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What U.S. Cruise Ships are Sailing Right Now?

After a pause of more than 450 days, cruise ships are now sailing. North American cruise operators started service in June 2021. And while all the major cruise lines are now back at sea, the return to cruising has taken a phased approach, with ships returning to service one at a time and some cruise lines keeping vessels idle until well into 2022.

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 PCR or antigen test within 48 hours at check-in, unvaccinated kids ages 2-11 must present a negative PCR test result taken within three days of embarkation
Onboard: Masks required indoors for unvaccinated passengers except when actively eating or drinking, and in some other scenarios

July 2021

carnival horizon — 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 test result from within 48 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 test result from within 48 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 PCR or antigen test within 48 hours at check-in, unvaccinated kids ages 2-11 must present a negative PCR test result taken within three days of embarkation
Onboard: Masks required indoors for unvaccinated passengers except when actively eating or drinking, and in some other designated areas and situations

Celebrity Millennium

Cruising from: Seattle, Washington since July 23, 2021
Vaccine Requirement: Yes, for all passengers 12 and up
Testing Requirements: Vaccinated guests must present a negative result from a PCR or antigen test within 48 hours at check-in, unvaccinated kids ages 2-11 must present a negative result from a PCR test taken within 72 hours of check-in — but not on embarkation day
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 (as of October 2021, is now sailing from Los Angeles for the fall and winter season)
Vaccine Requirement: Yes, for all passengers
Testing Requirements: Must present a negative test result from within 48 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 test result from within 48 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 test result from within 48 hours of check-in
Onboard: Masks required in designated areas

August 2021

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 test result from within 48 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

Carnival Magic

Cruising from: Port Canaveral, Florida since August 7, 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 test result from within 48 hours of check-in
Onboard: Masks required in designated areas

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 48 hours at check-in, unvaccinated kids ages 2-11 must present a negative PCR test result taken within 72 hours of 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 48 hours at check-in, unvaccinated kids ages 2-11 must present a negative PCR test result taken within 72 hours of 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 48 hours at check-in, unvaccinated kids ages 2-11 must present a negative PCR test result taken within 72 hours of check-in
Onboard: Masks required indoors except when actively eating or drinking, and in some other scenarios

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 test result from within 48 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 test result from within 48 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 48 hours at check-in, unvaccinated kids ages 2-11 must present a negative PCR test result taken within 72 hours of 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 test result from within 48 hours of check-in
Onboard: Masks required in designated areas

Crystal Symphony

Cruising from: Boston, Massachusetts since August 22, 2021 (as of September 24, Symphony is now sailing from New York City)
Vaccine Requirement: Yes, for all passengers
Testing Requirements: None ahead of time, but passengers will be tested at the port prior to boarding the ship
Onboard: Masks required in select situations

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 48 hours at check-in, unvaccinated kids ages 2-11 must present a negative PCR test result taken within 72 hours of check-in
Onboard: Masks required indoors except when actively eating or drinking, and in some other scenarios

September 2021

Oasis of the Seas

Cruising from: Bayonne, New Jersey since September 5, 2021
Vaccine Requirement: Yes, for all passengers 12 and up
Testing Requirements: Vaccinated guests must present a negative result from a PCR or antigen test within 48 hours at check-in, unvaccinated kids ages 2-11 must present a negative result from a PCR test taken within 72 hours of check-in
Onboard: Masks required indoors except when actively eating or drinking, and in some other scenarios

Disney Fantasy

Cruising from: Port Canaveral, Florida since September 11, 2021
Vaccine Requirement: Yes, for all passengers 12 and up
Testing Requirements: Kids 11 and younger must present a negative result from a test within 72 hours at check-in and prior to boarding, all passengers will also be tested at the port prior to boarding the ship
Onboard: Masks required indoors except when actively eating or drinking, and in some other scenarios

Carnival Pride

Cruising from: Baltimore, Maryland since September 12, 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 48 hours of check-in
Onboard: Masks required indoors, except while eating or drinking

MSC Divina

Cruising from: Port Canaveral, Florida since September 16, 2021
Vaccine Requirement: Yes, for all passengers 12 and up
Testing Requirements: Must present a negative result from a test within 48 hours of check-in
Onboard: Masks required indoors, except while eating or drinking

Carnival Glory

Cruising from: New Orleans, Louisiana since September 19, 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 48 hours of check-in
Onboard: Masks required indoors, except while eating or drinking

Carnival Dream

Cruising from: Galveston, Texas since September 19, 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 48 hours of check-in
Onboard: Masks required indoors, except while eating or drinking

Zuiderdam

Cruising from: San Diego, California since September 25, 2021
Vaccine Requirement: Yes, for all passengers regardless of age
Testing Requirements: Must present a negative result from a test within 48 hours of check-in
Onboard: Masks required in most indoor areas

Grand Princess

Cruising from: Los Angeles, California since September 25, 2021
Vaccine Requirement: Yes, for all passengers regardless of age
Testing Requirements: Must present a negative test result from within 48 hours of check-in
Onboard: Masks required in most indoor areas

Norwegian Breakaway

Cruising from: Manhattan, New York since September 26, 2021
Vaccine Requirement: Yes, for all passengers regardless of age
Testing Requirements: Must receive a negative result from a test administered at check-in
Onboard: Masks are not required anywhere on the ship

October 2021

Disney Wonder

Cruising from: San Diego, California since October 1, 2021
Vaccine Requirement: Yes, for all passengers 12 and up
Testing Requirements: Kids 11 and younger must present a negative result from a test taken within 72 and 24 hours of check-in; all passengers will also be tested at the port prior to boarding the ship
Onboard: Masks required indoors except when actively eating or drinking, and in some other scenarios

Liberty of the Seas

Cruising from: Galveston, Texas since October 3, 2021
Vaccine Requirement: Yes, for all passengers 12 and up
Testing Requirements: Vaccinated guests must present a negative result from a PCR or antigen test within 48 hours at check-in, unvaccinated kids ages 2-11 must present a negative result from a PCR test taken within 72 hours of check-in
Onboard: Masks required indoors except when actively eating or drinking, and in some other scenarios

Scarlet Lady

Cruising from: Miami, Florida since October 6, 2021
Vaccine Requirement: Yes, for all passengers (Virgin Voyages is an adults-only cruise line)
Testing Requirements: Guests are tested at the cruise terminal prior to embarkation
Onboard: Masks are required in cruise terminals and on shuttles, but not on the ship

Carnival Freedom

Cruising from: Miami, Florida since October 9, 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 48 hours of check-in
Onboard: Masks required indoors, except while eating or drinking

Koningsdam

Cruising from: San Diego, California since October 10, 2021
Vaccine Requirement: Yes, for all passengers regardless of age
Testing Requirements: Must present a negative result from a test within 48 hours of check-in
Onboard: Masks required in most indoor areas

Carnival Elation

Cruising from: Port Canaveral, Florida since October 11, 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 48 hours of check-in
Onboard: Masks required indoors, except while eating or drinking

Emerald Princess

Cruising from: Los Angeles, California since October 15, 2021 on a Panama Canal cruise — is now sailing from Fort Lauderdale
Vaccine Requirement: Yes, for all passengers regardless of age
Testing Requirements: Must present a negative test result from within 48 hours of check-in
Onboard: Masks required in most indoor areas

Serenade of the Seas

Cruising from: Tampa, Florida since October 16, 2021
Vaccine Requirement: Yes, for all passengers 12 and up
Testing Requirements: Vaccinated guests must present a negative result from a PCR or antigen test within 48 hours at check-in, unvaccinated kids ages 2-11 must present a negative result from a PCR test taken within 72 hours of check-in — but not on embarkation day
Onboard: Masks required indoors except when actively eating or drinking, and in some other scenarios

Viking Orion

Cruising from: Fort Lauderdale, Florida since October 20, 2021
Vaccine Requirement: Yes, for all passengers (Viking is an adults-only line)
Testing Requirements: A PCR test is administered at the port on embarkation day
Onboard: Masks required in some onboard areas

Nieuw Amsterdam

Cruising from: Fort Lauderdale, Florida since October 23, 2021
Vaccine Requirement: Yes, for all passengers regardless of age
Testing Requirements: Must present a negative result from a test within 48 hours of check-in
Onboard: Masks required in most indoor areas

Norwegian Bliss

Cruising from: Los Angeles, California since October 24, 2021
Vaccine Requirement: Yes, for all passengers regardless of age
Testing Requirements: Must receive a negative result from a test administered at check-in
Onboard: Masks are not required anywhere on the ship

Celebrity Apex

Cruising from: Fort Lauderdale, Florida since October 24, 2021
Vaccine Requirement: Yes, for all passengers 12 and up
Testing Requirements: Vaccinated guests must present a negative result from a PCR or antigen test within 48 hours at check-in, unvaccinated kids ages 2-11 must present a negative result from a PCR test taken within 72 hours of check-in — but not on embarkation day
Onboard: Masks required indoors for unvaccinated passengers except when actively eating or drinking, and in some other designated areas and situations

Disney Magic

Cruising from: Miami, Florida since October 28, 2021
Vaccine Requirement: Yes, for all passengers 12 and up
Testing Requirements: Kids 11 and younger must present a negative result from a test within 72 hours at check-in and prior to boarding, all passengers will also be tested at the port prior to boarding the ship
Onboard: Masks required indoors except when actively eating or drinking, and in some other scenarios

Ruby Princess

Cruising from: San Francisco, California since October 31, 2021
Vaccine Requirement: Yes, for all passengers regardless of age
Testing Requirements: Must present a negative test result from within 48 hours of check-in
Onboard: Masks required in most indoor areas

Originally published on August 25, 2021. Updated on November 3, 2021.

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