Do you need to have a visa or visa free passport for every port of call when departing on a Carribean cruise?

It is important that you have a valid visa for all ports of call that require them, even if you do not plan to disembark. Emergencies -- either yours or the ship's -- could force a situation that would make a visa unexpectedly necessary. Here are some countries that currently require visas for U.S. citizens on cruises.

1. Do I need a visa when cruising?
2. What if you don't have a passport for a cruise?
3. Do you need a passport for a closed-loop cruise?
4. Do UK cruise ship passengers need visas?
5. Can illegal immigrants go on cruises?
6. Do you go through customs on a cruise?
7. Can I go to Bimini without a passport?
8. Where can I process my passport?
9. How much money does a passport cost?
10. Can I get off the cruise ship in the Bahamas without a passport?
11. What is considered a closed-loop cruise?
12. Can you stay on a cruise ship at port?

Do I need a visa when cruising?

All Non-U.S. Citizen Guests Must Carry A Valid Passport, (Not Expiring within (6) Months of Return Of Your Cruise). In addition, a tourist visa may be required for entry into certain countries/ports of call.

What if you don't have a passport for a cruise?

If you don't have a passport, you still can sail on a cruise that calls on these islands — you'll just have to stay on the ship while it's in port. Of course, a valid passport is required for any cruise touring Europe, traveling across the Atlantic Ocean, or originating in another country.

Do you need a passport for a closed-loop cruise?

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 ...

Do UK cruise ship passengers need visas?

Most cruise lines use visa agent CIBT to obtain the correct paperwork for customers but if you have the time and patience you can save money by applying to the embassy yourself. ... Other categories of British passport holders, such as British Subjects, may require a full visa.

Can illegal immigrants go on cruises?

Domestic Cruises

Non-U.S. Citizens are required to carry a valid, unexpired passport and a Multiple Entry Visa, if applicable. In addition, guests must contact the appropriate embassy or consulate of the countries they will be visiting for specific travel documentation requirements.

Do you go through customs on a cruise?

When your cruise ship arrives at its disembarkation port, local immigration officials need to clear the ship before anyone can disembark. Ships that terminate in U.S. ports may require passengers to fill out customs forms and show their passports to immigration officials in the cruise terminal.

Can I go to Bimini without a passport?

U.S. citizens are generally required to present a valid U.S. passport when traveling to The Bahamas, as well as proof of anticipated departure from The Bahamas. Those traveling to The Bahamas on a cruise may use another Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) compliant document.

Where can I process my passport?

To get a new passport, you must go to a local passport acceptance facility. Some passport acceptance facilities require appointments. Many provide passport photos for a fee. Passport acceptance facilities can be post offices, libraries, or county courts.

How much money does a passport cost?

I'm an adult (16 and older) and I'm applying for the first time

Can I get off the cruise ship in the Bahamas without a passport?

If you are a US citizen, you can take a “closed-loop cruise” (one that begins and ends at the same port) to The Bahamas without a passport. Instead, you'll need to present another proof of citizenship such as a birth certificate and a government-issued photo ID.

What is considered a closed-loop cruise?

A closed-loop cruise is a cruise that departs and ends in the same U.S. port, for example, Fort Lauderdale to Fort Lauderdale, or round-trip to Alaska from Seattle.

Can you stay on a cruise ship at port?

Nope. The choice is totally yours. You can go ashore on a tour, explore the cruise port on your own or stay onboard and relax by the pool, book a (usually discounted on port days) spa treatment or take advantage of other activities on your ship during the day.