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North American “closed-loop” Sailings

A "closed-loop" sailing is one that originates and terminates in the same U.S. port and visits only ports covered under The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI), and/or ports in Honduras, Panama, Costa Rica and Belize.

A valid passport is strongly suggested, however, U.S. citizens on closed-loop cruises will be able to enter or depart the country with proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate and laminated government issued picture ID, denoting photo, name and date of birth. A U.S. citizen under the age of 16 will be able to present either an original or a copy of his or her birth certificate, a Consular Report of Birth Abroad issues by DOS, or Certificate of Naturalization issued by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

U.S. lawful permanent residents may use their valid Alien Registration Card (ARC or Green Card) issued by the Department of Homeland Security, or other valid evidence of permanent residence status to apply for entry and re-entry to the United States.

International Sailings

All passengers, regardless of nationality, are required to have a valid passport for all international sailings. In some cases, visas will also be required. It is the passengers responsibility to determine what, if any, visas they require and to obtain required visas where applicable. For additional passport information (U.S. citizens) visit www.travel.state.gov .

Non U.S. Citizens:

You will need a valid passport and, in some cases, a visa. If you live in the U.S., you will also need the original copy of your Alien Registration Card (ARC or Green Card) and any other documentation the countries on your itinerary require due to your alien status.

Canadian Landed Immigrants:

All Canadian Landed Immigrants (inclusive of those who are citizens of the British Commonwealth countries) who reside in Canada must have valid passports and U.S. visas. Also required is the original copy of your Permanent Resident Card (PR Card) formally the IMM 1000 or with respect to any country on the itinerary any other travel documentation required because of alien status.

Visas:

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

Important: Given the changing nature of international security requirements, the above statements are for general information only. Actual travel document requirements should always be verified prior to trip booking and departure date.

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