A passport is required for this trip. Your passport must be valid for at least six months after the scheduled return date of your vacation. Bring with you a photocopy of the pages of your passport that contain your personal information and extra passport photographs. These are useful in the event of loss.

Should the above requirements change, you will be notified in a mailing prior to departure. All visa, entry requirements, and fees are subject to change without advance notification by action of the government and port authorities. Vantage is not responsible for any additional charges resulting from such changes.

Contact Generation Visa for a Russian visa application if you decide to visit St. Petersburg on your own. For up-to-date information, contact Generation Visa at http://www.genvisa.com

NOTE: Holland America Line will arrange a group visa for passengers purchasing their Optional Shore Excursions in St. Petersburg. The cost of this visa is included in the price of the shore excursion. If you wish to visit St. Petersburg on your own, you must obtain a Russian Tourist Visa in advance of departure. Vantage and Holland America DO NOT RECOMMEND sightseeing on your own in St. Petersburg.

When planning your flights, Vantage considers each airline's reputation for quality, service, and routing options to the destination. Vantage selects flights that both serve our groups' needs and ensure the best balance of quality and cost. Our flight team members will do their utmost to select flights that will get you to your destination as quickly and easily as possible. Click here for more information on flights.

First and Business Class Airfare Upgrades
Many of our programs offer first and/or Business Class upgrades, for more information, please visit our Customer Service page - Flight Information page.