Your Cruise from Southampton to Singapore may still feel a little way off however, we’re here to help you start planning with confidence.
Between now and departure, we’ll send a series of emails and text messages with helpful guidance and reminders, so you can look forward to every moment of your time on board Borealis.
This page contains important information for all Guests around destination entry requirements.
We’ve organised the information into three easy-to-follow headings:
1. UK passport holders
Information specifically for guests travelling on a UK passport.
2. Non-UK passport holders
Information for guests travelling on passports issued by countries other than the UK.
3. All guests
Important information that applies to all guests, regardless of the country that issued their passport.
Before you travel – all guests
Our online Help Centre
Your on our online Help Centre, designed to make planning your cruise easier than ever before.
We’ve created a dedicated section on the Help Centre for your cruise, find it here.
Travel insurance
Please ensure you have suitable travel insurance in place, covering your cruise and any planned activities or excursions.
EU ETIAS (expected late 2026)
The EU plans to introduce ETIAS, an online travel authorisation for entry into
Europe.
Expected
cost: around €20
Valid
for three years or until your passport expires, whichever comes first
We’ll contact you as soon as details are confirmed.
Passports
Please ensure your passport meets all requirements for the destinations you’re
visiting. You can check this on the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development
Office (FCDO) website here.
We recommend your passport:
Has
at least six months validity remaining at the end of your cruise
Is
less than 10 years old
Has
at least two blank pages
Is
in good condition
Dual citizens
If you are a dual British citizen, you must present a valid British passport
(or Certificate of Entitlement). Find out more here.
Medication
If you require a larger than normal supply of medication, please speak with
your GP in plenty of time before embarkation day. Some medications may be
classed as controlled drugs in some destinations, please check any specific
rules here.
Yellow fever vaccination
You’ll need to bring proof of yellow fever vaccination or exemption to board
Borealis.
If
vaccinated, you must bring proof
Guests
aged 60 and over are exempt from the vaccination however, must carry proof
of exemption
If
you’re under 60 and medically exempt, you must bring proof of this
If you’re unsure, your
GP or a travel clinic can provide guidance.
Recommended vaccinations
Depending on your personal circumstances, your GP may recommend the following
vaccinations:
Hepatitis
A and B
Tetanus
/ Diphtheria
Typhoid
USA ESTA (for Hawaii)
You will require an ESTA to visit Hawaii.
If you haven’t applied for one, please do so as soon as possible by clicking here or typing this address into your web
browser - https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov
Non‑UK passport holders
You will likely need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)
to enter the UK, please check the latest guidance here.
EU ETIAS (expected late 2026) – applicable to guests who are
non-Schengen Nationals
The EU plans to introduce ETIAS, an online travel authorisation for entry into
Europe.
Expected
cost: around €20
Valid
for three years or until your passport expires, whichever comes first
We’ll contact you as soon as details are confirmed.
USA ESTA (for Hawaii)
You will require an ESTA to visit Hawaii.
If you haven’t applied for one, please do so as soon as possible by clicking here or typing this address into your web
browser - https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov Your
ESTA must match your current passport
If
you’ve visited Cuba on or after 12 January 2021, you will need to apply
for a visa instead.
Scroll
to the end of this page to see the information needed if applying for a
new ESTA
All destinations
We strongly recommend reviewing your governments official
travel advice for each destination, which should include:
Yellow fever vaccination
Yellow fever
vaccination or exemption documentation is required, please check with your
doctor or travel clinic.
Visa Information - all guests
Singapore
All guests must complete a Singapore Arrival Card (SG Arrival
Card) within three days of arriving in Singapore. There is no cost to complete
the form. We'll provide further information and support on how to complete this
requirement while you're onboard.
Japan
All guests are required to attend a brief face-to-face
immigration check with local officials when going ashore. Guests must also
complete an ED Card and Customs Declaration before leaving the ship. There is
no fee for these mandatory entry requirements. We'll provide further information and support on how to
complete this requirement while you're onboard.
Good to know - all guests
Travel guidance
Visit our Travel
Aware page for helpful advice and information by clicking
here
Zika virus and malaria
These are present in
some regions we visit. We recommend speaking with your Doctor, pharmacist or a
travel clinic for any advice you may wish to receive.
Singapore
Singapore is a
wonderful destination, with a few important local rules:
Vaping
is illegal, please do not take e‑cigarettes, vaporizers or e‑liquids
ashore
Chewing
gum should not be taken ashore
Please ensure you meet all relevant entry requirements for
the destinations we'll be visiting and have the necessary documentation
available at check-in. Unfortunately, if the required documents cannot be
provided, we may be unable to permit boarding.