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Official travel information changes at a rapid pace, sometimes with little or no advance notice. While we provide the information below as service, each guest is responsible for researching and adhering to the most current advisories and travel entry/exit requirements for the destination they are visiting and for return to their country of origin.
We strongly encourage all guests to purchase travel insurance that covers COVID and illness related expenses, such as:
USI Affinity Travel Insurance Services – Diamond plan
HTH Worldwide – TripProtector Plan
Tin Leg – Gold Plan
Travel Insurance Center
TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDS
Turks & Caicos Explorer II
Borders are open without restriction.
Since April 2023, all visitors are not required to be fully-vaccinated, or to provide a negative COVID-19 test anymore
For the safety of all guests and crew, we still encourage you to test prior to leaving home. If any guest becomes symptomatic during a charter, testing, isolation and/or disembarkation may be necessary at your own expense. As always, we recommend travel insurance to cover unexpected expenses.
Entry to TCI: Click here to download the current entry procedures (PDF version)
Covid-19 Travel Information: https://www.visittci.com/travel-info/turks-and-caicos-coronavirus-covid-19
Entry/Exit Requirements: https://www.visittci.com/travel-info/tci-assured
Updated: March 1, 2025.
ST. MAARTEN / ST. KITTS
Caribbean Explorer II
St. Maarten and St Kitts are open without restrictions.
St Maarten:
Since November, 2022, there are no Covid-19 Entry requirements and visitors are no longer required to complete and submit EHAS application to enter St. Maarten.
St Kitts:
Since August 15, 2022, The Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis has ended all COVID-19-related entry testing and vaccination requirements. St Kitts is now open to both vaccinated and unvaccinated travelers.
For the safety of all guests and crew, we still encourage you to test prior to leaving home. If any guest becomes symptomatic during a charter, testing, isolation and/or disembarkation may be necessary at your own expense.
Note regarding St. Kitts immigrations/customs requirements: St. Kitts requires all travelers to complete the KNA Travel Form prior to arrival (All KN applications for St Kitts require upload of the passport copy, a photo and a $17 fee). We recommend completing this form the day before you depart for St. Maarten. Please bring the KN form authorization email with you and present to the Captain and the Purser. They will need the information in the email for St. Kitts immigration.
Note regarding St. Maarten immigrations/customs requirements: the Online Immigration Form is not available anymore. Instead, you will be required to visit a kiosk upon entry into St. Maarten to complete your entry registration.
Entry to St. Maarten/St Kitts: Click here to download the current entry procedures (PDF version)
Updated: March 1, 2025.
MALDIVES
Emperor Explorer
Borders are open without restrictions.
Entry to Maldives: Click here to download the current entry procedures (PDF version)
Covid-19 Travel Information: https://visitmaldives.com/en/covid19-updates
Updated: March 1, 2025.
INDONESIA
Blue Manta Explorer
White Manta Explorer
Borders are open without restrictions. Indonesian Authorities have now removed the requirement to show any form of COVID-19 vaccination proof on arrival to Indonesia or for onward domestic travel.
It’s strongly recommended to test yourself with an Antigen Test Kit (ATK) before leaving home and wear a mask inside airports & on the aircraft on your way to join our vessels.
Upon arrival in the territory of the Republic of Indonesia, taking body temperature can be requested by local authorities. In the event that it is greater than 37.5°C, a swab (PCR) will be performed at the expense of the traveler, and if the body temperature is less than 37.5˚C, you can continue to circulate freely.
Travelers are recommended to have international medical insurance with coverage for the duration of the stay in the territory of the Republic of Indonesia.
We recommend that all guests bring at least 1x home Antigen Test Kit (ATK) & test themselves, if they feel unwell upon arrival to Indonesia or during their trip.
In the event of positive cases onboard individuals who are symptomatic, or asymptomatic, but tested positive for COVID-19 will be kindly requested to exercise safe social distancing by minimizing social interactions and avoiding crowded spaces onboard.
Immigration, Customs and Health Declaration: Since September 22, 2025, the Government of Indonesia has introduced a unified digital portal, named “All Indonesia”, to streamline immigration, customs, and health procedures into a single form, replacing multiple separate processes like SATUSEHAT (health declaration) and e-CD (customs declaration) online forms.
Travelers must fill out this form within 3 days (ideally 72 hours) prior to arrival.
The process takes about 2.5 minutes to complete.
Upon submission, a QR code is generated and sent via email, which must be presented to immigration/customs upon arrival. It’s free of charge.
Entry to Indonesia: Click here to download the current entry procedures (PDF version)
Updated: October 1, 2025
RED SEA
Grand Sea Explorer
Glory Sea Explorer
Borders are open without restrictions.
Entry to Egypt: Click here to download the current entry procedures (PDF version)
Covid-19 Travel Information & Entry Requirements: Egyptian Ministry of Interior official website (Please note: this link is provided as a courtesy. It is the travellers’ responsibility to choose the option that best suits their needs).
Updated: March 1, 2025
GALAPAGOS ISLANDS
Humboldt Explorer
Tiburon Explorer
Borders are open without restrictions – Since October 20, 2022, all travelers are not required to show proof of vaccination OR a negative test to boarding to mainland Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands.
Entry to Ecuador and Galapagos Islands:
All current entry requirements, forms, and official links are now outlined in detail on our updated page: explorerventures.com/ecuador-galapagos-entry/
Before your trip, please ensure you have:
- Valid passport (with at least 6 months’ validity)
- Proof of roundtrip flight
- Completed Sworn Declaration Form
- Transit Control Card (TCT) – now available online
- Travel insurance that includes medical evacuation coverage
- Printed or digital copies of all required documents
These steps are mandatory for all travelers entering the Galápagos Islands.
For your convenience, the link above includes full instructions, official government sites, and downloadable PDFs.
Updated: October 19, 2025
PALAU
Black Pearl Explorer
Borders are open without restrictions. Since July 2023, the State of Palau does not require all visitors to be vaccinated anymore, or to present a negative test.
However, despite Palau new protocols, Explorer Ventures strongly encourages all guests to get tested before departing their home country.
Palau Entry Form submissions must be within 72 hours or less prior to your arrival time in the Republic of Palau. Your responses must be in English. Only ONE form is required per family or single traveler. Once you fill in the form, you will receive a unique QR code to your email. Each traveler must present a copy of their completed Palau Entry Form or Unique QR Code upon arrival at the Palau International Airport. Before making your way to Palau, fill the online entry form palautravel.pw
Entry to Palau: Click here to download the current entry procedures (PDF version)
Covid-19 Travel Information: Covid-19 Travel Information & Entry Requirements
Palau Visitors authority website.
Updated: March 1, 2025.
SPECIAL NOTE
We’ve been working hard to update our operational and sales procedures in order to provide the most stress-free diving vacation that we can. From your initial reservation through to your eventual departure at the end of the trip, we’ll be here and ready to make the entire process enjoyable.
Should guests test positive, quarantine regulations vary by destination. While crew and staff will work with local authorities to make arrangements, the cost of quarantine accommodations, food, supplies, testing, medical needs, flight changes and other expenses are the responsibility of each guest.
