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Royal Caribbean to ease onboard mask rules from next week

Cruise
Rob Gill
10 February 2022

Royal Caribbean International has followed rival Norwegian Cruise Line in deciding to ease its onboard mask policy.

Impacted guests have been quarantined (Credit: Mika Baumeister/Unsplash)

In its latest update on its masks policy, Royal Caribbean said that from 15 February face coverings would no longer be required at venues designated for vaccinated passengers only, including select bars, lounges, restaurants, shows and Casino Royale.

Masks will still be required in these venues for cruises departing up to 14 February.

Royal Caribbean will continue to require masks to be worn when passengers are indoors, unless seated and “actively” eating or drinking, as well as when visiting ports of call where they are required by local regulations. Children aged up to two are not required to wear a mask onboard.