04/21/2021
Cruise Travel Requirements:
U.S. Citizens
For Cruises Leaving From a U.S. Port to the Caribbean, Bahamas & Florida, Bermuda, Alaska, Mexican Riviera, Canada & New England, Pacific Coastal
You’re required to carry:
A Valid Passport
OR
Proof of Citizenship (see below) AND Government-issued photo ID
State certified U.S. birth certificate
(Baptismal paper, hospital certificates of birth, and Puerto Rico birth certificates issued prior to 7/1/10 are not acceptable.)
Original certificate of U.S. naturalization
Original certificate of U.S. citizenship
U.S. Consular report of your birth abroad
OR
WHTI (Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative)-compliant documents (click here to for more information.)
*A U.S. citizen under the age of 16 does not require a government-issued photo ID.
I strongly recommend all guests to obtain a passport for their cruise vacation for the following reasons:
If you miss your ship at its scheduled U.S. departure port and need to travel outside the U.S. to meet your ship.
You unexpectedly need to depart the ship from a foreign port prior to the end of sailing, a passport would be required to leave or re-enter the U.S. by air.
If you need to obtain a passport quickly, please contact VisaCentral at 844-834-5702, VisaCentral can obtain a passport in as little as 48 hours.
Hawaii Cruises
There's no need for a passport when you sail on any Hawaii inter-island cruise. If your ship never sails beyond the islands of Hawaii, all you need is a government-issued photo I.D. which includes a passport or a valid driver's license with a photo.
Panama Canal
Valid passports are required to board the ship for all Panama Canal sailings. No passport cards, birth certificates or other form of proof of US citizenship will be accepted. Failure to present a valid passport at check-in will result in denial of boarding.
For Cruises Leaving a Non-U.S. port (Europe, Asia, South America, Australia itineraries)
You’re required to carry a valid passport, not expiring within six (6) months of the return of your cruise.
Specific visas may be required for entry into some European, Asian, Australian and South American ports.
Domestic Airline Travel ID Requirements for U.S. Citizens
Beginning October 1, 2021, travelers who are 18 years of age and older will need a REAL ID or other acceptable form of identification in order to fly. Standard drivers' licenses will no longer be accepted by the TSA at airport security checkpoints starting in October of 2021. REAL IDs are marked by a star on the top of the card. Between now and the effective date of the new regulations, we encourage all travelers to check their IDs and obtain a REAL ID if they don’t already have one. To obtain a REAL ID requires documentation beyond what is required for most standard drivers' licenses. Prepare to collect and present several documents to DMV officials that prove residency and identification.
Guests should take this into consideration when planning travels for their cruise.
Non-U.S. Citizens
ALL GUESTS MUST CARRY A VALID PASSPORT.
All Non-U.S. Citizen Guests Must Carry A Valid Passport, (Not Expiring within (6) Months of Return Of Your Cruise). In addition, a tourist visa may be required for entry into certain countries/ports of call. To confirm the specific documents required, please be sure to check with the proper authorities (such as your local immigration office) for each port that you are entering. You can also contact VisaCentral to answer your questions.
U.S. Alien Resident Card (ARC) Holders
U.S. Alien Residents holding an Alien Resident Card (ARC), also known as a "Green Card" must be in possession of the ARC in order to sail. U.S. Alien Residents who do not have their ARC with them at check in will be denied boarding. It is recommended that these guests also carry their passports from their country of citizenship if available. In some instances, ARC holders may still be required to have travel permits and/or visas to enter countries visited in these destinations.
Canadian Residency Permit (CRP) holders
Canadian Residency Permit (CRP) holders who are NOT in possession of their permanent resident papers or a valid Temporary Resident Visa will be denied boarding if the ship visits any Canadian port during the cruise. In addition, the Canadian resident can be refused re-entry into Canada without their proper resident documentation.
Important Information for Chinese Citizens Cruising in the United States
Effective November 29, 2016, all Chinese passport holders that have a 10 year B1/B2 non-immigrant visa are now required to fill out an Electronic Visa Update System (EVUS) enrollment in order to enter the United States. All Chinese guests with a 10 year B1/B2 visa must complete their EVUS enrollment prior to arriving to the pier. Proof of EVUS enrollment must be shown at check-in and is required to board the ship. This applies to all U.S. ports. For more information, please visit www.evus.gov.
