Recent policy changes worldwide and onboard for the Royal Caribbean ships seem to be having a further effect on the on board operations for the cruise line.
Following the implementation of several restrictions, including the mandatory wearing of masks inside the ships, fears of the mass spreading of Omicron, and a recent, although minor, outbreak of COVID cases onboard one of its ships, Royal Caribbean is now banning smoking in its casinos.
As the cruise line also increasingly sails with a more international crowd of cruisers, the line is also stopping the onboard testing possibilities for guests who need a test to return to their home countries.
It’s not all bad news though from Royal, the cruise line has also extended its final payment date for several voyages.
Royal Caribbean is banning smoking in its onboard casinos effective January 5, 2022. The measure is being implemented following fears of Omicron COVID-19 cases spreading onboard and possibly causing outbreaks, a scenario that would be devastating for the industry.
