Royal Caribbean cruise ship (Photo: Cruise Critic) (6:15 p.m. EDT) — Royal Caribbean has updated its policy on emotional support animals. Emotional support animals — defined as those whose sole function is to provide comfort or emotional support — are no longer allowed onboard its ships; emotional support animals do not qualify as service animals under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). Service animals, which support people with both physical and mental disabilities, are still covered under Royal Caribbean’s policy; they are permitted in all public areas, including dining […]
