Can you do private shore excursions (on your own) with unvax kids?

[Carol rocha]

My kids are under 12y, and I'm not sure whether we can do shore excursions on our own or just the one with RC?

Can we leave the port and take taxi ride?

[twangster]

That largely depends where you depart from and where you are going.

Start here and use the drop down menu to select your cruise departure region:

https://www.royalcaribbean.com/the-healthy-sail-center/getting-ready-to-cruise

This link also discusses some of the protocols for shore visits:

https://www.royalcaribbean.com/faq/questions/what-are-the-requirements-for-guests-to-go-ashore-in-ports-of-call

For US homeports the current protocols are:

Tours Required for Families with Unvaccinated Children 

Families traveling with unvaccinated kids must purchase a local tour through Royal Caribbean if they wish to go ashore in ports of call. This applies to all ports of call except those listed below. Vaccinated parents wishing to go ashore freely in the port that allow it, can visit our youth facilities onboard to learn about drop off program hours and availability, and reserve time for their child on the day they wish to go in port. 

Tours Recommended in Port Canaveral, Florida 

For ships that stop at Port Canaveral, we strongly recommend, but will not require, that families traveling with unvaccinated kids purchase a local tour through Royal Caribbean if they wish to go ashore. Additionally, we recommend the use of face masks when going ashore. 

No Tours Required at Perfect Day or Labadee 

Tours or planned activities are not required of any guest who wishes to go ashore at our private destinations, Perfect Day at CocoCay or Labadee, regardless of age or vaccination status. 

Learn more about Perfect Day Protocols Here

[twangster]

Protocols are changing often so check back from time to time.