According to Richard Fain, Royal Caribbean Group CEO, adult guests who are unvaccinated against COVID-19 on the cruise line’s ships will face more restrictions and higher costs compared to those who are fully vaccinated. Three days after Royal Caribbean International reversed its policy which required vaccines for guests age 12 and older, Fain released a video for travel advisors saying the cruise must follow “the law of land” concerning Florida legislation that prohibits companies from asking for proof of vaccination. “We do not believe that we will have significant numbers of unvaccinated for several reasons,” he said. “Remember, the vast bulk of our guests want vaccinations, and in most cases, already have them. In addition, due to health and legal requirements of many jurisdictions, those who are unvaccinated will need to undergo additional testing and other restrictions. That necessarily adds to their cost and adds limitations on the cruise for those people who choose to be unvaccinated. There would be no additional cost for children who are not eligible for the vaccine.” Fain cited surveys that show “the vast majority have either already received the vaccination or were about to do so. Ideally everyone onboard would be vaccinated, but in practice, there have to be some exceptions.”
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