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For U.S. residents cruising from U.S. ports

COVID-19 testing is one of our tools for making sure guests and crew stay healthy. Every guest 2 years and older will need to complete a test in the days before their cruise, at their own expense. Learn more about the tests that will be needed for your cruise

There are a few different options available for completing the test, including some services that we’ve arranged to make pre-cruise testing easier for you.

Let’s figure out which test option works best for you.
Which best describes your travel party?

My entire travel party is fully vaccinated.
Guests age 12 and up must be vaccinated.

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I am traveling with unvaccinated kids under 12 years of age.

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Pre-cruise test options for fully vaccinated guests sailing from the U.S.

Go with your own test provider

Visit a provider near you like a pharmacy chain, doctor’s office, laboratory or local test site.

Learn which types of tests are accepted

Test yourself at home

Video-supervised home test kits provide results in 15 minutes. Order a week before you need the test in hand.
Cost is $69.99 for a two-pack.
The Test Yourself at Home is only available to U.S. residents.

Learn more about home test kits

Test on boarding day

A last-resort option with LIMITED availability. Make an appointment to take your pre-cruise test with a mobile provider outside the terminal before you check in. Cost starts from $99 per person. For vaccinated guests only.

How it works

Pre-cruise test options for unvaccinated kids

All unvaccinated Royal Caribbean guests age 2 to 11 must present a negative PCR test result for a test taken no more than 3 days prior to sailing. Kids age 5 to 11 who have been vaccinated may present proof of full vaccination and follow the protocols for vaccinated guests.

Go with your own test provider

Visit an accredited provider near you like a pharmacy chain, doctor’s office, laboratory or local test site.

Learn which types of tests are accepted

Still have questions about our health & safety standards?
From pre-boarding testing to getting you back home safely, we've got answers.
Visit our Frequently Asked Questions
or call us at 22 51 37 90

 

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