screenings to ensure safety at the cruise terminal:
- Anyone that has been in contact with individuals that have traveled from, to, or through mainland China, Hong Kong, or Macau in the last 15 days.
- Anyone that holds a Chinese, Hong Kong, or Macau passport – regardless of when they were there last.
- Anyone that feels unwell or demonstrates flu-like symptoms.
In the past few days, guests with upcoming cruises reported receiving emails and text messages with similar screening procedures outlined.
Royal Caribbean believes these measures will help reduce the potential for the virus to further spread, and will ensure the health of guests and crew.
