DSheldon

5 hours ago, twangster said:

The verbiage that addresses people who have only one shot of a two shot regiment is a relatively new addition.  I don't recall that verbiage being used before in the same manner it is today so it would seem they added that verbiage to cover countries such as the UK that don't align with the CDC's vision of who is qualified to be considered fully vaccinated.

I am fairly certain the CDC is behind this decision.  Cruise lines are not actively trying to find ways to limit or hamper guests.  They are more or less forced to follow the government wherever they operate from. 

If that is the case I don't see Royal changing their stance on the issue of one shot in a two shot regime until the CDC lets them.  

 

Thanks for your reply. Its not that 12-15 year olds are one shot of a 2 shot regime - the UK government are only allowing one shot for this age range. Hence why it is so frustrating as here in the UK, this age is fully vaccinated (as one shot of one) and yet the CDC have 2 shots to be classed as fully vaccinated.

From 8th November the US are allowing completely unvaccinated under 18 year olds in from the UK with just a PCR test. I wish either the UK would allow a further vaccine to this age range or the CDC/US government agree to allow UK children on a cruise ship. Lots of unhappy UK families unable to cruise from the US...probably for the foreseeable future too. 

What is the general feel that RC may reduce or relax rules for UK visitors on board? In the UK we are only allowed one vaccine for 12-15 year olds and with RC this age group needs to be vaccinated with 2 doses. Do you think RC may amend to include 12-15 years olds being classed as fully vaccinated? Or do you feel they will allow this age group on board with a PCR test as well as a single dose? Just puts in jeopardy all from the UK who have booked with RC from any US port. (Due to cruise on Anthem on 10th April 22 from Cape Liberty)

Thank you for any thoughts in advance.