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Do I Need A Passport?
Yes, but there are some exceptions for U.S. citizens sailing on certain domestic voyages. Please see below for details. Before leaving home, please take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with the required travel documents you will be asked to provide prior to boarding the ship.
Caution: The requirements described below are required by government regulations and policies. They are subject to change without notice. It is the sole responsibility of the guest to identify and obtain all required travel documents and have them available when necessary. These appropriate valid travel documents such as passports, visas, inoculation certificate and family legal documents are required for boarding and re-entry into the United States and other countries.For your protection, we recommend that your passport book expiration date not occur within six (6) months following the voyage termination date.
The name on your cruise line or air line reservation must match the name on your passport book or other identification documents.
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.
Please note: Celebrity Cruises domestic sailings are all sailings originating and ending in ports located in the U.S., Canada and Mexico including Panama Canal sailings. All other sailings are considered to be international sailings. These include itineraries in Europe and South America including re-positioning sailings originating or ending in their ports. U.S. citizens traveling on our international sailings are required to have valid passports.
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Domestic Sailings
Consecutive Sailings
- Guests on consecutive sailings must ensure they have the proper travel documents for their cruise vacation.
Domestic Travel Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI)
The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) requires all travelers to and from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean basin and Bermuda to present a valid passport or other Department of Homeland Security approved document that establishes the bearer's identity and citizenship in order to enter or reenter the United States unless otherwise noted below.
For more information on this program visit: Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative website
WHTI-Compliant Documents
A valid passport book is already a requirement for international travel and for entering the United States by air.
Cruise Travel
Open-Loop Sailings
An open-loop cruise (voyages that begin in one U.S. port and end in another U.S. port) will require a valid
passport book or other WHTI-compliant document for entry or reentry into the United States.
Closed-Loop Sailings
Only a valid passport book or other WHTI-compliant document will be accepted for entry or reentry into the United States.
U.S. citizens on closed-loop cruises (voyages that begin and end at the same U.S. port),
will be able to enter or depart the U.S. with a valid passport book, U.S. Passport Card, U.S. or Enhanced Driver's License, or Trusted Traveler Program Card such as Nexus Card, Sentri Card or Fast Card. In the absence of any of the documents listed above, guests will be required to present BOTH an identification and citizenship document from each of the lists below in order to embark our vessel. The name on both documents needs to match the name on cruise line reservation. If it does not as a result of marriage or divorce, guests will need to provide their state, county or province issued marriage license or divorce decree. Guests who legally change their name will need to present a court document.
Closed-Loop Identification Documents
- Laminated driver's license or identification card issued by a federal, state, provincial, country, territory or municipal authority
- All identification documents must have a photo, name and date of birth
Closed-Loop Citizenship Documents**
Government issued:
- U.S. Birth Certificate (original)
- U.S. Birth Abroad Certificate (original)
- U.S. Naturalization Certificate (original)
- U.S. certificate of Citizenship (original)
**A 'birth certificate' is issued by a government agency (state, county, city, etc.). This document (with seal and signature) is legal proof of citizenship that can be used by U.S. citizens for certain international travel. A 'birth notice' is issued by a hospital or other type of medical facility but it is not an approved travel document. It is a courtesy document that merely indicates where a birth occurred. It has no legal status and cannot be used to prove citizenship for international travel purposes.
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Passport Requirements
A valid passport is a requirement for air travel to / from Canada, Mexico the Caribbean and Bermuda.
Effective June 1, 2009 only a valid passport (unless otherwise noted below) or other WHTI compliant document will be accepted for entry or re-entry into the United States. For a list of all approved documents visit: U.S Department of State website
U.S. citizens on closed-loop cruises (cruises that begin and end at the same port in the U.S.) 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 certified 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.
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International Travel
A valid passport is required; visas are required where they apply. This includes Europe, Asia, Central and South America. For additional passport information, visit the U.S Department of State website
Our Recommendation
Celebrity Cruises strongly recommends that all guests travel with a valid passport during their cruise. This greatly assists guests who may need to fly out of the United States to meet their ship at the next available port should they miss their scheduled embarkation in a U.S. port; guests entering the U.S. at the end of their cruise; and guests needing to fly to the U.S. before their cruise ends, because of medical, family, personal or business emergencies, missing a ship's departure from a port of call, involuntary disembarkation from a ship due to misconduct, or other reasons.
Guests who need to fly to the United States before their cruise ends will likely experience significant delays and complications related to booking airline tickets and entering the United States if they do not have a valid U.S. passport with them.
For additional passport information visit: U.S Department of State website
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 US 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.
For voyages that begin and end in the same U.S. Port, U.S. citizen guests may travel with both a Government issued birth certificate** and Government issued picture ID card, such as a drivers license.
Alien Registration Card (Green Card)
U.S. lawful permanent residents will continue to be able to use their Alien Registration Card issued by the Department of Homeland Security or other valid evidence of permanent residence status to apply for entry to United States.
Card renewal is an important matter. ARC holders (United States permanent residents) with expired cards may be considered "out of status" and may be denied entry / reentry into the United States. If your ARC was issued over 10 years ago, you should check the expiration date printed on the front of the card. If your card is expired, or it is about to expire, you should renew your card before you sail.
If you are holding an old edition ARC WITHOUT an expiration date, you will not be detained from entering the United States but U.S. Customs and Border Protection highly suggests that you apply for a new card before you sail.
For additional information, visit: U.S Immigration Support website
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.
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Passports
Celebrity Cruises strongly recommends that all guests travel with a passport that is valid for at least six (6) months beyond the end of their cruise. This greatly assists guests who may need to fly out of the United States to meet their ship at the next available port should they miss their scheduled embarkation in a U.S. port; guests entering the U.S. at the end of their cruise; and guests needing to fly to the U.S. before their cruise ends, because of medical, family, personal or business emergencies, missing a ship's departure from a port of call, involuntary disembarkation from a ship due to misconduct, or other reasons.
For U.S. and Canadian citizens only:
International Air Travel
All travelers, including children require a valid passport.
Sea Travel
For voyages that begin and end in the same U.S. Port, U.S. citizen guests may travel with both a Government issued birth certificate** and Government issued picture ID card, such as a drivers license.
**A 'birth certificate' is issued by a government agency (state, county, city, etc.). This document (with seal and signature) is legal proof of citizenship that can be used by U.S. citizens for certain international travel. A 'birth notice' is issued by a hospital or other type of medical facility but it is not an approved travel document. It is a courtesy document that merely indicates where a birth occurred. It has no legal status and cannot be used to prove citizenship for international travel purposes.
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Visa Waiver Program
This is a pre-travel authorization program for U.S. bound travelers from Visa Waiver countries. This U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) program, the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) is mandatory, and all travelers, regardless of age, from Visa Waiver Program (VWP) countries will be required to complete an online application similar to the I-94W and obtain an ESTA approval prior to boarding a carrier by air or sea to the United States under the VWP.
A third party, such as a relative or travel agent, will be permitted to submit an ESTA application on behalf of a VWP traveler. The DHS recommends that an ESTA approval be obtained as soon as a VWP traveler begins to plan a trip to the United States and no later than 72 hours before departure. Should the information you provided change after receiving your approval, updating your application online is easy.
ESTA will determine almost immediately in many cases if an individual is eligible for VWP travel. Possible website responses include: Authorization Approved, Travel Not Approved, or Authorization Pending. In the event that an ESTA applicant is denied authorization to travel to the United States under VWP, he or she will be referred to U.S Department of State website for information on how to apply for a visa to travel to the United States. Applicants who receive an Authorization Pending response will need to check the website for updates within 72 hours to receive a final response. An approved ESTA travel authorization is:
- Valid for up to two years or until the traveler's passport book expires, whichever comes first;
- Valid for multiple entries into the U.S. be it for business or pleasure; and
- U.S. Naturalization Certificate (original)
- Not a guarantee of admissibility to the United States at a port of entry. ESTA approval only authorizes a traveler to board a carrier for travel to the U.S. under VWP. In all cases, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers make admissibility determinations at U.S. ports of entry.
For additional information please visit "Know Before You Go" at the CBP.gov website
Guests who apply electronically will be required to present their ESTA authorization approval receipt inorder to board the vessel on applicable voyages.
Countries participating in the Visa Waiver Program
Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brunei, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom. Travelers from the VWP countries seeking to enter the United States will also be required to have a passport book in their possession.
For passport requirements for Visa Waiver Program applicants visit the CBP.gov website.
Pre-Travel Authorization Program for U.S.-Bound Travelers from Visa Waiver Countries
This U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) program has a mandatory effective date of January 12, 2009. On this date, subject to DHS modification, the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) became mandatory, and all travelers, regardless of age, from Visa Waiver Program (VWP) countries will be required to complete an online application similar to the I-94W and obtain an ESTA approval prior to boarding a carrier by air or sea to the United States under the VWP.ESTA website
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Inoculation / Health
As detailed in our brochure, all guests must ensure they are medically fit for travel. As such, we remind you to check with your physician at least 4 to 6 weeks before sailing to make sure you are up to date with any required immunizations or vaccines you may need (including but not limited to certification of yellow fever vaccination) to ensure you will be permitted to visit each of the exciting destinations and tours on your itinerary.
For further information, you may contact the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Traveler's Health website or toll-free at 1.800.232.4636.
Family Legal Documents:
Should the last names of the parent and minor child traveling with them differ, the parent is required to present the child's valid passport and visa (if required) and the child's birth certificate (original, a notarized copy or a certified copy). The name of the parent(s) and the child must be linked through legal documentation.
Adults who are not the parent or legal guardian of any minor child traveling with them are required to present the child's valid passport and visa (if required) or the child's birth certificate (original, a notarized copy or a certified copy) and an original notarized letter signed by at least one of the child's parents. The notarized letter from the child's parent must authorize the traveling adult to take the child on the specific cruise and must authorize the traveling adult to supervise the child and permit any medical treatment that must be administered to the child. If a non-parent adult is a legal guardian, the adult must present a certified Certificate of Guardianship with respect to the child.
* For additional passport requirements and information on obtaining or renewing a passport visit the State Department's website
Different Surnames (Last Names):
If a woman has several surnames on different documents such as birth certificate and drivers license, then she must bridge the difference with other documents, such as, marriage license and/or divorce papers. The additional bridging documents must be the original or a certified or notarized copy.
Adults who are not the parent or Legal Guardian of any minor child traveling with them are required to present the child's valid passport and visa or the child's birth certificate (original, a notarized copy or a certified copy) and an original notarized letter signed by at least one of the child's parents. The notarized letter from the child's parent must authorize the traveling adult to take the child on the specific cruise, must authorize guardian to sign legal documentation/waivers for participation in any activities requiring them (i.e. Rock Climbing, Flowrider, Bungee Trampoline, Inline Skating, or Ice Skating) and must authorize the traveling adult to supervise the child and permit any medical treatment that must be administered to the child. If a non-parent adult is a Legal Guardian, the adult must present a certified certificate of Guardianship with respect to the child.
Click here for more information on Passport and Visa Requirements.
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International Sailings
Consecutive Sailings
- Guests on consecutive sailings must ensure they have the proper travel documents for their entire cruise vacation.
Passport
- A valid passport is required for travel.
- For your protection, we recommend that your passport expiration date not occur within six(6) months of the sailing termination date.
- U.S. citizens carrying an Official (maroon cover) passport must also be in possession of a valid Diplomatic or personal (blue or green cover) passport to allow ship embarkation.
- In addition to the Passport and Visa requirements indicated on this page, guests are asked to bring with them a 2nd official form of identification in the way of a laminated driver's license or identification card issued by a federal, state, provincial, country, territory or municipal authority if their sailing itinerary makes port calls in Croatia.
Visas
- It is the guests' responsibility to identify and to obtain the necessary visas before commencing their cruise.
- Based on nationality, many countries still require an entry visa.
- Suggestions on where to get visa information:
- U.S Department of State website
- Canadian citizens can visit Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada website
- the Embassies (Consular Service Office) of each country on your sailing itinerary
- or the visa service of your choice, such as CIBT website for specific visa requirements, information, forms and fees that apply to your nationality.
CIBT website
toll free telephone: 1.800.858.8579
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 at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Traveler's Health website or toll free at 1-877-FYI-TRIP, and the World Health Organization website
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Family Legal Documents Should the last names of the parent and minor child traveling with them differ, the parent is required to present the child's valid passport and visa (if required) and the child's birth certificate (original, a notarized copy or a certified copy). The name of the parent(s) and the child must be linked through legal documentation.
Adults who are not the parent or Legal Guardian of any minor child traveling with them are required to present the child's valid passport and visa or the child's birth certificate (original, a notarized copy or a certified copy) and an original notarized letter signed by at least one of the child's parents. The notarized letter from the child's parent must authorize the traveling adult to take the child on the specific cruise, must authorize guardian to sign legal documentation/waivers for participation in any activities requiring them (i.e. Rock Climbing, Flowrider, Bungee Trampoline, Inline Skating, or Ice Skating) and must authorize the traveling adult to supervise the child and permit any medical treatment that must be administered to the child. If a non-parent adult is a Legal Guardian, the adult must present a certified certificate of Guardianship with respect to the child.
Click here for more information on Passport and Visa Requirements.
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Travel Documents
