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August 5, 2021

Masks, testing, vaccines: Here's what cruise lines are requiring

With Royal Caribbean recently announcing that all passengers must have proof of a negative COVID-19 test at embarkation, and Carnival just today announcing masks and mandatory pre-cruise testing are required, things are in flux as cruising resumes. We're keeping track of the latest changes to passenger requirements and health and safety protocols.

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Construction begins on P&O Cruises next new ship

Arvia, which means "from the seashore", will sail a maiden season of Caribbean fly-cruise holidays from Barbados.

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9 Cruises you should book at least a year in advance

If you've got your heart set on that oversized balcony room on a specific sail date or you want on the first or second sailing of a brand-new ship, you better book early.

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Saga Cruises set to resume international sailings

The line announced dates to restart now that advisories have been lifted, plus some new round-Britain cruises for summer.

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Celestyal shortens summer season, won't resume for months

The cruise line cited continuing changes in global travel restrictions as the reason for the pause in operations.

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Testing even if vaxxed, new cancellations and live reports from members at sea

There's lots of chatter about the new requirements coming down from the lines and many are sharing live from onboard their cruises.

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