I booked my transatlantic cruise on Royal Caribbean on November 17, 2022. At that time, they stated the the vaccine requirements were lifted and no longer required. I also checked with Royal Caribbean to verify that. I spent time researching our entry point (Barcelona) to make sure they didn't have any covid requirements.
Yesterday, Jan. 6, 2023, Royal Caribbean sent out an update email (already listed in previous comments). Now, vaccines are required for all passengers 12 and up. No vaccine is required for passengers under 12.
I called Royal Caribbean yesterday to cancel our transatlantic and we booked a different cruise in its place (US). In the process, I spoke to two separate representatives that told me we did not need to be vaccinated for the transatlantic cruise we were booked on. Both representatives had not yet been advised of the new update. The email update was sent to me at 3pm (CST). I was on the phone with them at 3:45.
I worked with very kind representatives that worked hard to help us change our cruise itinerary. I called and nicely explained that we would need to change our cruise and they were very helpful.
So, I am simply commenting to clarify that they had indeed lifted the vaccine requirements for many transatlantic sailings, but with the update yesterday, have reinstated vaccine requirements for all transatlantic and transpacific sailings.
