Confirming DCL-only excursions for children?

[bethy]

Can anyone confirm that Children under 12 are still restricted to DCL sponsored excursions except at Castaway Cay? We are sailing at the end of the month and normally do our own thing in Mexico.

I've seen this restriction referenced often here but can't find anything on my cruise docs or the App. Thanks!

 

[_auroraborealis_]

It's on this page: https://disneycruise.disney.go.com/why-cruise-disney/experience-updates/ports-of-call-us/

Fully vaccinated Guests who wish to disembark the ship while in a port of call can do so without purchasing a Disney Cruise Line Port Adventure. Guests who are vaccinated and wish to disembark the ship with unvaccinated children will need to purchase a Disney Cruise Line Port Adventure. All Guests are required to adhere to local laws, regulations and protocols, including those related to health and safety, in place at the destination.

Bold is mine.

 

[bethy]

Thank you - well at least that makes me feel better about spending the extra money - we didn't want to do that unnecessarily. Plus we have our favorite beach clubs we like to visit but that's ok - just happy to be sailing!

Thank you for taking the time to respond!

 

[KashasMom]

SO bummed about this! There are hardly any excursions for under 2. All we want to do is take a taxi to a beach, not pay $2-300 to do basically the same.