What sailings are considered International?
International Sailings are sailings other than those originating and ending in ports located in the U.S., Canada and Mexico including Panama Canal sailings. These are itineraries in Europe, South America, Asia and Australia/New Zealand including re-positioning sailings originating or ending in their ports.
Do I need to provide proof of inoculation to sail internationally?
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
For questions specifically related to COVID-19, more information can be found further down on this page.
What Documents or Forms Do I Need for International Sailings?
Passport
A valid passport is required for travel. Ensure there are sufficient blank visa pages within the passport for visa stamps.
For your protection, we require 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 second official form of identification in the way of a Passport Card (US), a laminated driver's license or identification card issued by a federal, state, provincial, country, territory or municipal authority.
Depending on your itinerary, the ship may collect your passport to speed up the clearance formalities at each port of call. We suggest you bring with you a few photocopies of your passport's personal page which includes the picture, and that you carry one of these photocopies with you each time you leave the ship.
What Documents or Forms Do I Need for International Sailings?
Visas
It is your responsibility to identify and to obtain the necessary visas before beginning your cruise. Based on nationality, many countries still require an entry visa. Suggestions on where to get visa information:
U.S. citizens can visit the U.S. Department of State Foreign Entry Requirements
Canadian citizens can visit Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada
Embassies (Consular Service Office) of each country on your sailing itinerary
The visa service of your choice, such as Visa Central, for specific visa requirements, information, forms and fees that apply to your nationality Visa Central website: http://www.visacentral.com/celebritycruises Toll-free telephone: 1-800-579-2406 Account Code: 44989 email: celebrity@visacentral.com
In some ports where visas may be required and may be purchased in-transit, the ship personnel will assist each guest to secure a visa and charge the guests' onboard account a one-time nominal fee. These visa fees include a small processing charge by the local representative.
Canadian eTA
The Canadian government will require an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) for current visa-exempt nationals to enter the country by air. For more information and specific requirements please visit www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/eta-start.asp
United States ESTA
The United States government requires an Electronic System for Travel Authorization document (ESTA) for all citizens who are not part of the Visa Waver Program (VWP). This includes travelers who do not require a visa to enter the United States, but are not citizens of the United States, Canada or Bermuda. For more information and specific requirements please visit https://help.cbp.gov/app/answers/detail/a_id/1094/~/do-i-need-to-apply-for-esta%3F. Celebrity Cruises® may deny boarding to affected guests who are unable to provide a valid ESTA during ship check-in formalities. No refunds will be given to individuals who fail to bring the proper travel documents.
What Documents or Forms Do I Need for International Sailings?
Passport and Visa Requirements for UK & Ireland Guests
For the latest visa, passport and health advice for your travel destinations, please see section 2.6 and 2.7 of our booking conditions. We also recommend you check the travel advice section of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice (UK passport holders) or the Department for Foreign Affairs www.dfa.ie/travel/travel-advice/ (Irish passport holders) for the most up to date information.
Please note that there may be a visa requirement for your cruise, particularly if you are visiting countries in the U.S, Canada, Asia, the Middle East, China, India, and Australia. We suggest that you contact our recommended visa agent; Visa Central for advice and to purchase the most up to date visa requirements for your cruise. For more information about the visa requirements for your destination, please go online to www.visacentral.co.uk/celebritycruises or call the information line to speak to a visa consultant: 0207-620 6990. Visa Central are pleased to offer a special discount of 10% to Celebrity Cruises guests when booking online through the link above. Alternatively, you may instead visit the relevant embassy in person to arrange the necessary visa.
What Documents Do I Need To Sail on a Galapagos Sailing?
Each guest is required by Ecuadorian law to have a valid passport with at least six months validity from the departure date from Ecuador. Guests who do not possess the proper documentation may be prevented from boarding their flight or ship, or from debarking or entering a country, and may be subject to fines.
Also, it is important that the name on the reservation be exactly as it is stated on the passport or other official citizenship document. If the guest’s name has changed since the document was issued (i.e. marriage/divorce), it is required that the document be updated with the new name, or provide official supporting document(s) of the name change. Otherwise, it may result in delay or possible denial of boarding.
Visit celebritycruises.com/documentation for up-to-date information on documentation.
For additional passport information, visit www.travel.state.gov or the passport service of your choice, such as CIBT – Passport and Visa Service at www.cibt.com/celebrity.
For more information on Special Groups (requirements for U.S. and Canadian children, groups of children, U.S. Military…), please visit www.cbp.gov/travel.
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