There are no pre-departure testing requirements for any travelers, and Americans arriving from abroad do not need to show proof of vaccination.
or Mexico, nor is it required for fully vaccinated travelers entering Canada.
The CDC issued updated COVID-19 guidance for cruise ships last month, including recommended protocols for symptomatic passengers, crew and their close contactsAs part of those guidelines, the agency said all symptomatic travelers should be isolated and tested as soon as they report symptoms to medical personnelIn addition to identifying and testing the close contacts of those infected, the CDC said cruise ships may consider a number of measures, including quarantine “until at least 5 full days after their last exposure,” among other steps, according to its website
Carnival Cruise Line, for instance, requires passengers who are “in close contact with or exposed to any guest or crew member who tests positive for COVID-19” or who have symptoms to get tested, along with their close contacts, according to its websiteRoyal Caribbean International also requires guests who test positive to isolate, and close contacts “will need to meet necessary quarantine and/or testing requirements based on their vaccination status,” according to the line’s website