Carnival Exemptions

While Carnival requires all guest to be Vaccinated and to ensure you will get to sail, Carnival does offer a small amount of unvaccinated guests to sail. However, There are usually more request than approvals. These exemptions are reserved mainly for small children who cannot be vaccinated or people who can not be vaccinated for medical reasons. Please see the Carnival Update below for details.

VACCINE EXEMPTIONS FOR SAILINGS THROUGH 12/31/22

Vaccine exemptions are limited to a small number of guests (ages five and above) and are capacity-controlled based on the total number of vaccinated guests projected to be on board. Children under five are not required to apply for a vaccine exemption. However, they must still follow requirements for unvaccinated guests, including pre-cruise and embarkation day testing. Requests are not guaranteed and will be processed after the booking is paid in full, in sailing date order, and once we have finalized the estimated vaccinated guest count.

Requirements for cruise ships to enter ports outside the U.S. continue to evolve and Carnival Cruise Line will approve exemptions in compliance with these regulations, as indicated below: Vaccine exemptions for cruises to the Caribbean will be limited to a very small number of children ages 5-11, and teens and adults with a medical condition preventing their vaccination. Our sailings from Florida, Texas, Louisiana, Maryland, South Carolina, Alabama, New York and Virginia will operate under these criteria with the assumption that current restrictions imposed by destinations will remain in place.
Vaccine exemptions for ships departing from California (not calling on Canada) will be accommodated for children ages 5-11 and as required by U.S. federal law (in accommodation of medical reasons and sincerely held religious beliefs).
Vaccine exemptions for sailings to Canada will be accommodated for children 5-11 and for medical reasons, in accordance with destination requirements.
Vaccine exemptions for cruises to Bermuda, Europe, Trans-Atlantic and Trans-Pacific will be accommodated for children ages 5-11 traveling with fully vaccinated parents/guardians, in accordance with destination government requirements.
On Panama Canal cruises of 16 days or longer, vaccine exemptions will only be accommodated as required by U.S. law and destination requirements. (Unfortunately, vaccine exemptions are not granted for unvaccinated minors under 12.)

If you are an unvaccinated guest, your reservation is not considered confirmed unless you receive an approved exemption. Exemptions are typically approved starting 90 days prior to sailing, in the order in which they were received. If we are unable to approve your request, you will be eligible for a full refund. Unfortunately, we cannot assist with expenses related to a denied exemption request, and guests assume all risks related to non-refundable travel costs, (i.e., air fare, hotel, etc.). Guests whose exemptions are approved will be required to review and agree to all the restrictions and protocols prior to boarding the ship.

The number of exemptions we are able to grant is far fewer than the requests we receive. While the decision to vaccinate yourself or your children is obviously a personal one, if you want to guarantee your ability to sail together, we encourage you to consider your vaccination options.

(Retrieved from: Carnival) 

How Do You Apply For An Exemption?

In order to apply for an Exemption, The booking must be paid in full. Once the booking is paid in full unvaccinated guest should receive an email to request an exemption. If you do not then you will need to call Carnival to have a link emailed to you to submit your exemptions. You will be notified via email if your Exemption is approved or denied starting at 90 days prior to sailing. The sooner you submit your exemption the better your chances. If your exemption is approved you will need to save and print the approval letter and present it when boarding. If your exemption is denied then you will be refunded for your booking.

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