We’ve compiled a list of cruise ships currently sailing from North American (USA and Bahamas) ports, the date they returned to service, and important things to know if you want to sail on each ship.
(Note: vaccine and testing requirements and onboard protocols are subject to change at any time, and you should confirm what’s applicable for your specific sailing with the cruise line or your travel agent.)
June 2021
Adventure of the Seas
- Cruising from: Nassau, Bahamas since June 12, 2021
- Vaccine Requirement: Yes, for all passengers 12 and up
- Testing Requirements: Must present a negative result from a test within 72 hours at check-in
- Onboard: Masks required indoors except when actively eating or drinking, and in some other scenarios
Celebrity Edge
- Cruising from: Fort Lauderdale, Florida since June 26, 2021
- Vaccine Requirement: Yes, for all passengers 12 and up
- Testing Requirements: Must present a negative result from a test within 72 hours at check-in
- Onboard: Masks required indoors for unvaccinated passengers except when actively eating or drinking, and in some other scenarios
July 2021
Carnival Horizon (Photo courtesy of Carnival Cruise Line)
Crystal Serenity
- Cruising from: Nassau and Bimini, Bahamas and Miami, Florida since July 3, 2021
- Vaccine Requirement: Yes, for all passengers 12 and up
- Testing Requirements: Must present a negative result from a test within 4 to 5 days of check-in, depending on the embarkation port
- Onboard: Masks required in select situations
Carnival Vista
- Cruising from: Galveston, Texas since July 3, 2021
- Vaccine Requirement: Yes, for all passengers 12 and up; parties with unvaccinated children under 12 must apply for a capacity-controlled waiver
- Testing Requirements: Must present a negative result from a test within 72 hours of check-in
- Onboard: Masks required in designated areas and situations
Carnival Horizon
- Cruising from: Miami, Florida since July 4, 2021
- Vaccine Requirement: Yes, for all passengers 12 and up; parties with unvaccinated children under 12 must apply for a capacity-controlled waiver
- Testing Requirements: Must present a negative result from a test within 72 hours of check-in
- Onboard: Masks required in designated areas
Celebrity Equinox
- Cruising from: Fort Lauderdale, Florida since July 25, 2021
- Vaccine Requirement: Yes, for all passengers 12 and up
- Testing Requirements: Must present a negative result from a test within 72 hours at check-in
- Onboard: Masks required indoors for unvaccinated passengers except when actively eating or drinking, and in some other designated areas and situations
Celebrity Equinox
Celebrity Millennium
- Cruising from: Seattle, Washington since July 23, 2021
- Vaccine Requirement: Yes, for all passengers 12 and up
- Testing Requirements: Must present a negative result from a test within 72 hours at check-in
- Onboard: Masks required indoors for unvaccinated passengers except when actively eating or drinking, and in some other designated areas and situations
Majestic Princess
- Cruising from: Seattle, Washington since July 25, 2021
- Vaccine Requirement: Yes, for all passengers
- Testing Requirements: Must present a negative result from a test within 72 hours of check-in
- Onboard: Masks required in designated areas
Carnival Miracle
- Cruising from: Seattle, Washington since July 27, 2021
- Vaccine Requirement: Yes, for all passengers 12 and up; parties with unvaccinated adults or children under 12 must apply for a capacity-controlled waiver
- Testing Requirements: Must present a negative result from a test within 72 hours of check-in
- Onboard: Masks required in designated areas
Mardi Gras
- Cruising from: Port Canaveral, Florida since July 31, 2021
- Vaccine Requirement: Yes, for all passengers 12 and up; parties with unvaccinated children under 12 must apply for a capacity-controlled waiver
- Testing Requirements: Must present a negative result from a test within 72 hours of check-in
- Onboard: Masks required in designated areas
MSC Meraviglia
- Cruising from: Miami, Florida since August 2, 2021
- Vaccine Requirement: Yes, for all passengers 12 and up for sailings September 3, 2021 through October 31
- Testing Requirements: Must present a negative result from a test within 72 hours of check-in
- Onboard: Masks required in designated areas
Norwegian Encore
- Cruising from: Seattle, Washington since August 7, 2021
- Vaccine Requirement: Yes, for all passengers
- Testing Requirements: Must receive a negative result from a test administered at check-in
- Onboard: Masks are not required anywhere on the ship
Allure of the Seas
- Cruising from: Port Canaveral, Florida since August 8, 2021
- Vaccine Requirement: Yes, for all passengers 12 and up
- Testing Requirements: Must present a negative result from a test within 72 hours at check-in
- Onboard: Masks required indoors except when actively eating or drinking, and in some other scenarios
Disney Dream
- Cruising from: Port Canaveral, Florida since August 9, 2021
- Vaccine Requirement: Yes, for all passengers 12 and up
- Testing Requirements: Must present a negative result from a test within 72 hours at check-in and prior to boarding
- Onboard: Masks required indoors except when actively eating or drinking, and in some other scenarios
Ovation of the Seas
- Cruising from: Seattle, Washington since August 13, 2021
- Vaccine Requirement: Yes, for all passengers 12 and up
- Testing Requirements: Must present a negative result from a test within 72 hours at check-in
- Onboard: Masks required indoors except when actively eating or drinking, and in some other scenarios
Symphony of the Seas
- Cruising from: Miami, Florida since August 14, 2021
- Vaccine Requirement: Yes, for all passengers 12 and up
- Testing Requirements: Must present a negative result from a test within 72 hours at check-in
- Onboard: Masks required indoors except when actively eating or drinking, and in some other scenarios
Symphony of the Seas
Carnival Breeze
- Cruising from: Galveston, Texas since August 14, 2021
- Vaccine Requirement: Yes, for all passengers 12 and up; parties with unvaccinated children under 12 must apply for a capacity-controlled waiver
- Testing Requirements: Must present a negative result from a test within 72 hours of check-in
- Onboard: Masks required in designated areas
Carnival Sunrise
- Cruising from: Miami, Florida since August 14, 2021
- Vaccine Requirement: Yes, for all passengers 12 and up; parties with unvaccinated children under 12 must apply for a capacity-controlled waiver
- Testing Requirements: Must present a negative result from a test within 72 hours of check-in
- Onboard: Masks required in designated areas
Independence of the Seas
- Cruising from: Galveston, Texas since August 15, 2021
- Vaccine Requirement: Yes, for all passengers 12 and up
- Testing Requirements: Must present a negative result from a test within 72 hours at check-in
- Onboard: Masks required indoors except when actively eating or drinking, and in some other scenarios
Norwegian Gem
- Cruising from: Miami, Florida since August 15, 2021
- Vaccine Requirement: Yes, for all passengers
- Testing Requirements: Must receive a negative result from a test administered at check-in
- Onboard: Masks are not required anywhere on the ship
Carnival Panorama
- Cruising from: Long Beach, California since August 21, 2021
- Vaccine Requirement: Yes, for all passengers 12 and up; parties with unvaccinated adults or children under 12 must apply for a capacity-controlled waiver
- Testing Requirements: Must present a negative result from a test within 72 hours of check-in
- Onboard: Masks required in designated areas
Mariner of the Seas
- Cruising from: Port Canaveral, Florida since August 23, 2021
- Vaccine Requirement: Yes, for all passengers 12 and up
- Testing Requirements: Must present a negative result from a test within 72 hours at check-in
- Onboard: Masks required indoors except when actively eating or drinking, and in some other scenarios
Updated: August 25, 2021
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