Health Requirements & Vaccination Advice

Your health and wellbeing are important to us. Depending on the destinations included in your itinerary, you may wish to discuss vaccinations and preventative medications with your doctor before travelling.

Please review the information below carefully and consult your healthcare professional for personalised medical advice.

Yellow Fever Vaccination & Malaria Prevention Recommended

The following destinations have recommendations for Yellow Fever vaccination and/or malaria prophylaxis:

Yellow Fever Vaccination Mandatory

The following destinations require proof of Yellow Fever vaccination for certain guests:

Malaria Prophylaxis Recommended

Guests travelling on itineraries that visit any of the following destinations may wish to discuss malaria prevention medication with their physician before departure:

Important Health Information

We encourage all guests to use this information as a reminder to:

• Consult their doctor or healthcare professional before travelling.
• Discuss any recommended vaccinations or preventative medications.
• Review the latest destination-specific health advice before departure.

For the latest travel health guidance, please visit the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):

👉 CDC Traveller Health Information

For country-specific information regarding Yellow Fever vaccination requirements and malaria recommendations:

👉 CDC Yellow Fever & Malaria Information by Country

Proof of Vaccination

Explorations by Norwegian does not require proof of vaccination and will not deny guests embarkation based solely on vaccination status.

However, please note that:

• Individual countries visited during your voyage may require proof of vaccination before permitting guests to go ashore.
• Local health authorities and port agents may enforce destination-specific health requirements.
• Failure to provide any required documentation may result in restrictions on going ashore at certain ports.

Medical Waivers

Guests who are unable to receive a recommended or required vaccination for medical reasons should travel with a letter from their physician.

A medical waiver or supporting documentation may be requested by local authorities during the voyage and should be readily available if required.

Please note: Explorations by Norwegian does not require proof of vaccination, nor will we deny anyone boarding the ship. However, the officials at the port on day of each port arrival may very well choose to not allow someone ashore if they fail to present proof of vaccination or a letter from their physician stating they are unable to have a live vaccine. 

The acceptance of any medical waiver is at the discretion of the immigration authority of each port and Explorations by Norwegian has no control over, nor takes any responsibility should these not be accepted. 

Before You Travel

✅ Review the health requirements applicable to your itinerary.
✅ Consult your doctor regarding vaccinations and preventative medications.
✅ Carry any required vaccination certificates or medical waivers.
✅ Check the latest health advice before departure.

As health requirements can change without notice, guests remain responsible for ensuring they meet any vaccination, health, or entry requirements imposed by the destinations visited during their voyage.

We look forward to welcoming you aboard and providing a memorable Explorations by Norwegian holiday.