What Cruise Lines Allow Unvaccinated Guests to Sail?

At long last, cruise lines are finally starting to drop their vaccine mandates and allow all passengers — inoculated or not — to sail on their ships.

The big question is, what cruise lines allow unvaccinated guests to sail?

In this article, we’ve compiled all cruise lines that allow unvaccinated guests to sail.

Aerial view of COZUMEL CRUISE SHIPS PRINCESS CARNIVAL
Aerial view of COZUMEL CRUISE SHIPS PRINCESS CARNIVAL

(Note: This information is accurate as of February 7, 2023. Check the cruise lines’ websites for the most up-to-date information.)

American Queen Voyages

Unvaccinated guests are welcome to sail on American Queen Voyages.

Azamara

Vaccination for sailings in the U.S. is not required. Beginning March 11, 2023, proof of vaccination for sailings to or from Europe will no longer be required.

Carnival Cruise Line

Unvaccinated guests are welcome to sail on all voyages except those in Australia and people traveling 16 nights or longer. Check with Carnival for specific cruise requirements.

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Carnival Legend, Carnival Liberty, Disney Dream in a port in Nassau
Carnival Legend, Carnival Liberty, Disney Dream in a port in Nassau

Celebrity Cruises

Unvaccinated passengers are welcome to sail on all cruises departing from Europe and the U.S. Vaccination continues to be required on voyages to or from Australia, New Zealand, and the Galapagos Islands.

Cunard Line

All guests 18 and older must be vaccinated to sail. On most sailings, kids and teens aged 17 and under do not have a vaccine requirement. Check with Cunard for information on your specific sailing.

Disney Cruise Line

Unvaccinated guests are welcome to sail on all voyages.

Holland America Line

Unvaccinated guests are welcome on most voyages. This doesn’t apply to select destinations where local regulations vary, including Australia.

MSC Cruises

Unvaccinated guests are permitted to sail on most MSC voyages.

Aerial view of MSC Seascape
Aerial view of MSC Seascape (Image courtesy of MSC Cruises)

Norwegian Cruise Line

Unvaccinated guests are welcome to sail on all voyages.

Oceania Cruises

Unvaccinated guests are welcome to sail on all voyages except for itineraries sailing in destinations that require vaccinations.

Princess Cruises

Unvaccinated guests are welcome to sail on all voyages.

Regent Seven Seas Cruises

Unvaccinated guests are welcome to sail on all voyages except for destinations that require vaccinations.

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View of Seven Seas Explorer, considered one of the impressive cruise ships.
View of Seven Seas Explorer (Photo via the Regent Seven Seas Cruises Facebook page)

Royal Caribbean

Unvaccinated guests are welcome to sail on all voyages except those from Australia and on transatlantic and transpacific cruises.

Seabourn

Unvaccinated guests are welcome on most voyages, except those visiting destinations where local regulations vary, including Australia. Check with Seabourn for protocols on your specific sailing.

Silversea Cruises

Unvaccinated guests are welcome to sail on most voyages, except for itineraries that feature destinations with local regulations that may continue to require vaccination, including Australia.

Viking

All guests must be vaccinated to sail with Viking. Booster shots are not required.

Aerial view of Viking Dubrovnik in croatia
Aerial view of Viking Dubrovnik in Croatia (Photo courtesy of Viking)

Virgin Voyages

Unvaccinated guests are welcome to sail on all voyages.

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