Travel Well Covid-19 Protocols
Holland America provides a voyage lookup so you are able to find the most up to date information related to your particular sailing.
- To find out what vaccine and testing requirements apply to your voyage, click here.
- Enhanced testing and vaccine requirements may apply to certain itineraries, so it is important that you check the requirements for your specific booking.
Vaccinated Guests
What testing information do I need to know for my upcoming cruise?
- No pre-cruise testing is required for vaccinated guests.
Unvaccinated Guests
Can I sail without a COVID-19 vaccine?
- All unvaccinated guests are welcomed aboard except where required on specific itineraries.
What testing information do I need to know for my upcoming cruise?
- Unvaccinated guests will not longer have to provide precruise testing unless required by specific destinations.
Holland America Health & Safety FAQs for All Guests
Will I be required to wear a face mask?
- Masks are recommended, but not required, in most onboard venues, though you may need to wear them in select venues or certain situations on your cruise. Mask requirements are clearly designated through signage and onboard communications..
- Masks may be required in terminals where local laws take priority.
- When going ashore you must be prepared to follow all local guidance regarding masks and physical distancing. The status of local guidelines will be shared with guests prior to disembarkation at the destination.
- Holland America will provide complimentary surgical masks on board with replacements available upon request.
Can I explore the port destinations independently?
At this time, fully vaccinated guests can explore destinations on their own or on independent third-party tours. This is subject to change at any time; however, it is highly recommended you choose shore excursions that are in contact with local officials who oversee health and safety standards for these guides and tours.
The ability for guests to go ashore in ports of call is controlled by the governments of the ports we visit based on their individual COVID-19 protocols and requirements, which are quickly evolving and being updated. Please be aware that as destination conditions change, you may be required to take a shore excursion to go ashore.
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