Once final payment is made, the cruiser should fill
out a pre-registration form so it will take less time at check in
and provide the correct information (names and spellings) to be
printed on your documents before they are sent to you.
Every cruise line requires some proof of citizenship
before they allow boarding. While a passport is not required for U.S.
citizens at this time for the Bahamas, Bermuda, Caribbean, Mexico, or Canada, a
certified copy of a birth certificate with a raised seal and
government-issued picture identification is. No, you may not use
military ids, voter registration cards, or a library card. You must
have a notarized photocopy of your birth certificate with a raised
seal if you do not already have a passport. If you are traveling
only within the U.S., a government-issued picture identification only
is required.
If you are a U.S. citizen traveling to anywhere other than these
destinations, a passport is required. This includes Europe, Asia,
Africa, South America, Australia, the Orient, India, etc. Some ports
even require a visa but the cruise line will inform you of proper
documentation in plenty of time prior to travel or final payment.
Non-U.S. citizens who are residents of the U.S. must show proof of
temporary or permanent residency. This includes a valid green card,
passport from their country with multiple reentry visas, picture
identification, and in some cases, visas from the countries they
are visiting.
Non-U.S. citizens should contact the consulates or embassies of the
countries to be visited regarding the proper documentation necessary for
travel prior to making your final payments. If you have any doubt, call
us with questions.
We recommend all travelers confirm the entry requirements for all
countries prior to departure. The following website may assist you in
verifying the required documentation for travel:
www.travel.state.gov/travel_warnings.html
Please be advised that knowing, securing, and bringing the required
identification is solely the responsibility of the passengers. We are
unable to provide refunds for clients who do not possess the necessary
documentation.
You may apply for a passport at your local post office.
Many cities also have local passport offices. To acquire a copy of
your birth certificate, you would need to contact the city hall from
your place of birth. Please keep in mind that your birth certificate
should be an original with a raised seal. There are costs associated
with acquiring either of these documents. For further information, we
have found the following website to be helpful: www.usbirthcertificatebureau.com
Your tickets will be printed to reflect your first and last
name only. Middle names and suffixes are not necessary.
You may either obtain a passport to reflect your married
name or you may carry a copy of your marriage certificate in addition
to your original birth certificate with raised seal and government-issued
photo ID. Please be advised that Proof of Citizenship requirements vary
by destination, and in some cases, an original birth certificate and ID
are not sufficient.
Depending on whether or not you can obtain a copy of your
marriage certificate prior to departure, you may do one of two things:
You may reserve your vacation in your maiden name and carry Proof of
Citizenship that reflects your maiden name.
OR
You may reserve your
vacation in your married name and carry Proof of Citizenship that
reflects your married name. Please note that if you carry several
types of identification reflecting your married and maiden names, it
is suggested that you also carry a copy of your marriage certificate
to document your name change.
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