Barbados sailing protocols on Grandeur

[RocCruisers]

We signed up for the first sailing on December 5 out of Bridgeport Barbados on Grandeur.  They finally sent out the  protocols this afternoon. 

 

 

 

 

Barbados Vaccination and Testing Protocols Here are our health & safety protocols for sailings departing from Barbados, including government mandates and testing requirements. These are subject to change and we’ll keep you informed. Save the link below for additional details, FAQs, and future reference. HEALTHY SAIL CENTER Vaccination and Testing Requirements Vaccination All guests 12 and older must be fully vaccinated at least 14 days before sailing. Only guests with World Health Organization (WHO) approved vaccines may sail. Guests under the age of 12, who are considered fully vaccinated, should follow the guidance for vaccinated guests below. Children with one dose of a vaccine do not count as fully vaccinated for the purpose of our sailing. The only mixed MRNA vaccines accepted are combinations of Pfizer and Moderna. Testing Entry to Barbados: All guests must follow Barbados’ COVID-19 2021 Travel Guidelines. All guests 5 years and older — regardless of vaccination status — must present a negative PCR test result no more than 3 days prior to arriving in Barbados. Pre-Cruise: All unvaccinated guests 2 - 11 years old must present a negative PCR test result no more than 3 days prior to sailing. The PCR test used for entry satisfies this pre-cruise test requirement as long as its within 3 days of sailing date. The PCR test used for entry satisfies this pre-cruise test requirement as long as its within 3 days of sailing date. If PCR test results are older than 3 days, guests will have to secure their own PCR test while in Barbados. The terminal antigen test does not satisfy unvaccinated guests’ pre-cruise testing requirement. Pre-cruise testing costs and scheduling are the guest's responsibility. Embarkation Day: All guests 2 and older — regardless of vaccination status — are required to take a complimentary embarkation day antigen test and receive a negative test result. Registration details will be sent via email in advance for the antigen test at the terminal. No testing required for guests under age 2. Prior to disembarking: Guests 5 and older (regardless of vaccination status) planning to tour Barbados before making their way to the airport or enjoy an extended stay in Barbados shoreside, are required to undergo additional testing. Guests that go directly to the airport, on their own or through an RCI tour, will not be required to undergo any testing onboard. For re-entry into your home country, guests may require proof of a negative COVID-19 test. Testing details and options will be provided onboard at guests' expense.   Important Information Healthy Shore Excursions All guests, regardless of vaccination status, must purchase tours through Royal Caribbean for all destinations on our itinerary. Review the latest requirements here. These tours follow our health guidance and are available at a variety of prices. Click here to purchase in advance. Mask Guidance Masks are required in the terminal, in select locations inside the ship, and may be required at various destinations. Guests under 2 years old don’t need a mask. Click here to learn more. Dining The Main Dining Room has areas for all parties (vaccinated and those with unvaccinated children.) My Time Dining will not be available to unvaccinated children. Our Windjammer buffet and Grab-and-go cafes are open to everyone for breakfast and lunch and our crew will serve you. Some specialty restaurants are for vaccinated parties only. Visit Cruise Planner to make reservations before your cruise or the Royal Caribbean app while onboard. Click here to learn more. Other Venues Theaters and activity venues will offer spaced seating with options for everyone and for vaccinated guests only. Be sure to make show reservations once onboard using the Royal Caribbean app. Spa services, except those offered in treatment rooms, are available to everyone. The Fitness Center will have dedicated operating hours for everyone as well as hours reserved for vaccinated guests only.     What To Bring Travel Documentation Checklist Barbados Immigration/Customs Travel Form visit https://travelform.gov.bb/ to complete your form before arriving. Passport Book valid for at least six months after your cruise, is required. If your name in your passport book doesn't match your other documents, bridging documents are required, like a Marriage Certificate. A COVID-19 vaccination record card for all guests 12 years and older, such as the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) COVID-19 vaccination record card. A negative test result for COVID-19  for entry printed or shown on your phone (not a doctor’s note). Reminder: International guests must check their visa and other requirements before traveling. If you have questions about these protocols, please reference our FAQs for details or contact us at 954-628-9290 or 1 (800) 256-6649 for assistance.

 

 

 

 

[texmex.ferr]

We're due to sail on 13 February and we received this today too.

We sailed on Jewel in October around the Greek Island, and apart from having to have a negative test 3 days prior to arriving in Barbados, it looks very similar.    What we learned from our Jewel sailings is that it's beneficial to have all documentation printed rather than trying to show it on your phone/tablet etc, because not everyone could get an internet signal, and it delayed check in at the terminals.

 

Have a great time on 5 December, and would be great if you could post a little about your experience, especially since its the first cruise from Barbados,  ie, do you have to test at the ports before disembarking the ship, and do you have to do ship excursions or can you wander on your own?

[Imma on a boat]

59 minutes ago, texmex.ferr said:

We're due to sail on 13 February and we received this today too.

We sailed on Jewel in October around the Greek Island, and apart from having to have a negative test 3 days prior to arriving in Barbados, it looks very similar.    What we learned from our Jewel sailings is that it's beneficial to have all documentation printed rather than trying to show it on your phone/tablet etc, because not everyone could get an internet signal, and it delayed check in at the terminals.

 

Have a great time on 5 December, and would be great if you could post a little about your experience, especially since its the first cruise from Barbados,  ie, do you have to test at the ports before disembarking the ship, and do you have to do ship excursions or can you wander on your own?

I would think that a screenshot of your documents would work if you do not have Internet service?

 Also it states above that 
All guests, regardless of vaccination status, must purchase tours through Royal Caribbean for all destinations on our itinerary.

[texmex.ferr]

23 hours ago, Imma on a boat said:

I would think that a screenshot of your documents would work if you do not have Internet service?

 Also it states above that 
All guests, regardless of vaccination status, must purchase tours through Royal Caribbean for all destinations on our itinerary.

The purchase of tours through Royal Caribbean is primarily only for sailings in December.    Someone on social media called Royal today, and this was reported

 

I have just spoken to a very helpful RC agent in Guatemala.

Specifically I wanted to know if the protocols regarding RC shore excursions only are restricted to December 2021 alone (as per the email received last night from RC). She said that from Jan 2022 passengers may leave the ship unescorted EXCEPT on the following Islands;

St Lucia, Barbados, Antigua, St Kitts, Tobago, Trinidad, Grenada, Martinique, Dominica and St Vincent.

These restrictions are in place from Jan 2022-March 2022.

I must stress this is what I was told and is not information I have read anywhere.

Not sure if this helps or not! x

[Biker19]

1 hour ago, texmex.ferr said:

 

I must stress this is what I was told and is not information I have read anywhere.

That already contradicts the info on their own web site. 

[glentally]

I am scheduled for the same cruise April 10th.. I'm not going through all of that to get on and off a cruise ship.  Probably my 15th or so cruise so no I'm not a newbie. See Ya.