The information below is current as of October 6, 2026.

Because government travel requirements change periodically, we recommend that you check with your travel advisor, a visa service or the consulate of each country being visited.

2027 70-DAY GRAND SOUTH AMERICA & ANTARCTICA VOYAGE

As a courtesy, Holland America Line provides the following information for guests holding a passport from the U.S., Canada, the Netherlands, Germany, Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland, Austria, the United Kingdom, Brazil, Romania, and Mexico. For guests holding a passport from nations other than the above list we recommend you inquire with CIBTvisas or your local consulate.

Nationals of Brazil and Mexico will require a visa for the United States.

Nationals of the Netherlands, Germany, Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland, Austria, Romania, and United Kingdom will require an ESTA or Visa for the United States, please review the United States section below for entry requirements.  

Nationals of the USA, Canada, and Australia will require a visa for Brazil, please visit https://brazil.vfsevisa.com/ for more information. 

UNITED STATES

A United States visa is required for certain nationalities. If you are an eligible passport holder from a Visa Waiver Program (VWP) country, you will be able to enter/exit the U.S. without a visa provided you are in possession of a biometric passport AND pre-register online for the VWP through the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA).

ESTA applications may be made online at https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta/.  Applications may be submitted at any time prior to travel; however, DHS recommends that applications be submitted no less than 72 hours prior to travel. 

If you have travelled to Cuba since January 2021, you are not eligible to participate in the US Visa Waiver Program (VWP). You cannot enter or transit the US on an ESTA, including for medical evacuations. You will need to apply for a visa from the nearest US Embassy. 

Holland America Line provides guests with the following link to CIBTvisas as a service to assist with any visa requirements and/or the collection of necessary documents: hollandamerica.cibtvisas.com. Guests may, if they prefer, use another visa service or complete the process on their own. Be sure to advise that you are traveling with Holland America Line and that you are traveling by sea. Your visa requirements may be different to the standard information given for air travel. In addition, you may also miss out on certain discounts given to Holland America Line guests that go through CIBTvisas. Applications and additional information may be downloaded from their website.

You can also reach them by phone:

U.S. & Canada residents: 866-935-8472 
Netherlands residents: 0800-2524632 
Germany residents: 800 3202233 
Australia residents: 1300 964 164 
United Kingdom residents: 0800 1218239 
Belgium residents: 0902 150 45 
Singapore residents: 6603 1096 
Spain residents: 902 113 829 
Switzerland residents: +41 (0) 22 884 18 70 
France residents: 0144107272

You can also reach them by email: hollandamerica@cibtvisas.com

The information below is current as of August, 19 2026.
 

Guests are responsible for acquiring all required vaccinations and we encourage guests to consistently review the Center for Disease Control website to stay informed about the latest guidelines, changes, and vaccination requirements for every country you will visit.

More information on current traveler’s health protocols can be found at http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel, and further details on our Holland America Line cruise health protocols on our Frequently Asked Questions page in the “Cruise Planning & Identification Requirements” section.

Yellow Fever

Please be advised that a yellow fever vaccination is an international health requirement for all persons on this itinerary due to entry to Brazil and French Guiana. A valid, original Certificate for Yellow Fever Vaccination or waiver must be presented during check-in. The vaccine must be given at least ten days before your trip and is good for life. A booster shot is recommended every ten years but is not required. If you have a medical contraindication to the vaccine, you must bring a signed vaccine exemption letter issued by a licensed medical doctor. Please note photocopies are not acceptable. During the cruise, upon arrival at certain ports, this letter will be presented to local officials who will advise whether you will be allowed to go ashore or if you will have to stay on board while the ship is in port.

As these requirements can change on short notice, we suggest you contact an approved public health travel advisory service at least eight weeks prior to sailing to verify the travel health precautions for your trip. Failure to present valid proof of vaccination or an exemption letter may result in denial of boarding. More information can be found at https://www.cdc.gov/yellowfever.