Several Cruise Lines Adding Vaccine Booster Requirements

Several cruise lines around the world have begun requiring passengers to get a coronaviruses booster shot before boarding their ships.

According to The Points Guy, small-ship specialist UnCruise Adventures, German luxury brand Hapag-Lloyd Cruises and river cruise specialist Grand Circle Cruise Line will all require booster shots in the coming weeks.

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The rule change will be in effect on February 14 and on April 1 at Grand Circle Cruise Line.

In December, Cruise Critic revealed that P&O Cruises and Cunard had updated their vaccine policies to require passengers to be protected against the omicron variant of COVID-19.

More and more tourism destinations are requiring proof of vaccine booster before allowing people to enter or leave. The citizens of the United Arab Emirates need to be fully protected against tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis.

Travelers heading to the island of Maui will be required to show proof of a booster or negative coronaviruses test to eat indoors, work out or visit bars.

The French Health Pass, a certificate that allows tourists to enter museums, bars and more, starts on January 15 and requires proof of a COVID-19 booster.

The Netherlands will only accept vaccine certificates that show a traveler received a booster shot.