Passports, Visas & Citizenship Documentation

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Guests from the US should view CDC Travel Health Notices.

Also, the US State Department strongly recommends that travelers from the US register with its Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) prior to departing on a trip outside of the United States. STEP offers a notification program that provides important information from the US Embassy in your destination and enables the US Embassy to get in contact with you in an emergency.

US Travelers should also visit the US State Department’s International Travel page, where they can search for and review information regarding their respective destination country, including the “Safety and Security” and “Local Laws & Special Circumstances” sections.

Sailing from: Vancouver

The following guidelines are based on government regulations, which are subject to change at any time. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have all the proper documentation to board the ship and enter each of the countries on your cruise itinerary.

Travelers can visit the US State Department's website for more information. All documents must be valid for the entire length of the voyage, unless otherwise noted. Guests without proper documentation will be denied boarding. When dropping off luggage upon arrival, please keep all documents in your possession to present during check-in at the terminal.

Adults traveling with minors for whom they are not the parent or legal guardian must present a completed Minor Authorization Form signed by the child’s parent(s) or legal guardian, authorizing the adult permission to take the child on the specific cruise, supervise them and allow emergency medical treatment to be administered if necessary.

US Citizens (Including Children) Traveling to or Returning from Canada (Vancouver) by Air

• Original valid US Passport

US Citizens 16 years of Age and Older Traveling to Canada (Vancouver) by Land or Sea

• Original valid US passport OR
• Original valid US passport card OR
• Original valid Trusted Traveler card (NEXUS, FAST)

US Citizens 15 years of Age and Younger Traveling to Canada (Vancouver) by Land or Sea

• Original valid US passport OR
• Original valid US passport card OR
• Original valid Trusted Traveler card (NEXUS, FAST)

OR

• Original state-issued birth certificate
  1. Puerto Rico birth certificates issued prior to July 1, 2010, are not acceptable.
  2. Hospital-issued birth certificates are not acceptable.

Social Security and Global Entry cards are not acceptable proof of US citizenship for purposes of traveling outside of the US.

US Legal Permanent Residents

Guests who are legal permanent residents of the US must present a valid original passport and a Permanent Resident Card to travel outside the US. Photocopies are not acceptable. Learn more about Canadian visa requirements and exceptions.

Canadian Citizens (Including Children)

• Original valid Canadian passport OR
• Original valid Trusted Traveler card (NEXUS, FAST)

Canadian Citizens 15 years of age or younger may sail with either an original valid Canadian passport or an original Canadian birth certificate.

Canadian Permanent Residents

Guests who are Canadian permanent residents must present a valid original passport and a Permanent Resident Card to travel outside Canada. Photocopies are not acceptable. Based on your nationality, additional documentation may be required to enter the United States.

Citizens of All Other Countries (Including Children)

• Original valid passport

This cruise calls at ports in Canada and the United States; therefore, Guests may be required to obtain a multi-entry visa for both Canada and/or the United States.

It is the Guest's responsibility to identify and obtain all necessary visas before commencing their cruise.

Learn more about Canadian visa requirements and exceptions.

If your country participates in the Visa Waiver Program (VWP), you are required to have a valid machine-readable passport and obtain 72-hour advance travel authorization via the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) prior to boarding carriers by air or sea to the US under the Visa Waiver Program. A copy of the approved ESTA application should be brought with you when traveling. View a list of applicable countries and registration requirements.

Sailing from/to: Port Canaveral, Fort Lauderdale, Galveston, New York, San Diego and San Juan.

The following guidelines are based on government regulations, which are subject to change at any time. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have all the proper documentation to board the ship and enter each of the countries on your cruise itinerary.

Travelers can visit the US State Department's website for more information. All documents must be valid for the entire length of the voyage, unless otherwise noted. Guests without proper documentation will be denied boarding. When dropping off luggage upon arrival, please keep all documents in your possession to present during check-in at the terminal.

Adults traveling with minors for whom they are not the parent or legal guardian must present a completed Minor Authorization Form signed by the child’s parent(s) or legal guardian, authorizing the adult permission to take the child on the specific cruise, supervise them and allow emergency medical treatment to be administered if necessary.

US Citizens (Including Children)

• Original valid US passport OR
• Original valid US passport card

OR

• Original state-issued birth certificate AND a physical government-issued photo ID (digital/mobile state-issued IDs are not acceptable to sail)
  1. Puerto Rico birth certificates issued prior to July 1, 2010, are not acceptable.
  2. Hospital-issued birth certificates are not acceptable.
• Original Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) issued by the Department of State AND a physical government-issued photo ID (digital/mobile state-issued IDs are not acceptable to sail)
• Original Certificate of Naturalization issued by US Citizenship and Immigration Services AND a physical government-issued photo ID (digital/mobile state-issued IDs are not acceptable to sail)

Children 15 years of age and younger are required to present one of the documents listed above, but do not need to present a government-issued photo ID.

Social Security Cards and Global Entry are not acceptable proof of US citizenship for purposes of traveling outside of the US.

US Legal Permanent Residents

Guests who are legal permanent residents of the US must present a valid original Permanent Resident Card. Photocopies are not acceptable.

Canadian Citizens (Including Children)

• Original valid Canadian passport

Citizens of All Other Countries (Including Children)

• Original valid passport

Many countries require an entry visa based on your nationality. It is the Guest's responsibility to identify and obtain all necessary visas before commencing their cruise.

If your country participates in the Visa Waiver Program (VWP), you are required to have a valid machine-readable passport and obtain 72-hour advance travel authorization via the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) prior to boarding carriers by air or sea to the US under the Visa Waiver Program. A copy of the approved ESTA application should be brought with you when traveling. View a list of applicable countries and registration requirements.

Guests should be prepared to present a copy of their I-94 arrival record upon request. A digital copy of this record can be obtained at the US Customs and Border Protection website.

Sailing from: Galveston to San Juan, San Juan to Galveston, Fort Lauderdale to San Juan, San Juan to Fort Lauderdale, Port Canaveral to San Juan, San Juan to Port Canaveral, New York to San Juan

The following guidelines are based on government regulations, which are subject to change at any time. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have all the proper documentation to board the ship and enter each of the countries on your cruise itinerary.

Travelers can visit the US State Department's website for more information. All documents must be valid for the entire length of the voyage, unless otherwise noted. Guests without proper documentation will be denied boarding. When dropping off luggage upon arrival, please keep all documents in your possession to present during check-in at the terminal.

Adults traveling with minors for whom they are not the parent or legal guardian must present a completed Minor Authorization Form signed by the child’s parent(s) or legal guardian, authorizing the adult permission to take the child on the specific cruise, supervise them and allow emergency medical treatment to be administered if necessary.

US Citizens (Including Children)

• Original valid US passport OR
• Original valid US passport card

OR

• Original state-issued birth certificate AND a physical government-issued photo ID (digital/mobile state-issued IDs are not acceptable to sail)
  1. Puerto Rico birth certificates issued prior to July 1, 2010, are not acceptable.
  2. Hospital-issued birth certificates are not acceptable.
• Original Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) issued by the Department of State AND a physical government-issued photo ID (digital/mobile state-issued IDs are not acceptable to sail)
• Original Certificate of Naturalization issued by US Citizenship and Immigration Services AND a physical government-issued photo ID (digital/mobile state-issued IDs are not acceptable to sail)

Children 15 years of age and younger are required to present one of the documents listed above, but do not need to present a government-issued photo ID.

Social Security and Global Entry cards are not acceptable proof of US citizenship for purposes of traveling outside of the US.

US Legal Permanent Residents

Guests who are legal permanent residents of the US must present a valid original Permanent Resident Card (PRC). Photocopies are not acceptable.

Canadian Citizens (Including Children)

• Original valid Canadian passport

Citizens of All Other Countries (Including Children)

• Original valid passport

Many countries require an entry visa based on your nationality. It is the Guest's responsibility to identify and obtain all necessary visas before commencing their cruise.

If your country participates in the Visa Waiver Program (VWP), you are required to have a valid machine-readable passport and obtain 72-hour advance travel authorization via the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) prior to boarding carriers by air or sea to the US under the Visa Waiver Program. A copy of the approved ESTA application should be brought with you when traveling. View a list of applicable countries and registration requirements.

Guests should be prepared to present a copy of their I-94 arrival record upon request. A digital copy of this record can be obtained at the US Customs and Border Protection website.

Travelers can visit the US State Department's website for more information. All documents must be valid for the entire length of the voyage, unless otherwise noted. Guests without proper documentation will be denied boarding. When dropping off luggage upon arrival, please keep all documents in your possession to present during check-in at the terminal.

Adults traveling with minors for whom they are not the parent or legal guardian must present a completed Minor Authorization Form signed by the child’s parent(s) or legal guardian, authorizing the adult permission to take the child on the specific cruise, supervise them and allow emergency medical treatment to be administered if necessary.

All Nationalities (Including Children)

Round-Trip Cruises from/to Barcelona and Civitavecchia and One-Way Cruises from Barcelona to Civitavecchia, Civitavecchia to Barcelona

• Original valid passport, valid at least 6 months after the sailing has ended

These cruises call at ports in Europe. In addition to a valid passport, you may be required to obtain multiple-entry visas for Europe (Schengen visa) based on your nationality. It is the Guest's responsibility to identify and obtain all necessary visas before commencing their cruise.

The European Union's (EU) new Entry/Exit System (EES) has begun. This is a new digital border system that has changed requirements for non-European nationals traveling to the Schengen area (“Schengen countries”). Non-EU nationals, unless exempt, will need to create a digital record on their visit to the Schengen countries at the port, station or airport on arrival and will be required to submit their fingerprints and have their photo or other biometric data required by the relevant authorities taken at dedicated booths. This may result in increased wait times at the point of arrival and departure. Refusal to provide the required biometric data will result in denied entry into the Schengen countries. Please read about this important change before travel at EES – European Union.

Round-Trip Cruises from/to Southampton and One-Way Cruises from Barcelona to Southampton

• Original valid passport, valid at least 6 months after the sailing has ended

These cruises call at ports in Europe and/or the United Kingdom. In addition to a valid passport, you may be required to obtain multiple-entry visas for Europe (Schengen visa) and/or the United Kingdom, or a United Kingdom Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA), based on your nationality. It is the Guest's responsibility to identify and obtain all necessary visas before commencing their cruise.

The European Union's (EU) new Entry/Exit System (EES) has begun. This is a new digital border system that has changed requirements for non-European nationals traveling to the Schengen area (“Schengen countries”). Non-EU nationals, unless exempt, will need to create a digital record on their visit to the Schengen countries at the port, station or airport on arrival and will be required to submit their fingerprints and have their photo or other biometric data required by the relevant authorities taken at dedicated booths. This may result in increased wait times at the point of arrival and departure. Refusal to provide the required biometric data will result in denied entry into the Schengen countries. Please read about this important change before travel at EES – European Union.

The UK government will require an Electronic Authorisation (ETA) for eligible non-European nationals starting January 2025, and for eligible European nationals from April 2025. Applications must be made before travel and incur a small fee. For more details, view the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) factsheet—September 2024 (blog.gov.uk).

British Isles Cruises from Southampton

• Original valid Passport, valid at least 6 months after the sailing has ended

This cruise calls at ports in Ireland and the United Kingdom. In addition to a valid passport, you may be required to obtain a multiple-entry visa or travel authorizations for Ireland and/or the United Kingdom, or a United Kingdom Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) based on your nationality. It is the Guest's responsibility to identify and obtain all necessary visas before commencing their cruise.

The UK government will require an Electronic Authorisation (ETA) for eligible non-European nationals and for eligible European nationals. Applications must be made before travel and incur a small fee. For more details, view the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) factsheet—September 2024 (blog.gov.uk).

Travelers can visit the US State Department's website for more information. All documents must be valid for the entire length of the voyage, unless otherwise noted. Guests without proper documentation will be denied boarding. When dropping off luggage upon arrival, please keep all documents in your possession to present during check-in at the terminal.

Adults traveling with minors for whom they are not the parent or legal guardian must present a completed Minor Authorization Form signed by the child’s parent(s) or legal guardian, authorizing the adult permission to take the child on the specific cruise, supervise them and allow emergency medical treatment to be administered if necessary.

US Citizens (Including Children) Traveling to or Returning from Canada by Air

• Original valid US passport

US Citizens (Including Children) Traveling to or Returning from Canada by Land or Sea

• Original valid US passport OR
• Original valid US passport card OR
• Original valid Trusted Traveler card (NEXUS, FAST)

Social Security and Global Entry cards are not acceptable proof of US citizenship for purposes of traveling outside of the US.

US Legal Permanent Residents

• Original Permanent Resident Card (photocopies are not acceptable) AND
• Original valid passport

Canadian Citizens (Including Children)

• Original valid Canadian passport OR
• Original valid Trusted Traveler card (NEXUS, FAST) OR
• Canadian permanent residents must travel with a valid passport and their Permanent Resident Card (PRC) to travel outside of Canada

Citizens of All Other Countries (Including Children)

• Original valid passport

Many countries require an entry visa based on your nationality. It is the Guest's responsibility to identify and obtain all necessary visas before commencing their cruise.

If your country participates in the Visa Waiver Program (VWP), you are required to have a valid machine-readable passport and obtain 72-hour advance travel authorization via the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) prior to boarding carriers by air or sea to the US under the Visa Waiver Program. A copy of the approved ESTA application should be brought with you when traveling. View a list of applicable countries and registration requirements. Guests should be prepared to present a copy of their I-94 arrival record upon request. A digital copy of this record can be obtained at the US Customs and Border Protection website.

Travelers can visit the US State Department's website for more information. All documents must be valid for the entire length of the voyage, unless otherwise noted. Guests without proper documentation will be denied boarding. When dropping off luggage upon arrival, please keep all documents in your possession to present during check-in at the terminal.

Adults traveling with minors for whom they are not the parent or legal guardian must present a completed Minor Authorization Form signed by the child’s parent(s) or legal guardian, authorizing the adult permission to take the child on the specific cruise, supervise them and allow emergency medical treatment to be administered if necessary.

US Citizens (Including Children)

• Original valid US passport, valid at least 6 months after the sailing has ended

US Legal Permanent Residents

• Original Permanent Resident Card (PRC) AND
• Original valid passport, valid at least 6 months after the sailing has ended

Citizens of All Countries (Including Children)

• Original valid passport, valid at least 6 months after the sailing has ended

Many countries require an entry visa based on your nationality. It is the Guest's responsibility to identify and obtain all necessary visas before commencing their cruise.

If your country participates in the Visa Waiver Program (VWP), you are required to have a valid machine-readable passport and obtain 72-hour advance travel authorization via the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) prior to boarding carriers by air or sea to the US under the Visa Waiver Program. A copy of the approved ESTA application should be brought with you when traveling. View a list of applicable countries and registration requirements. Guests should be prepared to present a copy of their I-94 arrival record upon request. A digital copy of this record can be obtained at the US Customs and Border Protection website.

All documents must be valid for the entire length of the voyage, unless otherwise noted. Guests without proper documentation will be denied boarding. When dropping off luggage upon arrival, please keep all documents in your possession to present during check-in at the terminal.

Adults traveling with minors for whom they are not the parent or legal guardian must present a completed Minor Authorization Form signed by the child’s parent(s) or legal guardian, authorizing the adult permission to take the child on the specific cruise, supervise them and allow emergency medical treatment to be administered if necessary.

• Original passport, valid at least 6 months after sailing has ended

In addition to a valid passport, you may be required to obtain a multiple-entry visa for Singapore based on your nationality. It is the Guest’s responsibility to identify and obtain all necessary visas before commencing their cruise.

Singapore Visa Requirements

Because requirements may vary, we recommend that Guests contact their travel advisor, government agency, embassy or consulate for more information on required travel documentation for the port of embarkation and all ports of call for their cruise.

All Guests must complete the Singapore Arrival Card before debarkation of their sailing. This can be completed up to 3 days prior to the end of their cruise. To enter and sail out of Singapore, a Singapore Arrival Card may be required. Learn how to complete your application online.

Port Canaveral to Barcelona

The following guidelines are based on government regulations, which are subject to change at any time. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have all the proper documentation to board the ship and enter each of the countries on the ship's itinerary.

Travelers can visit the US State Department's website for more information. All documents must be valid for the entire length of the voyage, unless otherwise noted. Guests without proper documentation will be denied boarding. When dropping off luggage upon arrival please keep all documents in possession to present during check-in at the terminal.

Adults traveling with minors for whom they are not the parent or legal guardian must present a completed Minor Authorization Form signed by the child’s parent(s) or legal guardian, authorizing the adult permission to take the child on the specific cruise, supervise them and allow emergency medical treatment to be administered if necessary.

US Citizens (Including Children)

• Original valid US passport, valid at least 6 months after the sailing has ended

Citizens of All Other Countries (Including Children)

• Original valid passport, valid at least 6 months after the sailing has ended

This cruise calls at ports in Europe. In addition to a valid passport, you may be required to obtain multiple-entry visas for Europe (Schengen visa) based on your nationality. It is the Guest's responsibility to identify and obtain all necessary visas before commencing their cruise.

Southampton to Fort Lauderdale or Southampton to Port Canaveral

The following guidelines are based on government regulations, which are subject to change at any time. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have all the proper documentation to board the ship and enter each of the countries on the ship's itinerary.

Travelers can visit the US State Department's website for more information. All documents must be valid for the entire length of the voyage, unless otherwise noted. Guests without proper documentation will be denied boarding. When dropping off luggage upon arrival, please keep all documents in your possession to present during check-in at the terminal.

Adults traveling with minors for whom they are not the parent or legal guardian must present a completed Minor Authorization Form signed by the child’s parent(s) or legal guardian, authorizing the adult permission to take the child on the specific cruise, supervise them and allow emergency medical treatment to be administered if necessary.

US Citizens (Including Children)

• Original valid US passport, valid at least 6 months after the sailing has ended

US Legal Permanent Residents

• Original Permanent Resident Card AND
• Original valid passport, valid at least 6 months after the sailing has ended

Citizens of All Other Countries (Including Children)

• Original valid Passport, valid at least 6 months after the sailing has ended

The ship docks at ports in Europe and disembarks in the United States. In addition to a valid passport, you may be required to obtain multiple-entry visas for Europe (Schengen visa) and/or United States based on your nationality. It is the Guest's responsibility to identify and obtain all necessary visas before commencing their cruise.

If your country participates in the Visa Waiver Program (VWP), you are required to have a valid machine-readable passport and obtain 72-hour advance travel authorization via the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) prior to boarding carriers by air or sea to the US under the Visa Waiver Program. A copy of the approved ESTA application should be brought with you when traveling.

View a list of applicable countries and registration requirements.