Royal Caribbean group, Carnival brand mandate temperature screenings for all

Applies to all people, all sailings

Effective today, these apply to passengers, crew and visitors on embarkation day.

Digital, non-touch scanners

Royal Caribbean said digital, non-touch scanners are used for the screenings.

If temperature registers about 100.4°F (38°C), the person and any travel companions will be referred to a secondary health screening. Travelers who are denied boarding due to screening results will receive compensation, Royal Caribbean said.

The temperature checks are in addition to a host of other actions already in place and reviewed daily.

Carnival Cruise Line

Carnival also outlined a number of actions including the temperature checks. Details are here.