Will Bahamas Require Covid Vaccine?

Please note: Effective Friday, September 3, 2021, all cruise ship passengers ages 12 and older must be fully vaccinated to enter a port in The Bahamas, including a cruise line's private island. Any person who is ineligible for the COVID-19 vaccination due to medical contraindications is exempt from this requirement.

Do fully vaccinated travelers need to be tested for COVID-19 before leaving the United States?

Fully vaccinated travelers do not need to get tested before leaving the United States unless required by their destination.

Can you get COVID-19 after being vaccinated?

Vaccinated people can still become infected and have the potential spread the virus to others, although at much lower rates than unvaccinated people. The risks of SARS-CoV-2 infection in fully vaccinated people are higher where community transmission of the virus is widespread.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.