Falmouth, Jamaica May 25, 2022

[cruisematesforever]

We arrive at Falmouth port on May 25 on Explorer of the Seas. Are we allowed to travel freely from the port on a private excursion, not a RC excursion? I keep getting conflicting answers and the RC website is contradicting itself.

[brillohead]

Not sure what you found that was conflicting and contradictory...


 

Q

What requirements are there for guests who wish to go ashore in ports of call? Will I be required to buy a shore excursion? Can I take an independent tour?

A

 

 

Guests can visit most ports of call freely, regardless of vaccination status.

A handful of ports currently require guests to book a shore excursion to go ashore. See below to understand which ports require this.

Healthy Shore Excursions 

Know that Royal Caribbean has worked with local tour operators to ensure they follow our Healthy Sail Panel health guidance for all Shore Excursions in all ports of call. These tours are available at a variety of price points and may be purchased in advance on Cruise Planner or once onboard using the Royal Caribbean App.

 

Requirements for Guests Departing on Round-Trip Cruises from all U.S. home ports, including San Juan, Puerto Rico

Guests may book a shore excursion or visit most ports freely — with the exception of those listed below, which will require tours for all guests who wish to go ashore in April and May, regardless of vaccination status.

• St. Lucia 
• Barbados

At the above destinations, guests may depart the ship and visit the enclosed port area on their own. If they wish to visit further into port, they must have booked a Royal Caribbean shore excursion, or participate in a government approved tour. Government approved tours are unaffiliated with Royal Caribbean. 

Ports that Require Tours for Parties with Unvaccinated Guests

Due to current local requirements, guests who wish to go ashore in Belize and Antigua in April and May will need to meet the following requirements: Fully vaccinated parties may book a shore excursion or visit the port freely. Parties with unvaccinated children will need to book a tour to go ashore.

No Tours Required at Perfect Day or Labadee

Tours or planned activities are not required of any guest who wishes to go ashore at our private destinations, Perfect Day at CocoCay or Labadee, regardless of age or vaccination status.

Learn more about Perfect Day Protocols Here

Requirements for going ashore are subject to change as circumstances evolve, and we will continue to update booked guests of any requirements for their upcoming cruise.

 

Requirements for Guests Departing from Bridgetown, Barbados

Ports that Require Tours for All Guests

Due to current requirements of your itinerary, all guests on April and May sailings from Barbados will need to book a tour if they wish to go ashore in certain ports of call, regardless of vaccination status. Please see below information regarding going ashore for each port of call. 

• St. Lucia
  All guests may depart the ship and visit the enclosed port area on their own. If they wish to visit further into the island, they must purchase a tour through Royal Caribbean, or participate in a government approved tour. Government approved tours are unaffiliated with Royal Caribbean. 

• St. Vincent
  All guests must purchase a tour through Royal Caribbean if they wish to go ashore, regardless of vaccination status.

Ports that Require Tours for Parties with Unvaccinated Guests

Due to current local requirements, guests who wish to go ashore in Antigua in April and May will need to meet the following requirements: Fully vaccinated parties may book a shore excursion or visit the port freely. Parties with unvaccinated children will need to book a tour to go ashore.

Requirements for going ashore are subject to change as circumstances evolve, and we will continue to update booked guests of any requirements for their upcoming cruise.

 

Requirements for Guests on Transatlantic Cruises from the U.S. & Cruises Departing from Europe 

Guests on transatlantic sailings departing the U.S. for Europe can visit most ports of call freely. However, additional requirements may exist in some countries for guests who are not considered up to date by EMA standards. For this reason, it is strongly recommended that guests bring their physical vaccination record and carry it when going ashore, as businesses in some countries may require proof of vaccination to enter.  Learn More. 

For sailings visiting France, guests who are from an Orange List country will not be allowed to go ashore, per French government regulations. Learn which countries are on the Orange List. 

Tours are available at a variety of price points and may be purchased in advance on Cruise Planner or once onboard using the Royal Caribbean App. 

Requirements for going ashore are subject to change as circumstances evolve, and we will continue to update booked guests of any requirements for their upcoming cruise. 

[cruisematesforever]

Fantastic! Looks like RC is allowing passengers to book independent tours in Falmouth in May, Thank you!!!

[cruisejamaica]

Yes, the restrictions were lifted recently, cruise passengers arriving in Jamaica can now go on independent tours, walkabout town etc., but please note that you will be required to wear a mask in some settings.