The Bahamian Government announced, recently, that cruise ships will only be permitted to enter a Bahamian port, including private destinations, if all passengers ages 12 and older are fully vaccinated.
*EVERY GUEST MUST UNDERTAKE A PRE-BOARDING COVID TEST
Requirements for Vaccinated and Non-Vaccinated Guests
For sailings departing Port of Palm Beach starting July 2, 2021: It is strongly recommend all guests 16 years of age and older be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. To be considered fully vaccinated, the final dose of the vaccine must be completed at least 14 days before sailing.
Fully vaccinated guests who voluntarily show proof of vaccination will receive a wristband and will follow more relaxed guidance as per the CDC. All vaccinated guests must also undertake an Antigen test at the terminal, the cost of which needs to be paid to the third-party vendor but will be reimbursed by Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line as Onboard Credit to your stateroom on the ship.
At check-in at the terminal at the Port of Palm Beach, guests can voluntarily provide documentation of their vaccination, such as the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (“CDC”) COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card. Guests are not required to show proof of vaccine, however guests that voluntarily provide proof of vaccine will not be subject to further protocols. Guests who are 16 and older and do not have, are unable to provide, or choose not to provide documentation will be considered unvaccinated.
Guests are not required to show proof of vaccination.
Guests who are 16 and older and do not have, are unable to provide, or choose not to provide documentation will be considered unvaccinated.
Our unvaccinated guests must undergo additional COVID-19 testing at check-in at their own expense, and follow the health protocols described below, which are based on guidance from the CDC.
All crew onboard Grand Classica will be fully vaccinated.
Before you cruise, please carefully read the following requirements.
- ALL guests over the age of 2 are required to take a COVID-19 antigen test before arrival at the terminal.
- Guests aged 2-11 will not be charged.
- All guests must register for the required antigen test, please visit https://www.solvhealth.com/book-online/ABb2DA at least 24 hours before your sailing date.
- The antigen test will be conducted in a drive-thru site located on the Southside of the SkyPass Bridge area of the Port of Palm Beach.
- All guests must go to the drive-thru testing site before driving to the terminal. No guest will be permitted into the terminal area without having taken the necessary COVID test at the designated testing site.
Antigen Test Fees for Vaccinated Guests:
Vaccinated guests ages 12 and older who voluntarily show proof of vaccination will pay $25 per person. The $25 per person fee is paid directly to the third-party lab. Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line will reimburse that $25 cost in the form of an onboard credit.
Antigen Test Fees for Non-Vaccinated Guests:
All non-vaccinated guests ages 12 and older will be required to provide a negative PCR test (SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR) taken at least 72 hours before the sailing. In addition, guests will need to take a COVID-19 antigen test at the drive-up testing site prior to arrival at the terminal. If guests show proof of their negative PCR test, the cost of the antigen test is $25 per person non-refundable and with no reimbursement.
For non-vaccinated guests 12 and older who do not provide a negative PCR test (SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR) taken at least 72 hours before the sailing, a PCR test can be conducted at the designated drive-thru testing site. The total charge from the third-party testing vendor for this test is $120.00 per guest, non-refundable, and with no reimbursement.
IMPORTANT: All guests must arrive at the test site by 3:30 pm at the latest to give ample time to conduct antigen tests and check-in before boarding.
To review all Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line's safety procedures go to https://www.bahamasparadisecruise.com/sailing-procedures.php