SHORE EXCURSIONS
2024 Itinerary – Sept 2023 Revision
2024 Holland America Shore Excursion Catalog (Dec 2023)
VISAs
World Cruise desk phone number is 800-522-3399.
For China Visa – I recommend Oasis China Visa Service or Visa Express
Note: A China Visa is not required if you plan to remain on the ship or take an approved tour. See the China Visa Guidance from HAL for more
To learn how to get the India Visa and Sri Lanka VISA – Download this presentation (Updated Dec 2) HERE
Vietnam eVisa
Official Site – HERE
A single Entry Visa is all you need for most people
Entry Port – Da Nang Seaport
Exit Port – Ho Chi Ming City Seaport
Intended temporary residential address in Viet Nam – Holland America Cruise Ship Zuiderdam
Sri Lanka ETA
You can get the Sri Lanka ETA online starting Dec 29th – Official Sri Lanka Visa site HERE
Download the HOW TO FILL OUT THE SRI LANKA ETA HERE
BRAZIL eVISA
Here is where you can apply for the Brazil Visa.
Brazil Evisa tutorial PDF download HERE
Here is the latest email from HAL on Brazil Visas (6 December)
The European ETIAS implementation date has been extended to beyond our cruise dates
India Visa
You can get the India Visa online starting Dec 1st – Official India Evisa site HERE
The reference address that you will need for your India Visa is:
Reference Name: GAC Shipping
Address: Chambers 31 Manohardas Street
State: Maharashtra
District: Mumbai
Phone: 91 22 4030 7800
Phone: +91 22 4030 7800
The India Reference Address used in this briefing has changed – see above for the latest
On Board Handouts
2024 Pillow Gifts
In the past, Pillow Gifts were spread out over the voyage, but tonight, we received five useful gifts that we will be able to enjoy for the remainder of the voyage.
Pre Cruise Handouts
HERE is the link to the HAL 2024 World Cruise Official Information
Communications at Sea – How to call the ship at sea and emergency numbers
Pre-Cruise Planning
What to know before traveling to China – by Amanda Finn (Thanks to Skigrams for the link)
HERE is the PRIVATE EXCURSION SPREADSHEET (and other info) by Kim (Stickman99)
ZOOM Call replays with discussions for each port can be found HERE
Copies of the presentation for each port on below each Video
Official HAL Email Attachments
Craft Project Schedule
Every afternoon on sea days, please join Nancy Grace and Cathy Decker for the arts and crafts programs, They meet on sea day afternoons on the Lido port side. Register on Jan 4th. Check the daily program for time and place for registration. They use a 3-day rotating schedule to ensure that all interested guests can participate, including those guests joining a later segment.
The classes are free, but you need to register.
Download the schedule HERE
CLASSIC BOOK CLUB
Betsy Marvin will host a “Classic Book Club” Please email Betsy at betsyamarvin@msn.com for details.
The location and time are TBD – the tentative dates are: Feb 2, April 12 and May 11th.