Cruise Lines Begin Relaxing Face Mask Policies

Several cruise lines are relaxing their mask policies. Royal Caribbean will drop indoor mask requirements for fully vaccinated passengers starting Friday. Carnival Cruises will lift mask requirements for most venues on March 1st. Norwegian Cruise Lines will not require masks on board. The CDC recommends lifting mask requirements if 95% of passengers and crew are fully vaccinated or up to date on shots.

What changes are being made to mask requirements by Royal Caribbean?

When is Carnival Cruises lifting its mask requirements?

What is the policy for wearing masks on Norwegian cruise lines?

What does the CDC recommend regarding mask requirements on cruise lines?

What percentage of passengers and crew members need to be fully vaccinated for the recommendations to apply?