Personal Information and Preferences
After you enroll, we’ll ask you to provide or update your personal information and preferences, which includes your health information, lodging and meal preferences for your program.
For the U.K. ETA, please make sure you print your approval letter or save it to your phone where you can easily locate it to facilitate the embarkation process. Staff at the cruise terminal will ask to see your U.K. ETA prior to boarding the ship. Your approval letter will say no need to print it, but you will be asked for it at the cruise terminal.
Cruise Line Terms and Conditions of Carriage
Road Scholar participants enrolling in this program are subject to Cunard's terms and conditions of carriage, which include an assumption of risk agreement, waiver of liability, and other important information regarding your rights and obligations. Participants are therefore encouraged to carefully review them in advance.You can view the cruise line’s terms & conditions by visiting their website at the link below:
https://www.cunard.com/en-us/advice-and-policies/passage-contract
To allow for entry/exit stamps and visa stamps, we would recommend that you have at least 10 blank pages in your passport (keep in mind that 2 or more visa stamps can be stamped on 1 visa page).
**PLEASE NOTE: Cunard requires that you register online in order to print your E-ticket(s) and cruise documents. You should do this as soon as you receive an e-mail directly from Cunard stating: Online check-in is now open for your voyage.
**You must print your own personalized Queen Victoria Luggage Tags. This will assist the porters in getting your bags safely to your stateroom. Generic tags are available at the pier in case you forget**
NOTE: If you are travelling with someone, only one person will get an e-mail from Cunard. This is simply just how their system works. Please ask your traveling companion to forward the e-mail to you and follow the instructions.
Passport
A passport is required for this program. It must be valid for at least 6 months after your return date.
This information about travel documents pertains to participants holding U.S. passports. Non-U.S. citizens should refer to their country's requirements to ensure they have the necessary documentation for travel.
Visas
Indonesia
Your passport must have 2
blank passport page(s) for entry/exit visas in this country.
A travel visa is required and it must be obtained in advance.
The cost of this visa is not included in the cost of your trip.
Your visa can be secured electronically. You may use the services of our designated visa service, Passport Visa Express, please see details on the process and the price at
Passport Visa Express.
If you prefer you may secure your electronic visa on your own, see the notes below for details.
Please note: An e-visa is required for entry into Indonesia, please see the below link for further information:
https://evisa.imigrasi.go.id/
Once you click on Apply, under the Main purpose of my visit to Indonesia is:
Click on General, Famil or Social
Under, The sub purpose of my visit to Indonesia is:
Click on Tourism, Family Visit, and Transit
Under, I want to explore & choose a visa:
Click on, Tourist Single Endry Visitor Visa- 60 Days
Australia
Your passport must have 1
blank passport page(s) for entry/exit visas in this country.
A travel visa is required and it must be obtained in advance.
The cost of this visa is not included in the cost of your trip.
Please note: Participants visiting Australia require an electronic travel authority that they must purchase themselves through the Australian ETA app prior to travel. To get the ETA App, you will need to download the AustralianETA App on your smartphone.
Step-by-step instructions are at https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/electronic-travel-authority-601#HowTo.
There is a $20 AUD service fee for the ETA application (cost subject to change).
Once you download the app, be sure to have your passport with you when you start the eVisa application process, it requires that the physical passport is scanned.
Namibia
Your passport must have 3
blank passport page(s) for entry/exit visas in this country.
A travel visa is required and it must be obtained in advance.
The cost of this visa is not included in the cost of your trip.
Your visa can be secured electronically. You may use the services of our designated visa service, Passport Visa Express, please see details on the process and the price at
Passport Visa Express.
If you prefer you may secure your electronic visa on your own, see the notes below for details.
Please note: The Namibian Government requires U.S. citizen tourists to obtain a visa prior to entering the country. Visitors are recommended to apply for their visa in advance of planned travel through Namibia’s online visa on arrival portal at teh below link:
https://eservices.mhaiss.gov.na/visaonarrival
United Kingdom
Your passport must have 1
blank passport page(s) for entry/exit visas in this country.
A travel visa is required and it must be obtained in advance.
The cost of this visa is not included in the cost of your trip.
Your visa can be secured electronically. You may use the services of our designated visa service, Passport Visa Express, please see details on the process and the price at
Passport Visa Express.
If you prefer you may secure your electronic visa on your own, see the notes below for details.
Please note: American & Canadian passport holders traveling to or through the United Kingdom will need authorization via the UK Government's Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) Visa. The application is available online and via the UK ETA App at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta#apply-for-an-eta. You will need your passport information to complete the form. Once received, the application is expected to be processed within three business days. Once you have received confirmation, it will be valid for two years or until your passport expires (whichever occurs first). You must apply before entering the UK.
Please make sure you print your approval letter or save it to your phone where you can easily locate it to facilitate the embarkation process. Staff at the cruise terminal will ask to see your U.K. ETA prior to boarding the ship. Your approval letter will say no need to print it, but you will be asked for it at the cruise terminal.
Vietnam
Your passport must have 2
blank passport page(s) for entry/exit visas in this country.
A travel visa is required and it may be obtained upon arrival.
The cost of this visa is not included in the cost of your trip.
Please note: Cruise passengers visiting Vietnam are now granted a loose-leaf visa upon arriving at a Vietnam sea port and can be obtained onboard the ship. The application fee for this visa ranges from US $25 to US $80 .
