Important news if you’re planning to sail the high seas on this year’s Chris Jericho Cruise.
Norwegian Cruise Line has announced that all guests on their ships must show proof of being vaccinated for COVID-19. This protocol also includes Chris Jericho’s Rock ‘N’ Rager At Sea, now set to depart on its third voyage in October.
From the Rock ‘N’ Rager website (via Norwegian):
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings announced the launch of its SailSAFE health and safety program on April 5, 2021. This includes required vaccinations for all guests and crew on NCL sailings through December 31, 2021. All guests sailing on our 2021 events are required to be fully vaccinated at least 2 weeks prior to departure in order to board. Vaccines combined with multi-layered and robust preventative health and safety measures, including universal Covid-19 testing prior to embarkation, will help us provide a uniquely safe and healthy environment.
Each guest must submit proof they have completed the full cycle of required doses for the vaccine administered at least 2 weeks prior to their sail date. Guests who are not old enough to be vaccinated will not be allowed on these sailings. However, we eagerly await an expansion of the age criteria for vaccinations by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration so we can once again welcome these guests back on board.
As plans and protocols continue to evolve in the months leading up to our first 2022 sailing, we cannot yet confirm if guests will be required to be vaccinated on our sailings beyond 2021, but we will continue to follow the science and expert advice.
We are committed to keeping you apprised of any policy changes as far as possible in advance of your scheduled vacation and will always share the most updated information regarding your vacation with booked guests via email and on this website.
Brandon Thurston of Wrestlenomics also received a statement from a spokesman of Sixthman (a NCL subsidiary producing the cruise) that confirmed Norwegian’s new safety protocols as it relates to all guests, crew and talent, which will include some of the AEW roster:
“We can confirm that in compliance with Norwegian Cruise Line’s health and safety protocol and 100% vaccine requirement, everyone on board all of our 2021 events on Norwegian Gem including all guests, crew, and talent will be vaccinated against COVID-19.”
The Chris Jericho cruise isn’t the only AEW-centric event subject to the new protocols, however. On Wednesday, All Elite Wrestling also announced all guests that wish to attend AEW Dynamite: Grand Slam in New York City on September 22 must show proof of vaccination as well. View more information about the vaccination protocol at this link.
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