Holland America Line is streamlining its COVID-19 protocols to make it even easier for guests to travel. The latest update to the line’s “Travel Well” COVID-19 protocols means that most guests will no longer need to take a pre-cruise COVID-19 test, regardless of their vaccination status.
Starting immediately, unvaccinated guests on “Standard Protocol” voyages will no longer need to take a pre-cruise test. The line has also discontinued checks of individual guest vaccination status on Standard Protocol voyages (unless required by destinations).
Gus Antorcha, President of Holland America Line, said, “Our guests are eager to return to cruising, and this is another step towards making it as easy and safe as possible for them to explore the world in the way they love.”
Holland America Line’s voyage lookup site offers booked guests a simple way to learn about the protocols for their cruise. Using the Health Protocols Tool, guests can submit their booking number to see the specific protocols for their voyage.
For Standard Protocol voyages (not including designated remote voyages), the following key changes have been made:
- Evidence of vaccination status is no longer required prior to embarkation
- Pre-cruise testing is not required
- The simplified protocols now also include Panama Canal transits up to 15 nights
For guests on Enhanced Protocol voyages, additional information about protocols based on ports visited will be provided. Guests can still submit documents electronically or use the VeriFLY app ahead of embarkation for a smoother check-in process.
Holland America Line recommends that guests visit the TravelWell section of its website for updates prior to departure and instructions on how to provide results of a negative test, where required.