Together with most different cruise strains, Holland America Line is updating its “Journey Effectively” COVID-19 protocols and procedures, together with necessities for vaccinations and pre-cruise testing that meet public well being targets whereas recognizing the evolving nature of the COVID-19 state of affairs. These modifications will go into impact for cruises departing on or after Sept. 6, 2022.
Below the simplified procedures, for many voyages as much as 15 nights, vaccinated friends will not have to check earlier than cruising and unvaccinated friends might be welcomed with a self-test inside three days of crusing. The brand new protocols don’t apply to itineraries for international locations the place native rules could range, together with Canada, Australia and Greece.
“Our friends have been excited to return to cruising, and these modifications will make it simpler for extra friends to discover the world in a protected and pleasurable atmosphere,” stated Gus Antorcha, president of Holland America Line. “The brand new, simplified protocols acknowledge the evolving nature of COVID-19 whereas nonetheless making certain we defend the well being of our friends, workforce members and the communities we go to.”
Key modifications for cruises as much as 15 nights (Ages 5 and older, not together with full Panama Canal transits, trans-ocean and designated distant voyages):
- Vaccinated friends should present proof of vaccination standing previous to embarkation. Pre-cruise testing is not required.
- Unvaccinated friends are welcomed aboard and should present outcomes of a unfavorable medically supervised or self-test taken inside three days of embarkation.
Protocols for cruises 16 nights or longer (plus full Panama Canal transit, trans-ocean and designated distant voyages, ages 5 and older):
- All friends might be required to submit a medically supervised COVID-19 check with written unfavorable consequence. The check should be taken inside three days of embarkation.
- Visitors should be vaccinated or request an exemption.
Visitors on longer voyages might be offered further details about protocols based mostly on ports visited. Visitors can proceed to submit paperwork electronically forward of embarkation for a easy and sooner check-in course of. Holland America Line recommends that friends go to the TravelWell part of the corporate’s web site for updates previous to cruise departure, in addition to directions on the way to present outcomes of a unfavorable check.
For extra details about Holland America Line, seek the advice of a journey advisor, name 1-877-SAIL HAL (877-724-5425) or go to hollandamerica.com.
