From 6 September, the lines’ mandatory requirement for pre-embarkation testing will relaxed to “highly recommended” for vaccinated passengers during most voyages.
According to the brands, only guests sailing on “longer, more complex itineraries” will be required to undergo an observed or in-person antigen or PCR test and produce a fit to travel certificate prior to departure.
These include a number of sailings of 16 nights or longer and other specific cruises, according to the lines.