Disney Cruise Line will require passengers as young as 5 years old to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before setting sail, according to the cruise liner’s website.
The cruise liner stated on its website that the new rules begin on Jan. 13, 2022.
Passengers who are not eligible to get vaccinated because of age will be required to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken 24 hours to 3 days before their ship is scheduled to sail.
“Guests ages 5 through 11 may complete this testing requirement in lieu of being fully vaccinated for sailings that depart before January 13, 2022. Guests 4 years of age and under must complete the testing requirements. The test should be a NAAT test, rapid PCR test, or lab-based PCR test,” Disney Cruise line stated on its “Know Before You Go” webpage.
Disney Cruise Line will be the first major cruise liner to require younger children to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.