Unvaccinated children.

[parachutes63]

I am taking my 2 grandkids, ages 5 and 9, on a cruise in January 2023. If they are not vaccinated but receive and exemption, will they be allowed off the ship to do excursions? We are doing a caribbean cruise. 

[Essiesmom]

At this point, no one knows what requirements will be by Jan 2023.  Get them vaccinated and you won’t have to fret about it.  EM

[Eli_6]

I didn't think that kids under 12 had to have an exemption anymore to cruise...but maybe I am confusing my cruise lines.  As of right now, I do not think they have the bubble tours anymore so I would think they could get off freely...but that may change depending on what happens with the virus. 

[kingston13]

No telling in Jan 2023 but currently on the Carnival site:

• Unvaccinated children age 11 and under are not required to purchase a Carnival shore excursion and may go ashore with their vaccinated parents/guardians to enjoy independent sightseeing  

[bassmk]

The rules for each individual port probably plays a big role as well. You should look that up because they all vary.

[kingston13]

And it can change but here is current:

• San Juan – based on our agreement with the destination, guests will have to remain on board
• Cartagena, Colombia – age 18 and older will have to remain on board
• Grand Turk – age 16 and older will have to remain on board
• Bermuda – age 12 and older will have to remain on board
• Bonaire – age 12 and older will have to remain on board
• Grand Cayman – age 12 and older will have to remain on board
• St. Kitts – age 12 and older will have to remain on board
• Tortola – age 12 and older will have to remain on board