Royal Caribbean backpedaled on vaccination requirements for passengers preparing to set sail next month from ports in Texas and Florida after the states passed laws banning businesses from asking for so-called vaccine passports. Royal Caribbean International said on Friday all crew members will be vaccinated against COVID-19. For other trips passing through US water, Royal Caribbean said that passengers are 'strongly recommended' to get vaccinated. Royal Caribbean International CEO Michael Bayley stated that 90 percent of all customers booking vacations with Royal Caribbean 'are either vaccinated or planning to get vaccinated in time for their cruise'In April, Texas Gov Greg Abbott signed an executive order that bans government-​mandated 'vaccine passports' that show proof of COVID-19 vaccination. Bayley said according to company data, 90 per cent of all customers booking vacations with Royal Caribbean 'are either vaccinated or planning to get vaccinated in time for their cruise.'

Source: Daily Mail June 08, 2021 17:30 UTC