Domestic Cruises
Non-U.S. Citizens are required to carry a valid, unexpired passport and a Multiple Entry Visa, if applicable
. In addition, guests must contact the appropriate embassy or consulate of the countries they will be visiting for specific travel documentation requirements.
What forms of ID are acceptable for a cruise?
U.S. citizens on closed-loop cruises will be able to enter or depart the country with proof of citizenship, such as an Enhanced Driver's License (EDL), a government-issued birth certificate (issued by the Vital Records Department in the state where he or she was born) or passport, and if 16 or older, a government …
What cruises do you not need a passport for?
- Alaska roundtrip from San Francisco or Seattle.
- Canada & New England roundtrip from New York.
- Caribbean roundtrip from Ft. Lauderdale or New York.
- Hawaii roundtrip from Los Angeles or San Francisco.
- Mexico roundtrip from Los Angeles or San Francisco.
Do you need a U.S. visa to go on a cruise?
For North Americans,
many popular cruise destinations — such as the Eastern and Western Caribbean, Alaska and Western Mediterranean — do not require visas
. But ships that call on more exotic destinations might include visits to a country where you'd need a visa to enter.
Do I need visa for cruise to Caribbean?
You don't need a visa or ETSA to go on a Caribbean cruise as you can enter visa-free
. Instead, you'll only need your passport. However, if you're going to be in transit or setting off from a US port, you must apply for an ETSA for entry to the United States.
Can I travel to Bahamas on H1B visa?
H1B- Persons traveling to The Bahamas to have their H1B visa affixed in their passport MUST present the approval notice along with written confirmation of date, time and confirmation code of the appointment at the US Embassy in Nassau. ii. F1- Students must submit their valid I-20 form back and front.
Can you use a green card for a cruise?
Guests are required to carry a valid Permanent Resident Card (also known as ARC or Green Card)
, that includes a photo I.D. In addition, U.S Permanent Residents must contact the appropriate embassy or consulate of the countries they will be visiting for specific travel documentation requirements.
Can I use a passport card for a cruise?
You can use a passport card as legitimate identification on your cruise if you're sailing exclusively to Canada, Mexico, Bermuda or Caribbean countries
. As you'll be re-entering the U.S. through a seaport, the customs and immigration officials at the port will recognize your passport card as a valid travel document.
Can I cruise without a birth certificate?
For U.S. Sailings only,
U.S. Citizens may cruise using an official Birth Certificate and a supporting Government Issued Photo ID
, like a driver's license or an identity card. However, we highly recommend that all U.S. Citizen's cruise with their U.S. Passport book that is valid at least 6 months after your cruise.
Can you get on a cruise without ID?
If you're sailing on an entirely U.S.-based cruise, such as in Alaska or Hawaii, a driver's license would be sufficient identification
. If you're sailing on a closed-loop cruise out of a U.S. homeport, you would need to pair your driver's license with a proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate.
Do cruises check ID?
When you book a cruise from the United States to a foreign destination,
your cruise line will tell you what type of photo ID you need to board the vessel
. The qualifying identification depends on the type of voyage, the ports of call on the itinerary and federal regulations for U.S. entry.
Is there any cruise within USA?
Big-Ship Cruises
As far as I can tell,
only one big-ship company, Norwegian Cruise Line, operates cruises entirely within the U.S.
One ship—the Pride of America—cruises entirely within the Hawaiian Islands, with a crew that complies with U.S. citizenship requirements.
Can you get off a cruise ship without an excursion?
But at ports of calls,
passengers will not be allowed off the ship unless they join an organised excursion
. Normally cruise passengers can freely leave the vessel at each port, or choose between a ship-run excursion or a trip run by a local provider.
Can you go on a Caribbean cruise without a passport?
You can still cruise to the Caribbean without a U.S. passport if you are a U.S. citizen, but only if you take what is known as a “closed loop” cruise
. That means that your cruise ship needs to start and end at the same U.S. port.
Do you need a visa to go to Russia on a cruise?
If you arrive in Russia by ship or ferry, but want to depart by air, train, or other mode of transportation,
you must have a visa
. You must present your U.S. passport to Russian immigration officers each time you depart or return to the ship during your port call in Russia.
What is visa passport?
A visa is
a temporary authorisation for a passport holder to travel to a country other than the one he or she holds a passport of
. The visa is usually stamped on a passport, but at times, it can be a separate document too. TYPES OF PASSPORT. The Indian government issues three types of passports to Indian citizens.
Can I apply for U.S. visa now?
Please note: In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the State Department temporarily suspended routine visa services at all U.S. embassies and consulates in March 2020.
The process to resume routine visa services began in February 2021
.
Do I need a visa to go on a cruise to The Bahamas?
Guests arriving by air to join the cruise ship will be required to possess a Bahamian Visitor Visa if they are nationals of countries that would normally require a visit to enter The Bahamas
.
Do I need a visa to visit Vietnam on a cruise ship?
Cruise passengers visiting Vietnam are now granted a loose-leaf visa upon arriving at a Vietnam sea port
. The application fee for this visa ranges from US $25 to US $80 depending on the cruise operators you are traveling with. SPECIAL NOTES: Always keep the passport and visa with you when you travel on land.
Do I need a visa to visit Canada on a cruise ship?
Travelers heading to Canada for a cruise frequently have questions about the documentation they will need. As a rule,
foreign visitors either need a visa or a Canadian electronic travel authorization (eTA)
.
Can I travel to Caribbean on H1B visa?
An H-1B holder who has current H-1B classification (either initial or extension) may reenter the U.S. with an expired H-1B visa stamp after a trip solely to Canada or Mexico (
not to U.S. territories/ the islands in the Caribbean
) that lasted no more than 30 days (22 C.F.R. § 41.112(d)).
Do Indians need visa for Bahamas cruise?
Do Indian citizens need a visa for traveling to the Bahamas?
Yes, Indian citizens must have a visa for visiting the Bahamas
that will allow Indian citizens to stay there for 3 months.
Can I get my US visa stamped in Canada?
There is an option to have your first H1B visa stamped in Canada
. However, they do reserve the right to refuse to stamp visas in the Canadian consulate. If your education has been predominantly done in your home country, or any country apart from the U.S. or Canada, they may not stamp your visa.
Can a green card holder go on a cruise to Bahamas?
To enter The Bahamas, non-U.S. citizens need the following documentation: For visits NOT exceeding 30 days:
An Alien Registration Card (Green Card) and a Valid National Passport from their country of birth are required
.
Can I travel with a different name on my passport and green card?
Answer:
Yes, you may travel with your passport and green card in your maiden name
. Make sure to have your tickets booked in your maiden name as well.
Can I get off the cruise ship in Mexico without a passport?
All travelers are advised to carry a valid passport with them when taking a cruise to Mexico, regardless of their nationality and port of departure
. US citizens on closed-loop cruises, meaning they begin and end at the same US port, can travel to Mexico with proof of citizenship other than a passport.
