GETTING ONBOARD WITH

THE RIGHT TRAVEL DOCUMENTS

 

It’s your responsibility to ensure you have all the proper documentation to board the ship and enter each of the countries your cruise visits. We’ll require government-issued identification to board. And government authorities may require you to have a visa or meet other requirements.

 

Select your departure port below to find out exactly what you need. But be aware – government requirements may change.


Don't Get Caught Without The Right Travel Doc



Passport

Passports are Best

A passport is the best ID document for travel. Make sure yours doesn't expire for 6 months after your cruise ends. Learn more

Birth certificate

Caution: Birth Certificates

U.S. Citizens can cruise with a U.S. birth certificate on most sailings from the U.S. But your birth certificate needs to meet the requirements. Learn more

Names Must Match

Names Must Match

If you've had a name change, and the name used across your documents does not match, you will need to take an extra step. Learn more

Children and Guardians

Cruising With Kids That Aren't Yours

When a minor (age 17 and under) travels without their legal guardian, an accompanying adult must present a notarized form signed by the child's guardian. Learn more

Visa May be Required

Visas May Be Required

Some countries require an entry visa or electronic visa based on your nationality. Learn more

Don't Pack your Docs

Don't Pack Your Docs

Please keep all travel documents on your person at the terminal; you’ll need to present them at check-in.

Select where you're sailing from

Popular homeports:

Full list of all homeports:

Travel document requirements for sailings from U.S. homeports (excluding Honoulu, Hawaii & Seward, Alaska)

Here are the current requirements for our guests sailing from the U.S. Booked guests will be provided the latest full details prior to sailing.

Please select the citizenship options below to learn the right requirements:

USA Flag
U.S. Citizens & Permanent Residents
Canada Flag
Canadian Citizens
Other Countries
Other Nationalities

Accepted Identification for U.S. Citizens & Permanent Residents








Travel document requirements for sailings from Australian homeports

Here are the current requirements for our guests sailing from Australia. Booked guests will be provided the latest full details prior to sailing.

Please select the citizenship options below to learn the right requirements:

USA Flag
U.S. Citizens
Australia Flag
Australian Citizens
Other Countries
Other Nationalities

Accepted Identification for U.S. Citizens


In order to sail, a guest must meet the requirements below.

All documents must be original – no photocopies. Your name must match across documents. What if I had a name change?



Additionally, visas or travel permits may be required to enter some countries. Please check requirements for your own nationality.

  • New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA)
    • All visitors are required to get a NZeTA to travel to New Zealand.

Travel document requirements for sailings from Canadian homeports

Here are the current requirements for our guests sailing from Canada. Booked guests will be provided the latest full details prior to sailing.

Please select the citizenship options below to learn the right requirements:

USA Flag
U.S. Citizens & Permanent Residents
Canada Flag
Canadian Citizens & Permanent Residents
Other Countries
Other Nationalities

Accepted Identification for U.S. Citizens & Permanent Residents


In order to sail, a guest must meet the requirements of ONE of the check boxes below.

All documents must be original – no photocopies. Your name must match across documents. What if I had a name change?


  • U.S. Birth Certificate AND Valid Government Issued ID (State ID Card, Driver’s License OR Military ID) - Can be used if traveling to Canada by ground/car or by sea
    • Original U.S. State Certified Birth Certificate or a certified copy; or an original Consular Birth Abroad Certificate from the U.S. State Department.
    • Read more about birth certificate requirements.
    • Guests age 15 and under are NOT required to have a photo ID, just the birth certificate.
  • Permanent Resident Card (Alien Resident Card "ARC" OR Green Card) AND Valid Passport from Country of Citizenship - If traveling to Canada by air, ground/car or by sea
    • Passports must be valid for at least 6 months after your cruise ends.
    • Read more about passport requirements.
    • Guests age 16 and older whose ARC has no photo must present a valid government issued photo ID.
    • Any additional requirements are the responsibility of the guest.
  • Enhanced Driver’s License (EDL) that is not expired - Can be used if traveling to Canada by ground/car or by sea
    • Enhanced Driver's Licenses are only available from the following states: Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Vermont and Washington State.
    • An Enhanced Driver’s License is different from a REAL ID compliant id. An EDL will have a flag on the front.

Travel document requirements for sailings from European homeports (excluding Southampton, England; Haifa, Israel & Istanbul, Turkey)

Here are the current requirements for our guests sailing from Europe. Booked guests will be provided the latest full details prior to sailing.

Please select the citizenship options below to learn the right requirements:

USA Flag
U.S. Citizens
UK Flag
U.K. Citizens
European Union Flag
European Citizens
Other Countries
Other Nationalities

Accepted Identification for U.S. Citizens


In order to sail, a guest must meet the requirements below.

All documents must be original – no photocopies. Your name must match across documents. What if I had a name change?



Additionally, visas or travel permits will soon be required to enter European Union countries.

Travel document requirements for sailings from Dubai

Here are the current requirements for our guests sailing from Dubai. Booked guests will be provided the latest full details prior to sailing.

Please select the citizenship options below to learn the right requirements:

USA Flag
U.S. Citizens
UK Flag
U.K. Citizens
Europe Flag
European Citizens
Other Countries
Other Nationalities

Accepted Identification for U.S. Citizens


In order to sail, a guest must meet the requirements below.

All documents must be original – no photocopies. Your name must match across documents. What if I had a name change?



Additionally, visas or travel permits may be required to enter some countries. Please check requirements for your own nationality.

Travel document requirements for sailings from Central & South American homeports

Here are the current requirements for our guests sailing from Central and South America. Booked guests will be provided the latest full details prior to sailing.

Please select the citizenship options below to learn the right requirements:

USA Flag
U.S. Citizens
Other Countries
Other Nationalities

Accepted Identification for U.S. Citizens


In order to sail, a guest must meet the requirements below.

All documents must be original – no photocopies. Your name must match across documents. What if I had a name change?



Additionally, visas or travel permits may be required to enter some countries. Please check requirements for your own nationality.

Travel document requirements for sailings from Singapore

Here are the current requirements for our guests sailing from Singapore. Booked guests will be provided the latest full details prior to sailing.

Please select the citizenship options below to learn the right requirements:

USA Flag
U.S. Citizens
Singapore Flag
Singaporean Citizens
Other Countries
Other Nationalities

Accepted Identification for U.S. Citizens


In order to sail, a guest must meet the requirements below.

All documents must be original – no photocopies. Your name must match across documents. What if I had a name change?



Additionally, visas or travel permits may be required to enter some countries. Please check requirements for your own nationality.

Travel document requirements for sailings from Japanese homeports

Here are the current requirements for our guests sailing from Japan. Booked guests will be provided the latest full details prior to sailing.

Please select the citizenship options below to learn the right requirements:

USA Flag
U.S. Citizens
Japanese Flag
Japanese Citizens
Other Countries
Other Nationalities

Accepted Identification for U.S. Citizens


In order to sail, a guest must meet the requirements below.

All documents must be original – no photocopies. Your name must match across documents. What if I had a name change?


Additionally, visas or travel permits may be required to enter some countries. Please check requirements for your own nationality.

Travel document requirements for sailings from Chinese homeports

Here are the current requirements for our guests sailing from China. Booked guests will be provided the latest full details prior to sailing.

Please select the citizenship options below to learn the right requirements:

USA Flag
U.S. Citizens
China Flag
Chinese Citizens
Other Countries
Other Nationalities

Accepted Identification for U.S. Citizens


In order to sail, a guest must meet the requirements below.

All documents must be original – no photocopies. Your name must match across documents. What if I had a name change?



Additionally, visas or travel permits may be required to enter some countries. Please check requirements for your own nationality.

Travel document requirements for sailings from Istanbul, Turkey

Here are the current requirements for our guests sailing from Istanbul, Turkey. Booked guests will be provided the latest full details prior to sailing.

Please select the citizenship options below to learn the right requirements:

USA Flag
U.S. Citizens
UK Flag
U.K. Citizens
European Union Flag
European Citizens
Other Countries
Other Nationalities

Accepted Identification for U.S. Citizens


In order to sail, a guest must meet the requirements below.

All documents must be original – no photocopies. Your name must match across documents. What if I had a name change?


Additionally, visas or travel permits may be required to enter some countries. Please check requirements for your own nationality.

Travel document requirements for sailings from Haifa, Israel

Here are the current requirements for our guests sailing from Haifa, Israel. Booked guests will be provided the latest full details prior to sailing.

Please select the citizenship options below to learn the right requirements:

USA Flag
U.S. Citizens
UK Flag
U.K. Citizens
European Union Flag
European Citizens
Other Countries
Other Nationalities

Accepted Identification for U.S. Citizens


In order to sail, a guest must meet the requirements below.

All documents must be original – no photocopies. Your name must match across documents. What if I had a name change?



Additionally, visas or travel permits will soon be required to enter European Union countries.

Travel document requirements for sailings from Seward, Alaska

Here are the current requirements for our guests sailing from the Seward. Booked guests will be provided the latest full details prior to sailing.

Please select the citizenship options below to learn the right requirements:

USA Flag
U.S. Citizens & Permanent Residents
Canada Flag
Canadian Citizens
Other Countries
Other Nationalities

Accepted Identification for U.S. Citizens & Permanent Residents


In order to sail, a guest must meet the requirements of ONE of the check boxes below.

All documents must be original – no photocopies. Your name must match across documents. What if I had a name change?


  • Permanent Resident Card (Alien Resident Card "ARC" OR Green Card) AND Valid Passport from Country of Citizenship

Travel document requirements for sailings from Southampton, England

Here are the current requirements for our guests sailing from Southampton. Booked guests will be provided the latest full details prior to sailing.

Please select the citizenship options below to learn the right requirements:

USA Flag
U.S. Citizens
UK Flag
U.K. Citizens
European Union Flag
European Citizens
Other Countries
Other Nationalities

Accepted Identification for U.S. Citizens


In order to sail, a guest must meet the requirements below.

All documents must be original – no photocopies. Your name must match across documents. What if I had a name change?



Additionally, visas or travel permits will soon be required to enter the U.K. and European Union countries.

Travel document requirements for sailings from Oahu (Honolulu), Hawaii

Here are the current requirements for our guests sailing from the Honolulu. Booked guests will be provided the latest full details prior to sailing.

Please select the citizenship options below to learn the right requirements:

USA Flag
U.S. Citizens & Permanent Residents
Canada Flag
Canadian Citizens
Other Countries
Other Nationalities

Accepted Identification for U.S. Citizens & Permanent Residents






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