Testing is still required within 48 hours (if antigen) or 72 hours (if PCR) of boarding. - For sailings on or after March 2, 2023, pre-cruise testing will no longer be necessary to board. - Masks are no longer required onboard.
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Carnival Cruise LineCarnival no longer requires masks on its ships. Passengers are encouraged to wear them during embarkation and disembarkation, as well as in areas with large crowds. Masks may also be required when ashore, per local guidelines. Cruisers must wear masks in the onboard medical center.
The policy now reads, “out of an abundance of caution, for the time being, masks are required in public indoor spaces.” Those indoor spaces include all lounges, corridors, elevators, theaters, casinos, and other spaces, unless guests are eating or drinking. Guests do not need to wear masks in their staterooms.
Mexico's most popular tourist destinations like Cancun, Riviera Maya, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico City, and Cabo San Lucas all remain safe so do not allow the current Mexico travel warning to scare you into not visiting Mexico.
“When a lot of people share any common space, like a cruise ship, the risk of an outbreak goes up,” Labus told Verywell. “When an outbreak does occur on a cruise ship, the high-density environment means a lot of people can get sick in a very short period of time.”
Cruising in 2023 is mostly back to normal following the pandemic-induced changes implemented across the industry in 2021 and 2022. Pre-cruise testing has been almost entirely abolished, ships are sailing at full capacity, and new ships are being constructed.
Yes, Cozumel is considered a safe destination for tourists. The island has a relatively low crime rate, and the local authorities take measures to ensure the safety of visitors.
In general, it is not advisable to travel to the Mexican states subject to a Level 4 advisory. But you will need to assess your own risk tolerance when considering travel to states subject to Level 3 advisories, including popular tourist hotspots like Guanajuato, Jalisco, and Baja California states.