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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.

12 hours ago, TeeRick said:

We have been to Falmouth 4 times.  We have always walked "through the gates" into town.  Never had an issue.

Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, walking into town is not an option at this time. 

Restrictions have been placed on the cruise passengers ability to roam the streets of resort towns freely as a measure to ensure the health safety of Jamaicans.
 

The approach being used in this new Covid-19 operational paradigm is the implementation of a bubble concept/controlled tours. Accordingly, cruise passengers are restricted to environments with structural support and enclosures to confine them to a space that can facilitate visitors only, in order to prevent the interaction between the wider public and tourists. This measure is to mitigate against the risk of Covid-19 exposure and spread.

Please visit this link - https://www.visitjamaica.com/travelauthorization/compliant-listings/ - to see the complete list of COVID-19 Protocol Compliant Approved attractions that cruise passengers to Jamaica are able to visit.

On 2/22/2022 at 8:53 AM, TeeRick said:

There was a thread a few days ago about Reflection (Feb 26 cruise) having the port switched from Falmouth to another destination.  Is Falmouth now closed to Celebrity ships or was that just a one-off thing?

 

Definitely open, but varying factors may cause a planned stop to be cancelled or changed.

On 2/22/2022 at 8:02 AM, MarkE said:

Is Falmouth closed to walking around port we are on March 26 Cruise, we will have to look at excursions now, We have enjoyed the vendors in the Port area in the past are you allowed to get off to  shop there, but not allowed outside the gates?

Hello, it's definitely open to walking and shopping around the port - shops and local vendors. Please visit this link - https://www.visitjamaica.com/travelauthorization/compliant-listings/ - to see the complete list of COVID-19 Protocol Compliant Approved attractions that cruise passengers to Jamaica are able to visit.

On 2/21/2022 at 9:57 PM, laura.merks said:

My boyfriend (24m) and I (22f) are going on the 7-night Reflection western Caribbean cruise leaving on March 12th. It seems like we are only allowed to leave the ship in Falmouth if we have booked an excursion through Celebrity but none listed are popping out at us. Does anyone have any favorites or reviews they would like to share to help us make our decision?

Hello, please visit this link - https://www.visitjamaica.com/travelauthorization/compliant-listings/ - to see the complete list of COVID-19 Protocol Compliant Approved attractions that cruise passengers to Jamaica are able to visit.

On 2/22/2022 at 8:13 PM, DaKahuna said:

Jamaica has been closed to cruise ships for a while.  We were originally scheduled to go there in December but that was changed over a month before sailing. 

 

Hi, Jamaica's cruise ports reopened over the Summer into Christmas 2021. They are still open, however varying factors may cause a planned cruise itinerary to be changed with or without significant notice.

Hi, as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, Jamaica's cruise operations have been adjusted to align with global operating standards as well our Ministry of Health & Wellness’ COVID-19 prevention protocols and guidelines. This has extended to the management of tours and the movement of cruise passengers. As a means of helping to ensure the health safety of Jamaicans, restrictions have been placed on cruise passengers' ability to roam the streets of resort towns freely.

Please visit this link - https://www.visitjamaica.com/travelauthorization/compliant-listings/ - to view a current list of Approved COVID-19 Protocol Compliant hotels and attractions that cruise passengers can visit. You will need to confirm arrangements and options through your cruise line.

Hi Phil, as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, Jamaica's cruise operations have been adjusted to align with global operating standards as well our Ministry of Health & Wellness’ COVID-19 prevention protocols and guidelines. This has extended to the management of tours and the movement of cruise passengers. As a means of helping to ensure the health safety of Jamaicans, restrictions have been placed on cruise passengers' ability to roam the streets of resort towns freely.

The approach being used in this new Covid-19 operational paradigm is the implementation of a bubble concept/controlled tours. Accordingly, cruise passengers are restricted to environments with structural support and enclosures to confine them to a space that can facilitate visitors only, in order to prevent the interaction between the wider public and tourists. This measure is to mitigate against the risk of Covid-19 exposure and spread.

Please visit this link - https://www.visitjamaica.com/travelauthorization/compliant-listings/ - to view a current list of Approved COVID-19 Protocol Compliant attractions that cruise passengers can visit. At this time, Shaw Park Gardens is not on this list, but there are other great options we can recommend/suggest, such as Konoko Falls, Reggae Hill and Mystic Mountain.

Hello, your cruise line will in due course provide you with a list of tours for you to choose from. Attached is an example of some of the tour options made available to Port Royal cruise passengers recently. Please note though, this is not necessarily the final list of options that your cruise line will provide, it may be the same or it may have additions to or removals from the list, this is just to give you a general idea of possible options.