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COVID-19Protocols for cruises 16 nights or longer (plus full Panama Canal transit, trans-ocean and designated remote voyages, ages five and older).
All guests must submit a medically supervised COVID-19 test with written negative results. Key changes for cruises up to 15 nights (Ages 5 and older, not including full Panama Canal transits, trans-ocean and designated remote voyages).

Vaccinated guests must provide evidence of vaccination status before embarkation. Under the simplified procedures, for most voyages up to 15 nights, vaccinated guests will no longer have to test before cruising. Unvaccinated guests will be welcomed with a self-test within three days of sailing.

Unvaccinated guests are welcomed aboard and must provide results of a negative medically supervised or self-test taken within three days of embarkation.

“Our guests have been excited to return to cruising, and these changes will make it easier for more guests to explore the world in a safe and enjoyable environment,” said Gus Antorcha, president of Holland America Line. Holland America Line recommends that guests visit the TravelWell section of the company’s website for updates before cruise departure and instructions on providing results of a negative test. “The new, simplified protocols recognize the evolving nature of COVID-19 while still ensuring we protect the health of our guests, team members and the communities we visit.”

Holland America Line is updating its “Travel Well” COVID-19 protocols and procedures, including requirements for vaccinations and pre-cruise testing that meet public health goals while recognizing the evolving nature of the COVID-19 situation.

Guests on longer voyages will be provided additional information about protocols based on ports visited. Guests can continue submitting documents electronically before embarkation for a simple and faster check-in process.

Guests must be vaccinated or request an exemption. The new protocols do not apply to itineraries for countries where local regulations may vary, including Canada, Australia and Greece. The test must be taken within three days of embarkation.

Written by: Jill Walsh