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Air Travel
ALL persons, including U.S. citizens, traveling by air between the United States and Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda will be required to present a valid passport to enter (or re-enter) the United States.
U.S. lawful permanent residents will continue to be able to use their Alien Registration Card (Form I-551) issued by the Department of Homeland Security or other valid evidence of permanent residence status to apply for entry to the United States.
Cruise Travel
As early as Summer 2008, subject to U.S. Government amendment, ALL persons, including U.S. citizens, traveling between the United States and Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda will be required to present a valid passport or other documents as determined by the Department of Homeland Security. Subject to U.S. Government amendment U.S. and Canadian citizens 15 or younger with their parents consent may cross the U.S. / Canadian border by land or sea with a certified copy of their birth certificate.
Until that time, the following travel document requirements apply:
International Travel
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A valid passport is required; visas are required where they apply. This includes Europe, Asia, Central and South America. |
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For additional passport information visit U.S. Department of State website, Or if you prefer, contact Passport Express Services for applications and assistance. |
Domestic Travel
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For domestic travel which includes: the Bahamas, Bermuda, Canada, the Caribbean, Mexico, and Alaska (including sailings departing from Vancouver) a passport (valid or expired) is highly recommended. |
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In the absence of a passport, a birth certificate (original or a certified copy), plus a picture ID card issued by a federal, state or local government agency is required. Additionally, beginning January 31, 2008, Enhanced Driver's Licenses (EDL) can also be presented as an acceptable travel document in lieu of a birth certificate. EDLs are driver's licenses containing passport type information. They are or will be available soon only in some states bordering Canada and Mexico. |
Note: Baptismal papers and hospital certificates of birth (except for new borns) are not acceptable.
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A voter registration card or Social Security Card are not considered to be proof of citizenship. |
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Children under 16 years of age do not require a picture ID. |
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Visas
Please contact the Embassy (Consular Services) of each country on your sailing itinerary or the visa service of your choice for specific visa requirements, information, forms and fees for your nationality.
VISA WAIVER PROGRAM
Citizens from the Visa Waiver Program countries of: Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brunel, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom seeking to enter the United States will be required to have in their possession a machine readable passport with a digital photograph valid for the duration of the voyage.
A machine readable passport is one having an alpha-numeric code on the bottom of the picture page. Example:
P<UKDOE<<JOHN<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
123456789M123456789<123456789
Visa Waiver Program travelers arriving in the U.S. on or after October 26, 2005 with passports issued on or after that date must present passports with a digital photograph.
Visa Waiver Program travelers arriving in the U.S. on or after October 26, 2006 with passports issued on or after that date must present a biometric passport or obtain a visa for entry into the United States.
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You are responsible for bringing all travel documents, such as passports, visas and proof of citizenship, required for boarding the vessel in the country in which you embark on the ship; and for entry or re-entry into the country in which you disembark, even if you have used online check-in. For detailed information, click here |
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For onboard purchases, you will be provided with a Seapass Account. The shops, lounges, shore excursions, and AquaSpa operate on a cashless system; therefore you must use your Seapass Account when purchasing beverages and services throughout the ship. Your account will be validated during the online check-in process or upon embarkation by using a Visa, MasterCard, or American Express credit card. Accounts can also be settled by cash or travelers checks. At the end of your cruise, you will receive a completely itemized statement reflecting your charges. |
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For your convenience, porters are normally available at the airport and at the pier to take your baggage from curbside to your ship. Remember to keep your valuables and fragile items with you.
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