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Travel Documentation

 
 
 
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR CRUISE VACATION
 
DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS TO TAKE YOUR CRUISE
 
U.S. Citizens
 
All persons, including U.S. citizens, traveling by air between the United States and all foreign countries are required to present a valid passport to board the aircraft. 
 
While recent legislation has deferred the passport deadline for some cruise passengers to these areas until summer 2008, Cruise Planners strongly recommends that every traveler possess a valid passport.
 
If your cruise departs from and returns to the U.S., a passport is now required in both of the following unexpected situations:
·         To fly to a foreign port to catch up with the ship if you miss its U.S. embarkation, or;
·         To fly home to the U.S. from a foreign port if you are forced to cut your trip short.
 
New Application for a U.S. Passport—U.S. Citizens
 
To obtain a passport for the first time, you must go in person to a local passport office along with two photographs of yourself, an original or certified copy of your birth certificate and a valid form of photo identification such as a driver’s license. Passport offices can be found inside many post offices and court houses. For complete information and instructions please visit the U.S. Department of State’s website at:
 
Here you can also print passport forms and search for a passport office in your neighborhood. New passport applications take a minimum of 6 weeks to process. Please allow enough time prior to your cruise departure.
 
Renewal of a U.S. Passport—U.S. Citizens
 
Check the expiration date of your passport and how your name appears. Many countries require your passport to be valid for six months after the completion of your travel. It is imperative that the name on the passport exactly match the name on your cruise booking. Also, your passport must contain blank pages for entry and exit stamps and required visas. Allow sufficient time to renew or update your passport.
 
Documentation for Non-U.S. Citizens
 
Non-U.S. Citizens who are permanent residents of the United States must have both a valid passport and alien registration card (Form 1551). You may also be required to have visas to enter certain countries. Foreign cruise passengers must travel with a valid passport and multiple-entry visa for the United States (B-2 Visitor’s Visa). For more information, and to learn the entry requirements of the countries on your itinerary, please check directly with each representing embassy or consulate.
 
Travel to Canada—Non-U.S. Citizens
 
The Canadian government requires a visa for foreign citizens from many countries. This law affects all travelers on cruise itineraries that begin or end in Canada, as well as those that make a port of call in Canada. Failure to present the required visa will result in denied boarding with no refund. To learn if Canada requires a visa for citizens of your country please call the Canadian embassy or consulate.
 
Names on Travel Documents
 
Names on all travel documents must exactly match the name on proof of citizenship/passport. Please check your itinerary carefully and call us immediately if there are any discrepancies.