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Fully vaccinated don't need masks for extended meals or outdoors, at the cruise line discretion. Not sure this changed from last week. Mask Use At this time, all persons, including port personnel, crew, and passengers are advised that CDC’s Mask Order remains in effect and requires the wearing of masks on conveyances entering, traveling within, or leaving the United States, and in U.S. transportation hubs. (see Maritime-specific Frequently Asked Questions). While the Order permits temporarily removing a mask for brief periods of time while eating or drinking, removal of the mask for extended meal service or beverage consumption would constitute a violation of this Order. Masks do not have to be worn while inside one’s own cabin. Travelers should not wear a mask when doing activities that may get the mask wet, like swimming at the beach or in recreational water facilities. A wet mask can make it difficult to breathe and may not work as well when wet. This means it is particularly important for bathers to maintain physical distancing of at least 6 feet (2 meters) when in the water with others who are not traveling companions or part of the same family. Fully Vaccinated Travelers Cruise ship operators, at their discretion, may advise passengers and crew that—if they are fully vaccinated—they may gather or conduct activities outdoors, including engaging in extended meal service or beverage consumption, without wearing a mask except in crowded settings. Requirements To reduce the spread of SARS-CoV-2, cruise ship operators must: Provide passengers and crew with information on how to properly wear, take off, and clean (if reusable) masks. Remind passengers and crew not to touch their masks when wearing them. Position posters educating passengers on how to properly wear masks in high traffic areas throughout the ship.

No testing required for vaccinated. Was Back to Back specifically called out before for testing'? Testing of Embarking and Disembarking Passengers for Restricted Voyages Screening Testing of All Embarking and Disembarking Passengers for Restricted Voyages Not Fully Vaccinated Passengers Fully Vaccinated Passengers Embarkation Day Testing Viral (NAAT or antigen) Not Applicable* Disembarkation Day Testing Viral (NAAT or antigen) Not Applicable Back-to-Back Sailing¥ Testing Viral (NAAT or antigen) Not Applicable * While embarkation testing is not required, international travelers arriving in the U.S. are recommended to be tested 3-5 days after arrival, including those who are fully vaccinated. Cruise operators may follow this recommendation at their discretion.

Screening of Embarking Passengers for Restricted Voyages Cruise ship operators must screen passengers for signs or symptoms of COVID-19 and screen for a known close contact exposure to a person with COVID-19 within the past 14 days. Passengers with signs or symptoms of COVID-19 Deny boarding if not fully vaccinated and without documentation of recovery2. May board at operator’s discretion if fully vaccinated or with documentation of recovery and embarkation day test is negative by viral test (antigen-negative must be confirmed with NAAT). If an alternate infectious etiology (e.g., influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), Legionella, Streptococcal pharyngitis) is identified through laboratory testing, routine infection control precautions recommended for the diagnosis should be followed. Passengers who have a known close contact exposure in the past 14 days Deny boarding if not fully vaccinated and without documentation of recovery2 May board at operator’s discretion if: fully vaccinated and asymptomatic with documentation of recovery from COVID-19 and asymptomatic [2] Documentation of recovery from COVID-19 includes the following: Paper or electronic copies of their previous positive viral test result (dated no more than 90 days ago), and A signed letter, on official letterhead that contains the name, address, and phone number of a licensed healthcare provider or public health official, stating that the traveler has been cleared to end isolation and therefore can travel. A letter that states that they have been cleared to end isolation to return to work or school is also acceptable. The letter does not have to specifically mention travel.

May 14, 2021 Added sections for Screening of Embarking Passengers for Restricted Voyages, Testing of Embarking and Disembarking Passengers for Restricted Voyages, Test Selection and Specifications for Passenger Screening Testing on Restricted Voyages, and Onboard COVID-19 Testing for Symptomatic Passengers and their Close Contacts.

Sent it earlier. Already got my canned responses.

Cruises are still on the Israeli website for Royal. CruisingPower always had some blocks since they can only be booked in Israel. When they were first released it was reported they weren't fully loaded in CruisingPower.

Might just happen that way, but they need vaccines first and that means coming to Florida.

True but that isn't what has typically been used, so far. But more importantly why would the Port of Miami put all the effort into their vaccinate crew program just so the crew can be shipped off somewhere else? PoM wants ships sailing from PoM. That's why they offered vaccines to crew. It wasn't supposed to be some global crew vaccination effort so that a cruise ship can sail from Europe.

So many questions. Is the US okay vaccinating crew who are then sent somewhere else in the world? Kind of seems like these ports are vaccinating crew so ships can sail in the US from the ports that are offering the vaccination service.

If they are getting a two shot vaccine in Florida that would make an early June start in Haifa a challenge. Min. 3 weeks between doses.

I don't think the vaccine is being handed over to Royal. In Florida crew go on shore, get vaccinated by a local healthcare provider then reboard. It's not like Royal bought cases of vaccine and can ship it where ever they want.

Might not be just the vaccines behind this. It's all rumors and early information. Time will tell.

Maybe they should pick up some Anthem crew and bring them to Florida to get vaccinated. Then they can fly crew to the UK to rejoin Anthem.

With Florida giving out vaccines to crew you'd think they sail over with as many crew as possible. Curious why they are transferring some to Anthem.

Will Royal ever catch a break?

July of 2022 shouldn't be an issue and isn't in scope for the act passed by the Senate.

Free in Seattle.

Regardless it's refreshing to see government working with the industry rather than going nuclear and shutting it down.

I try to avoid eating anchovies. It’s a little fishy.

The optics of cruising from Israel while rocket attack headlines dominate the news may not be the media splash Royal was seeking for a brand new ship. Still a few weeks though so much can happen.

CDC Spotter: "Captain, a ship has been spotted on the horizon!" Captain: "Firstmate, ready the crew!" Firstmate: "Load the cannons captain?" Captain: "No! Masks Up!"

Perhaps @Traveler is in a better position to comment.

So many nuances but I suspect if you posed that question to the governor his interpretation would be very broad. One step at a time. We need to get cruising within our sights before we look for new ways to kill it.

July 2022 should be fine. Canada's cruise ship ban runs until February 2022.