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.
Cruise Line Terms and Conditions of Carriage
Road Scholar participants enrolling in this program are subject to Holland America'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.hollandamerica.com/en/us/legal-privacy/cruise-contract
To allow for entry/exit stamps and visa stamps, we would recommend that you have at least 20 blank pages in your passport (keep in mind that 2 or more visa stamps can be stamped on 1 visa page) .
*** IMPORTANT INFORMATION ***
**PLEASE NOTE: Holland America requires that you register online in order to receive your cruise documents. Please call Participant Services for your booking #. Please go to www.hollandamerica.com to register.
1. At the top of Holland America’s homepage, click on Manage my Cruise
2. Click on Check In
3. You will see Log In With Booking Number: enter your Booking # , First Name, Last Name then click on the drop down menu & pick a question to answer
4. You are now in your booking confirmation
**You must print your own Holland America Luggage Tags, they are required by the ship porters so your bags can make their way safely to your ship cabin.**
Once you complete your online registration, you can book drink packages & dining reservations at the alternative restaurants. Please do not book any dining reservations in the main dining room as Road Scholar has booked a group reservation for the duration of the cruise. All Field Trips are also included, so there is no need to book shore excursions.
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
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.
You’ll receive detailed information about your required entry documents in the information packet we send after you enroll.
Please note: Cruise passengers visiting Vietnam are now granted a loose-leaf visa upon arriving at a Vietnam sea port. The application fee for this visa ranges from US $25 to US $80.
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 service fee for the ETA application (subject to change).
New Zealand
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: U.S. Citizens traveling to New Zealand are required to have an NZeTA, cost is $17 NZD (subject to change) on the mobile app or $23 NZD (subject to change) if completed online. This is also true for cruise ship passengers. See the link for further information:https://nzeta.immigration.govt.nz/
You must also pay an IVL, which funds tourism infrastructure and helps protect the natural environment, this fee is paid at the same time as your application request and costs NZD$35.
Please allow 72 hours for the NZeTA to be processed.
Brazil
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: Starting April 10, 2025, U.S., Canadian and Australian citizens will now require a Brazil visa. The visa must be obtained in advance of the cruise and is required whether participants go ashore or remain onboard in Brazil, you will be denied boarding if you do not present your e-visa at the cruise check in.
Visit: brazil.vfsevisa.com to apply.
The cost is $80.90 (subject to change). You will need to provide supporting documentation including: Your passport and a passport photo (color photo with a white background, sized 3.5 x 4.5 cm (413 x 531 pixels). Ensure that your nose, mouth eyes and both ears are clearly visible. Do not wear glasses or head covering and ensure no teeth or shadows are visible in the picture.
If you need assistance with your application we suggest to contact Passport Visas Express (www.passportvisasexpress.com/roadscholar). There are different services and fees in addition to the VISA fee mentioned above.
