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DOMESTIC SAILINGS
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.
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.
Consecutive Sailings
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Guests on consecutive sailings must ensure they have the
proper travel documents for their entire cruise vacation.
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Air Travel
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ALL persons, including U.S. citizens, traveling by air
between the United States and Canada, Mexico, Central and South America,
the Caribbean, and Bermuda will be required to present a valid passport to
enter (or re-enter) the United States.
U.S. lawful permanent residents will continue to be able to use their Alien
Registration Card (Form I-551) issued by the Department of Homeland
Security or other valid evidence of permanent residence status to apply for
entry to the United States.
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Cruise Travel
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As early as January 1, 2008,
subject to U.S. Government amendment, ALL persons, including U.S. citizens,
traveling between the United States and Canada, Mexico, Central and South
America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda will be required to present a valid
passport or other documents as determined by the Department of Homeland
Security. And, as early as January 1, 2008, subject to U.S.
Government amendment U.S. and Canadian citizens 15 or younger with their
parents consent may cross the U.S. / Canadian border by land or sea with a
certified copy of their birth certificate.
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Until that time, the following travel document requirements apply:
International Travel
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A valid passport is required; visas are required where they
apply. This includes Europe, Asia, Central and South America.
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Domestic Travel
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For domestic travel which includes: the Bahamas, Bermuda,
Canada, the Caribbean and Mexico, a passport (valid or expired) is highly
recommended.
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In the absence of a passport, a birth certificate (original
or certified copy), plus a laminated picture ID card issued by a federal,
state, or local government agency is required. Note: Baptismal
papers and hospital certificates of birth (except for new borns) are not
acceptable.
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For U.S. Naturalized citizens, in the absence of a passport,
Naturalization papers (either original or notarized copy) plus a picture ID
card issued by a federal, state, or local government agency is required.
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A voter registration card or Social Security Card are not
considered to be proof of citizenship.
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Children under 16 years of age do not require a picture
ID.
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OUR RECOMMENDATION
We 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 www.travel.state.gov. Or if you prefer,
contact Passport Express at www.passportservices.com/rci for
applications and assistance.
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.
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.
VISA WAIVER PROGRAM
Citizens from the Visa Waiver Program countries of: Andorra,
Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brunel, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany,
Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, the
Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Singapore, Slovenia,
Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom seeking to enter the
United States will be required to have in their possession a machine readable
passport with a digital photograph valid for the duration of the voyage.
Visa Waiver Program travelers arriving in the U.S. on or after October 26,
2005 with passports issued on or after that date must present passports
with a digital photograph.
Visa Waiver Program travelers arriving in the U.S. on or after October 26,
2006 with passports issued on or after that date must present a biometric
passport or obtain a visa for entry into the United States.
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 at www.cdc.gov/travel
or toll free at 1-877-FYI-TRIP, and the World Health Organization website at www.who.int/vaccines-diseases/.
MINORS NOT ACCOMPANIED BY A LEGAL GUARDIAN
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
certified copy of the child's birth certificate) 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.
PLEASE NOTE:
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Due to enhanced procedures by the United States Immigration
and Naturalization Service, guests departing the ship at the end of their
cruise may be subject to possible delay.
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INTERNATIONAL SAILINGS
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 subject to change by governmental bodies
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 a passport, visas, inoculation
certificate and family legal documents are required for ship boarding and
country entry and/or re-entry.
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 the
proper documentation.
Consecutive Sailings
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Guests on consecutive sailings must ensure they have the
proper travel documents for their entire cruise vacation.
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Passport
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A valid passport is required for travel.
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For your protection, we recommend that your passport
expiration date not occur within six(6) months of the sailing termination
date.
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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.
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Visas
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It is the guests' responsibility to identify and to obtain
the necessary visas before commencing their cruise.
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Based on nationality, many countries still require an entry
visa.
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Suggestions on where to get visa information:
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U.S.
citizens can visit the U.S. Department of State Foreign Entry Requirements
at www.travel.state.gov/travel/tips/brochures/brochures_1229.html
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Canadian
citizens can visit Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada at www.voyage.gc.ca/main/before/visa_services-en.asp#1
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the
Embassies (Consular Service Office) of each country on your sailing itinerary
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or
the visa service of your choice, such as Passport Express Services for
specific visa requirements, information, forms and fees that apply to your
nationality.
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Passport Express Services
website: www.passportservices.com/rci
toll free telephone: 1.800.858.8579
email: rci@passportexpress.com
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 at www.cdc.gov/travel
or toll free at 1-877-FYI-TRIP, and the World Health Organization website at www.who.int/vaccines-diseases/.
Family Legal Documents
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
certified copy of the child's birth certificate) 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.
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