Royal Caribbean has released the health protocols for guests sailing on Harmony of the Seas from Spain in August.
Like other ships that have restarted sailings, Harmony of the Seas has its own set of protocols for passengers that will bee sailing when the first cruises resume.
Harmony of the Seas is scheduled to restart sailings from Barcelona, Spain on August 15, 2021.
Keep in mind these protocols could change, and protocols for European sailings may be different than protocols when the ship returns to the United States.
Here is what Royal Caribbean has outlined for guests sailing on Harmony.
Vaccines
All guests 18 years and older must present proof of full Covid-19 vaccination, with the final dose of the vaccine administered at least 14 days before the sail date.
Guests younger than 18 years of age do not need to be vaccinated; however, if they are, they should bring proof of vaccination to board and follow the testing guidance for fully vaccinated guests.
All crew onboard Harmony of the Seas will be fully vaccinated.
On the transatlantic crossing to the United States, all guests must present proof of full COVID-19 vaccination, with the final dose of the vaccine administered at least 14 days before the sail date. Guests without proof of vaccination will not be permitted to sail.
Proof of vaccination
Acceptable proof of vaccination must be in the form of the original vaccination record document issued by the country’s health authority or healthcare provider that administered the vaccination.
The vaccination record submitted must show that the guest is fully vaccinated. This means that the guest has completed the full cycle of required doses for the vaccine administered (e.g., received the second dose in a two-dose series) and that the guest has received the final dose at least 14 days before arriving at their cruise departure terminal in Barcelona.
Testing & Entry Requirements
Guests sailing from Barcelona, Spain will need to have the following documents when arriving to board the ship.
- Proof of Vaccinations: Royal Caribbean requires guests age 18 years and older to be fully vaccinated. Upon arrival at the port, vaccinated guests must display proof of vaccination - acceptable proof of vaccination must be in the form of the original vaccination record document issued by the country’s health authority or healthcare provider that administered the vaccination. The vaccination record submitted must show that the guest is fully vaccinated — this means that the guest has completed the full cycle of required doses for the vaccine administered (e.g., received the second dose in a two-dose series) and that the guest has received the final dose at least 14 days before arriving at their cruise departure terminal in Barcelona.
- Antigen Test Result: All guests age 2 years and older— including those who have been vaccinated — will need to take a complimentary antigen test on arrival at the port and present the negative test result.
- Passport/European ID Card: Guests of all ages must have a passport valid for at least 6 months after the date of return to the guest’s home country. EU Nationals may also present their European ID card.
- Health Questionnaire: Guests of all ages must complete the pre-cruise Health Questionnaire on the Royal Caribbean App the day before you board.
- Visa: should one be required to enter Spain and any of the ports of call included within the itinerary.
Boarding Day in Barcelona
All guests age 2 years and older must take a complimentary rapid antigen test at the terminal in Barcelona and receive a negative result in order to sail. Registration instructions will be emailed in advance — approximately 14-18 days before the sail date.
During the Cruise
All unvaccinated guests aged between 2-17 years, must take a complimentary rapid antigen test towards the middle of the cruise. Once onboard, we’ll let you know where to go to take it.
Before Returning Home
All guests aged 2 years and older will need to take a complimentary COVID-19 test before disembarking the cruise. This result is required for re-entry into Spain and can also be used for re-entry into the guest’s home country, if needed. Additional details will be provided onboard.
Guests under 2 years of age will not be tested.
Masks
All guests 6 years and older, regardless of vaccine status, must wear a mask in all indoor and outdoor public spaces, unless seated and actively eating or drinking or sitting beside the pool.
Masks are not required to be worn:
- In your own stateroom
- In the pool or any activity where it could get wet
- At public ports of call, local mask guidelines apply.
Temperature Checks
For cruises departing from Spain, daily temperature checks will be conducted on all guests and crew to comply with local and national guidelines.
More changes likely
Please note that health protocols are expected to change over time. Guidance for other ports and sailings is still in development with federal, state, and local authorities.
Royal Caribbean promises more updates as they become necessary.
Here is a look at the email sent to passengers booked on Harmony.
