Few years ago we were in Belize doing an excursion in Belize, tubing through the caves (Darknight I believe it was) and we also went through the forrest in the mountains. Is it on Majesty of the Seas? I've been to them all. Further, passports are also required for cruises that begin and end in different locations . This includes being ready to cover additional lodging costs, flight ticket change fees, and any other additional expenses they may incur due to the unexpected extension. Powered by Invision Community. Go on a Cruise. We recommend that everyone taking a cruise from the United States have a passport book. You are right, I do look at policies/procedures/laws/rules in black and white until something else comes along to gray it up a little with facts. Not every passenger goes to the website to check for information. The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) was launched in 2009 by the United States government. If all of a sudden we had multiple people show up without photo ID and unable to produce something showing their name and picture , then the policy would tighten. WebHeres an example of a closed-loop cruise itinerary that starts and ends in a United States Cruise Port: A 4-night cruise departs from the Port of Miami in Florida. The U.S. Customs & Border Protection indicates that What about an Canadian? If someone couldn't produce anything showing their name and photo (old passport, old DL, Costco card, employment ID, etc), then they probably would be denied boarding. Boarding closed loop tomorrow with ID+birth certificate, Consular Information Frequently Asked Questions, Insurance Providers for Overseas Coverage, Information for U.S. Citizens in Russia Travel Options Out of Russia, FIFA Womens World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023. When you come ashore, followlocal laws and customs. 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 issued driver's license, picture ID, denoting photo, name, and date of birth. To qualify, the ship must return to the exact same port they left from. Royal Caribbean International strongly recommends that all guests travel with a valid passport during their cruise. Citizens of the United States dont require passports on closed-loop cruises departing from American ports. I would make sure they have a police report or some documentation about the wallet being lost. Passengers should also note that for some ports, you may require a passport to gain entrance. That works yet supposedly a valid passport has to not expire within the next six months?. On your booking confirmation that goes out to every passenger who books it clearly states recommended. If your children dont yet have passports, the time has come to pay the fees, fill out the forms, and get their pictures taken. If youre looking for a different kind of cruise, explore parts of New England and Canada with New York City as an exciting starting and ending point. Follow USA TODAY reporter Bailey Schulz on Twitter: @bailey_schulz. The island does not require a passport among U.S. citizens. Additionally, if travels need to fly to the U.S. before their cruise ends because of medical, family, personal or business emergencies, you will need a passport.
