Travel Well Covid-19 Protocols
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
What testing information do I need to know for my upcoming cruise?
- Unvaccinated guests 5 years and older must provide results of a negative, medically supervised or self-test taken within 3 days of embarkation.
Holland America Health & Safety FAQs for All Guests
Cruise itineraries that include Canada prior to October 1, 2022:
Guests embarking in a Canadian port OR a U.S. port that includes Canada in the itinerary:
- All guests aged 5 and older are required to take either an antigen COVID-19 test within 2 days of embarkation or PCR COVID-19 test within 3 days prior to embarkation or arrival for the land portion of a Cruisetour.
What Proof of Vaccination do I need to provide?
A valid Digital COVID-19 Certificate or certificate/document to include the following information:
- Name, Date of birth
- COVID-19 vaccine product name; manufacturer, number of doses in the series, date of vaccination, country of vaccination, certificate issuer and a unique certificate identifier
- Alternative proof may be required if there are questions and concerns about the proof of vaccination you produce.
- During check-in at the terminal, you will be required to show full proof of vaccination in order to be exempt from testing requirements.
Which COVID-19 vaccines will be accepted?
Acceptable vaccines are those that are approved, or have an emergency use authorization or listing from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or the World Health Organization (WHO).
- Pfizer: 2 Doses
- Moderna: 2 Doses
- Johnson & Johnson: 1 Dose
- AstraZeneca: 2 Doses
- Sinopharm: 2 doses
- Sinovac: 2 Doses
- Novavax: 2 Doses
Can I have mixed vaccines?
Guests will be considered fully vaccinated if at least 2 doses of an authorized vaccine were administered at least 28 days apart, with the last dose given at least 14 days before sailing.
- Pfizer - 2 Dose Series
- Moderna - 2 Dose Series
- Johnson & Johnson - 1 Dose Series
- AstraZeneca - 2 Dose Series
- Sinopharm - 2 Dose Series
- Sinovac - 2 Dose Series
- Covaxin - 2 Dose Series
- Novavax - 2 Dose Series
Will I need a COVID-19 Booster?
COVID-19 vaccine boosters are required for guests whose final dose of an approved/authorized COVID-19 vaccine is older than 9 months (270 days). Guests without a booster after this time are not considered “fully vaccinated”. Only one booster dose is required to be considered fully vaccinated. We strongly encourage guests to stay up to date on vaccinations based on any updated guidelines, but at this time, a single booster dose will meet all booster requirements for cruising.
Will I be required to wear a face mask?
- Masks are recommended on board but not required
- Masks may be required during the entire embarkation and debarkation process (at the home port and port of call), on any transportation, including water shuttles, and when indoors on any Holland America tour.
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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