Travel
Information

Travellers will be considered fully vaccinated if:

• They have completed a full regimen of vaccines for any of Barbados' Ministry of Health & Wellness approved COVID-19 vaccinations*, for 14 days or more prior to travel to Barbados.
• Travellers who have had mixed vaccines regimens of Ministry of Health & Wellness approved vaccines will be considered fully vaccinated. E.g. (1st dose of one brand followed by 2nd dose of another which is not a one-dose regimen).

ALL travellers must enter Barbados with a valid negative Rapid COVID-19 PCR test result done within 1 day of arrival in Barbados OR a negative RT-PCR COVID-19 test done within 3 days prior to arrival.

Accepted tests include tests which were taken at an accredited or recognised laboratory by a healthcare provider via a nasopharyngeal or oropharyngeal swab (or both). LAMP tests, Rapid Antigen tests, self-administered tests or home kits using saliva samples will NOT be accepted.

Fully vaccinated travellers to Barbados with a valid negative pre-flight COVID-19 PCR test result are no longer required to take a second COVID-19 PCR test on arrival in Barbados, or observe a quarantine period.

Travellers meeting these requirements will therefore be allowed to leave the port of entry with no restrictions.

Health officials at the Grantley Adams International Airport may select fully vaccinated travellers with a valid negative COVID-19 PCR test result at random for a Rapid Antigen arrival test on entry.

In this case, these travellers must:

• Take the Rapid Antigen arrival test as directed at the airport, free of charge;
• Await the results of the Rapid Antigen Test (no quarantine required due to short turnaround time for results);
• Depart the airport via the transportation of your choice

Pre-submission for approval of vaccine certificates via travelform.gov.bb is preferred. Additionally, proof of vaccination (in English), in the form of a vaccine certificate, is required. Validation of certificates at the point of entry will include one of the following:

1. Proof of issuance from a National Public Health Organisation
2. Proof of documented vaccination issued by a hospital or medical centre.
3. Use of an independent validation system, such as IATA Travel Pass, or The Digital Green Certificate.

*Persons who fail to provide proof of vaccination will be subject to the protocols of unvaccinated travellers.

Yes! Children under 18 years, travelling with fully vaccinated guardians will be allowed to adhere to the same guidelines as their fully vaccinated guardians.

If a fully vaccinated adult traveller is travelling with an unvaccinated traveller, 18 years and older and they choose not to be separated, the rules applied to the unvaccinated traveller will also apply to the fully vaccinated traveller.

• If you are fully vaccinated and your pre-flight PCR test was not accepted at the airport, you must take a standard PCR test
• While awaiting your test result, you will be issued with a blue wristband that permits free movement around The Crane, including access to all restaurants. However, access to Crane Beach, the Fitness Centre and Serenity Spa is restricted until receipt of a negative test result.

A traveller will be considered to be unvaccinated when they are:

• A person who has not been vaccinated at all and therefore has no evidence of such.
• A person who claims to have been vaccinated but has either produced no valid evidence of vaccination or the evidence produced cannot be verified.
• A person who has been vaccinated using a vaccine not on the Barbados list of approved vaccines.
• A person who has only received one dose of a two-dose regimen.
• A person who has completed the full regimen of an approved vaccine, but less than 2 weeks prior to arrival. 

ALL persons travelling to Barbados must enter with a valid negative Rapid COVID-19 PCR test result done within 1 day of arrival in Barbados OR a negative RT-PCR COVID-19 test done within 3 days prior to arrival.

Accepted tests include tests which were taken at an accredited or recognised laboratory by a healthcare provider via a nasopharyngeal or oropharyngeal swab (or both). LAMP tests, Rapid Antigen tests, self-administered tests or home kits using saliva samples will NOT be accepted.

A mandatory in-room quarantine for unvaccinated travellers will then be in effect with a 2nd COVID-19 PCR test required 5 days after arrival. Travellers who refuse to have a 2nd test may be denied entry or quarantined for 14 days.

Yes, The Crane Resort is an approved quarantine facility, offering unvaccinated travellers quarantine facilities until the receipt of negative results from a 2nd mandatory COVID-19 PCR test 5 days after arrival.

All available special offers may be booked for quarantine purposes

*An appointment for your 2nd PCR test to be administered by our on-site medical professionals can be made at our Resort Lab.

Hear from one of our recent guests, Rene Daniella, about her quarantine experience.

Effective January 7th, 2022, it is mandatory for ALL persons travelling to Barbados to enter with a valid negative Rapid COVID-19 PCR test result done within 1 day of arrival in Barbados OR a negative RT-PCR COVID-19 test done within 3 days prior to arrival.

Accepted tests include tests which were taken at an accredited or recognised laboratory by a healthcare provider via a nasopharyngeal or oropharyngeal swab (or both). LAMP tests, Rapid Antigen tests, self-administered tests or home kits using saliva samples will NOT be accepted.

You may be denied boarding at your international gateway without a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours.

However, if you arrive in Barbados without a valid negative PCR test, you will be tested at the airport. 

ALL persons travelling to Barbados must enter with a valid negative Rapid COVID-19 PCR test result done within 1 day of arrival in Barbados OR a negative RT-PCR COVID-19 test done within 3 days prior to arrival.

Accepted tests include tests which were taken at an accredited or recognised laboratory by a healthcare provider via a nasopharyngeal or oropharyngeal swab (or both). LAMP tests, Rapid Antigen tests, self-administered tests or home kits using saliva samples will NOT be accepted.

Test Results

Test results should be submitted electronically at travelform.gov.bb and all travellers should also bring a physical copy with them. Submitted tests will be validated by the Ministry of Health & Wellness in Barbados.

The Crane Resort is currently offering a complimentary “Peace of Mind” PCR test to all arriving guests, valid for one day after arrival.  While Barbados requires a PCR test for entry taken 3 days prior to arrival, this voluntary test taken at the resort’s on-site PCR lab, adds an extra layer of protection for visitors to the resort as a precaution against the spread of new variants. Kindly note that this test is for checking your status only, and the lab certificate issued will not be valid for travel purposes. This free post-arrival test can be booked here.

Please bring your ID when you take the test; the lab will verify your arrival details.

Test results are typically returned on the same night as testing.

Once you have been advised of negative test results, you are free to visit the Front Desk to change your wristband, indicating you’ve had a post-arrival test.

If you are an unvaccinated traveller, your required second test can be administered by our on-site medical professionals and can be booked here. 

Please bring your passport.

Test Results

Your results are typically returned on the same night as testing.

Once you have been advised of negative test results, you are free to visit the Front Desk to change your wristband, leave the resort, and/or check out of the property. 

Many countries now have border entry requirements for travellers to show proof of negative COVID-19 test results.

Please be sure to check the specific entry requirements for your home or destination country and arrange your testing accordingly as requirements vary by country.

Appointments for on-site departure testing can be made here.

The Government of Barbados has implemented a number of directives to control the spread of COVID-19. Kindly note that all restrictions are subject to change as the situation remains fluid.

Effective now through January 31st, 2022, there is a nightly curfew in place between midnight – 5:00 AM. During this period, all citizens, residents and visitors must be in their residences or hotels/villas by midnight.

No external visitors will be allowed into the resort during the curfew period.

Note: There shall be no curfew from midnight January 19th, 2022 to 5:00 AM on January 20th, 2022.

Last orders for dinner in all restaurants will now be 8:15 PM. Our full dining schedule may be viewed via your in-suite QR-code.

We thank you in advance for your patience and understanding as we adjust our operations to meet all national mandates and continue to keep all our staff and guests as safe and healthy as possible.

Please be aware that the island’s Ministry of Health and COVID-19 Monitoring Unit may conduct random checks on quarantined guests. We appreciate your full cooperation if called upon or visited.

All guests are expected to adhere to the protocols of the Crane Confidence Programme including the wearing of face masks and colour-coded wristbands.

Each guest room is thoroughly cleaned and sanitized pre-arrival, under the Crane Confidence Programme.

Daily housekeeping service will be provided to suites occupied by wearers of green wristbands only. Note, suites occupied by wearers of other coloured wristbands will not receive housekeeping service however additional linen can be supplied on request by dialling Ext. “0” or “6545”.

For ongoing mosquito prevention, fogging occurs throughout the resort on Fridays between 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM. The fog is harmless to you and we kindly ask that you open your room to allow the fog to enter.

To view our Weekly Dining Schedule, please click here. 

Room Service is available for all meal periods.

For in-room dining menus and restaurant hours, visit checkedin.thecrane.com.

Groceries can be ordered from The General Store, either pre-arrival or while in-house via the online form here.

Both groceries and in-room dining are delivered on a contactless basis, to guests in quarantine or isolation.

Under the Crane Confidence Programme, ALL guests of The Crane Resort are required to wear a wristband while on the property until further notice. The wristband issued will be in accordance with tourism health and safety protocols. Please note the wristband colours and meanings below:

We are committed to providing a worry-free environment for our guests to safely visit and enjoy our resort while providing a safe environment for our team members to work. The Crane Confidence Programme incorporates enhanced sanitization, physical distancing, and safety protocols throughout the guest journey. For more details, please click here.

Yes. In keeping with guidelines from the Government of Barbados and advice from the Ministry of Health, we require face coverings for movement around all public areas of the resort.

Masks may be removed while swimming, sitting in a lounge chair socially distancing from others or while dining in a restaurant.

Effective February 3, the Government of Barbados has mandated the wearing of face coverings in public, except when exercising, eating or drinking. Many businesses across the island will only allow you to enter if you are wearing a mask in the proper fashion. You may also be subject to a temperature check and hand sanitisation when entering many premises including restaurants, bars and supermarkets.

Protocols are fluid in response to the demands of the pandemic and we encourage you to reference barbadostravelprotocols.com for the most current information as you make your travel plans.

If you test positive for COVID-19 while in Barbados, you will be contacted by an official from the island’s Ministry of Health to complete a phone assessment of your medical condition.

Typically, you will be advised of your mandatory isolation period (10-14 days) and you may make arrangements to complete this in your suite, subject to availability and applicable rates.

During isolation at The Crane:

• You will be contacted daily by our Personal Concierge to check on your overall well-being and to ensure your stay is continuing comfortably.
• You are not permitted to leave your suite and as such, your entry key card will be deactivated. Visitors are strictly prohibited.
• You will be issued with a coloured red wristband in accordance with the restricted movement protocols of the Crane Confidence Programme.

At the end of your isolation period, you will be issued with a Release Certificate from Barbados’ Ministry of Health. Proof of this certificate is required before you can be issued with a new wristband in accordance with our restricted movement protocols. For more details on isolation rates and availability, contact [email protected].

If you have received a positive test result for COVID-19 while in Barbados, commercial flight travel is not permitted until recovery. Private jet transport remains an option.

However, if you choose to stay in Barbados, The Crane offers guests the option to extend their stays for the purposes of isolation. 

Perhaps you may wish to continue enjoying the warm tropical breezes and the island’s brilliant year-round sunshine to speed up your recovery?

*Isolation rates are confirmed at the time of booking.

You will be isolated until you have received clearance from the Ministry of Health that you are no longer contagious. This typically would be expected to last 10-14 days.

While in isolation:

• You will receive complimentary breakfast for the duration of your isolation period.
• The Resort will waive the delivery fee for your grocery, breakfast, lunch and dinner deliveries. Room service/deliveries will be conducted on a contactless basis.
• All restaurant menus will be placed in your suite for convenience and orders may be placed by contacting Room Service. Groceries can be ordered online here.
• Housekeeping service will not be offered while in isolation, however, your suite has been pre-stocked with necessary linens. Any extra linens (sheets, towels, etc.) needed will also be delivered to your room on a contactless basis.

Members may extend their stays for the purposes of isolation, if needed, using Crane or Encore Points, subject to availability. Please contact our Owner Services team to make your booking should this become necessary.