What it's like to cruise with fewer COVID rules: 'Was it worth the risk? I don't think so'

Many major cruise lines have eased their COVID-19 rules, including dropping vaccine requirements. Some passengers have felt nervous on board at times, while others felt largely safe.

While Welch enjoyed the cruise, Welch found that few passengers followed such recommendations.

"Our dedication to the health and safety of our guests, crew, and the communities we visit is reflected in our protocols and procedures, which were developed in consultation with our medical experts and have proven very effective and adaptable to the evolving public health situation," Carnival told USA TODAY in an emailed statement.

A friend who joined him on the cruise tested positive for COVID afterward, he said, but Prather and his wife did not, and he plans to take another sailing on the Prima with his parents in the spring.

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