What completed travel documents do I need to board the ship? Are there other important requirements to prepare for boarding day?
As policies continue to evolve with the latest public health guidance, required documents are subject to change at any time. Travel document requirements vary based on your country of citizenship and your port of departure. Be sure to check on your own country’s departure and re-entry requirements before traveling. Booked guests will be advised of the latest requirements for their port of departure before sailing.
For Cruises Departing from U.S. Homeports
You will need to have the following documents when you arrive to board the ship.
Note: Guests sailing from San Juan, Puerto Rico, have required documents in addition to those listed below. To learn more, visit Getting Ready to Cruise from San Juan.
- A Passport Book or Passport Card, valid for at least six months after your cruise, is strongly recommended. If you do not have a Passport, you may present a state-certified U.S. Birth Certificate (not a "baby feet" hospital certificate or baptismal paper). Guests age 16 and older that present a Birth Certificate will also need to provide a valid Driver's License or picture ID issued by the government.
- COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card that shows you received the final dose of your vaccine at least 14 days before sailing. This is required for all guests age 12 and up. Kids age 5 to 11 who have been vaccinated may present proof of full vaccination and follow the protocols for vaccinated guests. Read more at the main vaccination requirement FAQ.
- COVID-19 Test Result: All guests age 2 and older — including those who have been vaccinated — will need to present a printed copy of their negative COVID-19 result. Vaccinated guests must take this test (antigen or PCR test accepted) no more than 2 days before boarding day. Kids age 5 to 11 who have been vaccinated may present proof of full vaccination and follow the testing protocols for vaccinated guests. Unvaccinated kids age 2 to 11 must take a PCR test (not antigen) no more than 3 days before boarding day. Your test result can be printed out or presented on your phone. Read more at the main testing FAQ.
- Health Questionnaire to be completed on our Royal Caribbean App the day before you board.
For Cruises Departing from Bridgetown, Barbados
You’ll need to have the following documents to travel to Barbados and board the ship.
- Barbados Immigration/Customs Form
All travelers, or their legal guardians, must complete the Immigration/Customs form to enter Barbados. This is available on the BIMSafe app, or at travelform.gov.bb, and should be completed 24-72 hours before you leave, including uploading your negative test result. Learn more - A Passport Book, valid for at least six months after your cruise.
- COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card with the final dose of your vaccine administered at least 14 days before sailing. This is a requirement for all guests age 12 and older. Kids age 5 to 11 who have been vaccinated may present proof of full vaccination and follow the protocols for vaccinated guests.
- COVID-19 Test Result: All guests age 5 and older require a negative PCR test result to enter the country, regardless of vaccination status. Unvaccinated guests age 2 to 11 must also show a negative PCR COVID-19 test result at the cruise terminal.
- Health Questionnaire to be completed on our Royal Caribbean App the day before you board.
Europe Departures
At this time, we have not yet determined our health and safety protocols for 2022 sailings departing from Europe. Guests will be advised of specific requirements via email before setting sail.
