Royal Caribbean Cruises has lifted its ban on passport holders from China, Hong Kong and Macau after adopting the controversial policy last week.
The cruise company introduced the ban on Friday in response to several ports and governments restricting travel for Chinese passport holders.
Currently Singapore and Philippines are both prohibiting the entry of Chinese passport holders.
The decision to scrap the ban comes after the US government banned foreign nationals who had visited China in the past two weeks – a move which the Chinese government later criticised.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) had called for travel bans to be avoided.
Every passenger who has travelled from, to or through mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau 15 days prior to the departure date is still banned from boarding any of Royal’s vessels.
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A statement from Royal Caribbean Cruises, parent of Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, Azamara and Silversea said: “Royal Caribbean has ended its temporary general restriction on holders of passports from China, Hong Kong and Macau.
“The general restriction was adopted last week in response to numerous ports and governments around the world restricting travel for Chinese passport holders, often with little advance notice.
“Now that these governmental restrictions have been clarified, we are able to clarify our own policies. Our 15-day restriction on all individuals who have traveled from, to or through mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau remains in effect, and so do restrictions on individuals who have been in close contact with persons who have traveled from, through or to China, Hong Kong and Macau in the past 15 days.
“We encourage holders of China, Hong Kong and Macau passports to be aware of the potential for a disrupted vacation, and to contact us with any questions.”
Four passengers were tested for coronavirus on Anthem of the Seas last week while the vessel was docked in Bayonne, New Jersey.
All tests came back negative.