Norwegian Cruise Line can require proof of vaccination, judge rules

Norwegian Cruise Line can require passengers to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination, despite a Florida law that sought to ban the so-called vaccine passport program, a federal judge ruled Sunday.

US District Judge Kathleen Williams in Miami granted the company’s request for a preliminary injunction, which prevents enforcement of Florida’s ban while litigation is ongoing. Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings last month sued Florida’s surgeon general, Scott Rivkees, over the law in the US District Court for the Southern District of Florida.