Puerto Rico Covid Travel Restrictions ALMOST done with (Update)

[Aviator of the Seas]

New relevant rules announced by the Governor today. Effective May 24 to June 6, 2021:

 

• To avoid quarantine upon entry, travelers can EITHER have evidence of full vaccination OR a negative molecular test taken within 72 hours of travel, and upload the documentation to the travelsafe.pr.gov portal within 72 hours of arrival, and obtain an "ok" QR code to exit the airport without delays. This is for domestic U.S. flights (arrivals to Puerto Rico from any mainland or territorial United States jurisdiction). International arrivals are still required to present a negative Covid molecular test.
• Curfew is cancelled (previously from midnight to 5:00 AM).
• Vaccinated people can move about outdoors without masks (honor system).
• Restaurant and stores occupancy capacity increased to 50%.
• Restaurants and stores can operate from 5:00 AM to midnight.
• Hotel food and beverage can remain open for registered guests only after midnight.
• Alcoholic beverages allowed at beaches again.
• Short-term rentals (AirBnB, etc.) that do not have an Innkeeper number/certificate from the Puerto Rico Government cannot operate legally.
• All attractions, parks, beaches, venues, etc. open. Check for specific capacity restrictions. 

 

Any questions, shoot!

[Goldconnection]

We are planning to complete 3 cruises B2B. Just wondering if San Juan will require us to quarantine as we are planning to end our vacation in San Juan and stay on the island for a few days. We are vaccinated.

Edited May 23, 2021 by Goldconnection
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[SOPOME]

On 5/20/2021 at 8:01 PM, Aviator of the Seas said:

New relevant rules announced by the Governor today. Effective May 24 to June 6, 2021:

 

• To avoid quarantine upon entry, travelers can EITHER have evidence of full vaccination OR a negative molecular test taken within 72 hours of travel, and upload the documentation to the travelsafe.pr.gov portal within 72 hours of arrival, and obtain an "ok" QR code to exit the airport without delays. This is for domestic U.S. flights (arrivals to Puerto Rico from any mainland or territorial United States jurisdiction). International arrivals are still required to present a negative Covid molecular test.
• Curfew is cancelled (previously from midnight to 5:00 AM).
• Vaccinated people can move about outdoors without masks (honor system).
• Restaurant and stores occupancy capacity increased to 50%.
• Restaurants and stores can operate from 5:00 AM to midnight.
• Hotel food and beverage can remain open for registered guests only after midnight.
• Alcoholic beverages allowed at beaches again.
• Short-term rentals (AirBnB, etc.) that do not have an Innkeeper number/certificate from the Puerto Rico Government cannot operate legally.
• All attractions, parks, beaches, venues, etc. open. Check for specific capacity restrictions. 

 

Any questions, shoot!

Thanks so much for the update.  Our family is scheduled for a cruise out of SJ on September 5th.  It's hard to find up to date info on cases and  vaccine progress on the island.  How is it progressing? Do you have supplies of all three vaccines?   If CDC approves US cruises soon, do you think SJ will be ready by the end of the summer to greet passengers??

[njhorseman]

41 minutes ago, SOPOME said:

Thanks so much for the update.  Our family is scheduled for a cruise out of SJ on September 5th.  It's hard to find up to date info on cases and  vaccine progress on the island.  How is it progressing? Do you have supplies of all three vaccines?   If CDC approves US cruises soon, do you think SJ will be ready by the end of the summer to greet passengers??

Johns Hopkins University has a substantial amount of data:

https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/region/us/puerto-rico

The NY Times also is a good source:

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2021/us/puerto-rico-covid-cases.html

More from COVID ActNow:

https://covidactnow.org/us/puerto_rico-pr/?s=1857775

Edited May 23, 2021 by njhorseman

[SOPOME]

5 hours ago, njhorseman said:

Johns Hopkins University has a substantial amount of data:

https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/region/us/puerto-rico

The NY Times also is a good source:

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2021/us/puerto-rico-covid-cases.html

More from COVID ActNow:

https://covidactnow.org/us/puerto_rico-pr/?s=1857775

Thank you!

[Aviator of the Seas]

16 hours ago, Goldconnection said:

We are planning to complete 3 cruises B2B. Just wondering if San Juan will require us to quarantine as we are planning to end our vacation in San Juan and stay on the island for a few days. We are vaccinated.

Puerto Rico is still ironing out the requirements for cruise ship passengers with the CDC. But you should be okay. Same rules as Miami, Port Everglades, etc. most likely.

[Aviator of the Seas]

14 hours ago, SOPOME said:

Thanks so much for the update.  Our family is scheduled for a cruise out of SJ on September 5th.  It's hard to find up to date info on cases and  vaccine progress on the island.  How is it progressing? Do you have supplies of all three vaccines?   If CDC approves US cruises soon, do you think SJ will be ready by the end of the summer to greet passengers??

Puerto Rico has the 8th lowest incidence of deaths per million inhabitants in the United States. Our health system was never overwhelmed. In fact, it has remain underutilized for the last year+. You can compare our case load vs. other states here: https://www.realclearpolitics.com/coronavirus/country/united-states/ (don't shoot the messenger - the data is accurate).

 

We are receiving all three American vaccines: Moderna, Pfizer and J&J. Available at Walgreens, CVS, etc. The J&J vaccine, along with testing, will be available at the SJU airport real soon.

 

San Juan will be ready for cruises as soon as the CDC gives the green light. I work in the industry and we're already making deployment plans with our cruise line clients.

[Goldconnection]

3 hours ago, Aviator of the Seas said:

Puerto Rico is still ironing out the requirements for cruise ship passengers with the CDC. But you should be okay. Same rules as Miami, Port Everglades, etc. most likely.

Thank you so much for all the info and updates. 

[SOPOME]

3 hours ago, Aviator of the Seas said:

Puerto Rico has the 8th lowest incidence of deaths per million inhabitants in the United States. Our health system was never overwhelmed. In fact, it has remain underutilized for the last year+. You can compare our case load vs. other states here: https://www.realclearpolitics.com/coronavirus/country/united-states/ (don't shoot the messenger - the data is accurate).

 

We are receiving all three American vaccines: Moderna, Pfizer and J&J. Available at Walgreens, CVS, etc. The J&J vaccine, along with testing, will be available at the SJU airport real soon.

 

San Juan will be ready for cruises as soon as the CDC gives the green light. I work in the industry and we're already making deployment plans with our cruise line clients.

Thank you for your insight.  It's much appreciated!!

[Roger88]

I remember visiting Puerto Rico 5 years ago. Its such a nice place if you are a tourist (especially a tourist from the US). Nice beaches, drinks and girls. Cant wait to be back 

[rmandmm]

@Aviator of the Seas, thank you for the local commentary. Much appreciated. I’m vaxxed and not worried about entry from mainland US but wonder what we’ll have to do upon return form other countries to San Juan and ultimately back to mainland. I suppose, like you say, it’ll match what you’d have to do returning to FL. I guess I’m asking if you have any thoughts since you’re there in PR working in the industry. Thanks for any ‘educated conjecture’ you might have! 🙂

[SOPOME]

On 5/20/2021 at 8:01 PM, Aviator of the Seas said:

New relevant rules announced by the Governor today. Effective May 24 to June 6, 2021:

 

• To avoid quarantine upon entry, travelers can EITHER have evidence of full vaccination OR a negative molecular test taken within 72 hours of travel, and upload the documentation to the travelsafe.pr.gov portal within 72 hours of arrival, and obtain an "ok" QR code to exit the airport without delays. This is for domestic U.S. flights (arrivals to Puerto Rico from any mainland or territorial United States jurisdiction). International arrivals are still required to present a negative Covid molecular test.
• Curfew is cancelled (previously from midnight to 5:00 AM).
• Vaccinated people can move about outdoors without masks (honor system).
• Restaurant and stores occupancy capacity increased to 50%.
• Restaurants and stores can operate from 5:00 AM to midnight.
• Hotel food and beverage can remain open for registered guests only after midnight.
• Alcoholic beverages allowed at beaches again.
• Short-term rentals (AirBnB, etc.) that do not have an Innkeeper number/certificate from the Puerto Rico Government cannot operate legally.
• All attractions, parks, beaches, venues, etc. open. Check for specific capacity restrictions. 

 

Any questions, shoot!

Off topic a bit, but are you hearing anything from Royal Caribbean on when they plan to start cruises from San Juan?  Lots of updates today for US mainland, and even Europe, but nothing for San Juan!

[TeresaJ]

I am curious too about the restart from San Juan. I haven't seen San Juan mentioned anywhere by the cruise lines.

[Sea Dog]

Following.

[Marylandteachergirl]

On 6/8/2021 at 10:46 PM, TeresaJ said:

I am curious too about the restart from San Juan. I haven't seen San Juan mentioned anywhere by the cruise lines.

Just saw an announcement today that Explorer of the Seas is scheduled to begin sailings from San Juan, PR, effective Oct. 31, 2021.  It's part of that document that RCCL keeps updating as ships are added as they are scheduled to return to service.  We have one scheduled for mid-December, so I will be watching, too.  🙂

[Sea Dog]

21 hours ago, Marylandteachergirl said:

Just saw an announcement today that Explorer of the Seas is scheduled to begin sailings from San Juan, PR, effective Oct. 31, 2021. 

Was that on Royals web site? If so can you provide a link? I am also curious as to what San Juan authorities are saying as well.

[Marylandteachergirl]

29 minutes ago, Sea Dog said:

Was that on Royals web site? If so can you provide a link? I am also curious as to what San Juan authorities are saying as well.

Cruise updates. I will try to post a link but this website is not always link friendly. https://www.cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/25186-royal-caribbean-update-return-to-cruising-ship-by-ship.html?fbclid=IwAR3eD2DhcQVdIlEjqkeSQBGnr25jFaCmSl6OBOUV5wfipLBiRqAmYM8sBac

 

As far as San Juan info, Aviator of the Seas has been posting updates on the Puerto Rico boards quite frequently.  As you know, the info changes very quickly - so looking at his posts may be the most beneficial and quickest.

[zpdw484]

@Aviator of the Seas Any updates on how things are looking down in San Juan?  Thanks

[Sea Dog]

On 5/24/2021 at 8:29 AM, Aviator of the Seas said:

San Juan will be ready for cruises as soon as the CDC gives the green light. I work in the industry and we're already making deployment plans with our cruise line clients.

Any idea when that might be? Has Royal gotten port agreements in place? We are on Explorer out of SJ November 7th. Hoping everything will be ready to go.

[javalina]

Question about tours… it looks like tour  operators in PR are requiring masks for everyone vax or no. I’m not sure if this is a govt rule or if this is how tour operators  can avoid a whole lot of hassle. Does anyone (Aviator) know if this is a universal thing or if there are any tour companies running vaccinated and mask free tours? Is this a govt rule that may expire at a set date?

thanks for everyone’s help!

[Aplmac]

Puerto Rico has a pretty good record

when it comes to regional vaccination statistics!

 

Sounds like it could be a fairly safe island society to interact with

if/when we get to go ashore, some day in the future.