Very good evening doctors. i am going on two consecutive cruises. should i wear a mask on the cruises? should people continue to wear masks indoors or outdoors?

You will be exposed to many people from different parts of the country or world, that you don't know, or about there vaccination history. Don't take any chances, even if your vaccinated and boosted. Flu season is here as well as new variants of Covid. Don't take any risks and enjoy your cruise, so you can take your second cruise, and wear your mask and bring a few spares.

Aside from internal regulations, this is becoming more of a personal choice, immediate and medium term goals. Would definitely recommend wearing a mask in case feeling slightly sick in order to protect others. For as long as able to distance, much easier outdoors no need for mask.

Wearing a mask will protect you from respiratory infections in the close quarters on a cruise. You need to balance this with the interference in personal interactions and socializations. My recommendation would be to safeguard your health by wearing a mask. Wish you good health!