Travel Documentation

If you are traveling outside of the United States, it is important for you to be aware of the passport and visa requirements of each country you are visiting. Requirements vary by destination and citizenship of the traveler. In most cases, a passport will be required to depart and return to the United States. The country you are visiting may also require you acquire a visa prior to your departure. Make sure you get all the information you need well in advance of your trip. CruiseDeals.com does advise that it is always best to bring your passport with you when traveling to a foreign country. Please be advised that you will be denied boarding without proper identification and documentation.

Note: The Department of Homeland Security's Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative requires that all travelers entering or re-entering the U.S. from Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda carry a valid passport. Travel between the U.S. and U.S. territories (including Puerto Rico, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands) will not be affected. Please note the following new guidelines:

• Air Travel: All travelers will be required to have passports - including all U.S. citizens returning to the U.S. by air from throughout the Western Hemisphere - on January 23, 2007. This new requirement includes Canadians, Americans, and others who have previously been exempt from having to carry a passport to enter or re-enter the U.S.
• Sea (Cruise) Travel: As early as January 1, 2008, passports will be required for cruise passengers entering or re-entering the U.S.
• Requirements for a U.S. citizen to obtain a passport can be reviewed on the U.S. Department of State website (click here).

Please review each cruise lines' detailed terms and conditions before completing your purchase.

All cruise documents issued prior to sailing will include current policies for travel identification documentation requirements, including proof of citizenship and proof of identity. Please be advised that you will be denied boarding without proper identification.

Our agency is not responsible for passengers who fail to obtain the proper documentation for their cruise destinations.

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To determine if a visa is required for a port of call, please check your cruise itinerary 'Ports of Call' list. Then review the visa requirements for each country you are visiting online.

Please review each cruise lines' detailed terms and conditions before completing your purchase.

All cruise documents issued prior to sailing will include current policies for travel identification documentation requirements, including proof of citizenship and proof of identity. Please be advised that you will be denied boarding without proper identification.

Our agency is not responsible for passengers who fail to obtain the proper documentation for their cruise destinations.

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Married women who are not carrying a passport must bring a copy of their marriage certificate to show change of name. In the case of divorce and re-marriage, divorce certificates must be provided as well.

Please review each cruise lines' detailed terms and conditions before completing your purchase.

All cruise documents issued prior to sailing will include current policies for travel identification documentation requirements, including proof of citizenship and proof of identity. Please be advised that you will be denied boarding without proper identification.

Our agency is not responsible for passengers who fail to obtain the proper documentation for their cruise destinations.

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All children, including infants and newborns, must have their own passport. Some countries may require extra documentation as well. Country-specific information is available in the Consular Information Sheets pages on the U.S. State Department website. It also is available from the consulate of the country being traveled to. Please note that requirements can change at any time; confirm them close to your departure date.

Special requirements apply when purchasing passports for minors age 14 and younger. Please refer to US State Dept Website for further details.

If children are not traveling with BOTH parents, a notarized letter of consent is required from the absent parent.

The following information is provided as a general guideline only. Exact documentation requirements will depend on your specific situation and the country to which you are traveling.

Children's passports and documentation are necessary to board the ship, and they also are likely to be requested by immigration officers at ports of call. Even if you have heard accounts of inconsistency in enforcement of documentation requirements, bring them anyway; without them, you could incur delays at ports of call and be denied boarding.

Generally, a notarized "permission to travel" letter from the absent parent(s) must be provided. We strongly recommend bringing such a letter even if it is not an official requirement. The letter should be signed by the non-traveling parent(s) and should state that he/she gives the child permission to travel. It also should include: the name of the child and the names of all people traveling with the child; information about the trip including the dates of travel, country (or countries) being visited, and the name of the cruise line and ship; address and phone number of the non-traveling parent(s); and a notary's signature and seal.

In some circumstances, legal documents will be required to clarify custody rights and/or the parental relationship. It's especially important that documentation be supplied by travelers with different last names; same-sex couples; adoptive; or divorced parents. Travelers falling under any of these categories should provide custody and other supporting documents. Widowed parents should provide a death certificate. In all cases, you must bring both your own and the child's identification.

Please review each cruise lines' detailed terms and conditions before completing your purchase.

All cruise documents issued prior to sailing will include current policies for travel identification documentation requirements, including proof of citizenship and proof of identity. Please be advised that you will be denied boarding without proper identification.

Our agency is not responsible for passengers who fail to obtain the proper documentation for their cruise destinations.

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Citizens of countries other than the United States and Canada are required to present both a valid passport and an unexpired U.S. multiple re-entry visa (B-2 Visitor's Visa) or a visa waiver. Resident aliens need both a passport and an alien resident card. Aliens and resident aliens should contact the appropriate consulate, U.S embassy, or U.S. immigration office to inquire about necessary travel documentation.

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