AMA Waterways Health & Safety Protocols
Vaccinated Guests
What testing information do I need to know for my upcoming cruise?
- Vaccinated guests are not required to take a COVID test, unless travel entry requirements of each country being visited require additional testing.
Unvaccinated Guests
Can I sail without a COVID-19 vaccine?
- AmaWaterways is not requiring proof of Covid-19 vaccination for river cruises in 2023 and 2024, unless required or mandated by country visiting.
What testing information do I need to know for my upcoming cruise?
- Unvaccinated guests are not required to take a COVID test, unless travel entry requirements of each country being visited require additional testing.
Health and Safety FAQs for All Guests
The following vaccination requirement currently apply to multi-country cruises:
Itinerary Requirements Summary:
- For African Safari & Wildlife cruises: guests are required to be fully vaccinated with an EMA* or other** approved vaccine (Based on current requirements of Zambia and Zimbabwe).
- For cruises in Vietnam and Cambodia: guests are required to be fully vaccinated with an EMA* or other** approved vaccine (Based on current requirements of Cambodia).
*European Medicine Agency (EMA): double doses - BioNTech/Pfizer, AstraZeneca, Covishield, Covaxin, Covovax, Moderna, Nuvaxovid (Novavax). Johnson & Johnson (single dose).
**For guests with a non-EMA Covid-19 vaccine please ensure the validity of your vaccine(s) with all countries you will be visiting.
Do I need to wear a mask?
Guests are no longer required to wear masks while on board. Masks remain a personal choice for guests who wish to continue to wear them.
- Please note, for excursions, independent sightseeing and public transportation on shore, including on motorcoaches, N95/KN95/FFP2 masks may be required. This will be determined by local authorities.
- In the event they are required by local authorities, our onboard gift shops fleetwide will offer a limited supply for purchase.
Can I get off the ship at port?
Shore excursions will be conducted in small groups. Guests must use hand sanitizers when getting on and off our coaches that are thoroughly cleaned each morning. In addition, masks will be required for all guests when using public transportation on shore, including our motorcoaches. Masking requirements vary by country and sites visited; please be prepared to bring your medical grade mask with you on all excursions. Some countries may require N95/K95 masks.
Check here for the most up to date information on each Cruise Destination, including vaccination requirements, mask mandates, shore excursions, and insurance requirements.
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