Please take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with the required travel documents. The requirements described below are required by government regulations and policies. They are subject to change without notice.

Royal Caribbean International strongly recommends that all guests travel with a passport that is valid for at least 6 months beyond the end of the cruise.  

It is the sole responsibility of the guest to identify and obtain all required travel documents for the entire cruise vacation and have them available when necessary. These appropriate, valid travel documents - passports, visas, family legal documents and inoculation certificates - are required for boarding and re-entry into the United States and other countries.

Guests who do not possess the proper documentation may be prevented from boarding their flight or ship or from entering a country and may be subject to fines.

No refunds will be given to individuals who fail to bring proper documentation.

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• Cruises from a United States port (including Puerto Rico)
• Cruises from a non-United States port

CRUISES FROM A UNITED STATES PORT

The following requirements are for sailings from a United States port to the Caribbean, Bahamas, Bermuda, Canada/New England, Hawaii, Alaska, Panama Canal and Mexico.

United States and Canadian Citizens:

You MUST have one of the following:

Exceptions:

• United States citizens on cruises that begin and end at the same port in the United States can use a government-issued picture ID (i.e. driver's license) AND a government-issued birth certificate or original Naturalization Certificate.
• Minors under the age of 16 will be able to present either an original government-issued, original, notarized or certified copy of his or her birth certificate; a Consular Report of Birth Abroad Issued by DOA; or Certificate of Naturalization issued by United States Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Note: Baptismal papers and hospital certificates of birth are NOT acceptable. Military identification cards, voter registration cards or Social Security cards are NOT considered proof of citizenship.

United States Permanent Residents:

You MUST have the following:

Canadian Legal Residents:

You MUST have the following:

All Other Nationalities:

You MUST have the following:

Please contact the Embassy (Consular Services) of each country on your cruise or the visa service of your choice for specific visa requirements, information, forms and fees for your nationality.

Please contact your travel agent or local Royal Caribbean International office for further assistance.

Visas:

It is the responsibility of the guest to identify, obtain and present necessary visas before the start of their cruise vacation. Requirements vary based on the guest’s nationality and countries visiting during the cruise. The following resources may be of assistance to guests in determining if a visa is required:

Please note the most recent visa requirements for non-United States guests sailing on an Alaskan itinerary require a Canadian visa to participate in the cruise. Click here to get more details.

CRUISES FROM A NON-UNITED STATES PORT

The following requirements are for sailings from a non-United States port to Europe, South America, Australia/New Zealand, Dubai/Emirates, Asia, and Alaska sailings from Vancouver.

All travelers, including children, require a valid passport. For your protection, we recommend that your passport expiration date not occur within 6 months of the end of your cruise. For additional United States passport information, visit the United States Department of State travel information website.

United States citizens carrying an official (maroon cover) passport must also present a valid diplomatic or personal (blue or green cover) passport.

Visas:

It is the responsibility of the guest to identify and obtain the necessary visas before the start of the cruise. Requirements vary based on the guest’s nationality and countries visiting during their cruise. The following resources may be of assistance to guests in determining what type of visa is required:

For information on certain visa requirements, please click here. This list applies to citizens from the United States and Canada. Please contact your travel agent or local Royal Caribbean Office for assistance in determining what visas will be required for your specific cruise vacation.

Inoculation/Health:

As detailed in our brochure, all guests must ensure that they are medically and physically fit for travel. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) provide guidelines as to which vaccinations are required in each country. In many cases inoculations are recommended, but in some circumstances, they are required. We recommend that you check with your health care professional or a Travel Medicine Specialist certified by the WHO for guidance. Other informational resources can be accessed on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention traveler's health website or by calling toll-free (877) FYI-TRIP and on the World Health Organization website.