How was your check in process at the pier?

[BEARFACE]

Hi,

 

Anyone just returning from a RT cruise (closed loop - leaving and returning out of the same US Port) who checked in at the pier with less then 6 months left on their passport, was their any problems checking in at the pier?

 

Thank you in advance.

[Essiesmom]

If you are a US citizen, the US does not care if your passport expires the next day. It is other countries you may visit that might require your passport to be valid for six months from the day you leave. Just a story to illustrate:

Many years ago, I traveled several times with an agency that arranged tours for professional groups. It was the practice of the agency to have group members send them their passports, and they would acquire the necessary visas. Passports woud be returned to group members by the tour escort at the point where the group assenbled. for this particular tour, it was San Francisco airport. One member of the group had beek booked on another tour that had been cancelled by the agency. Instead of requesting return of her passport, she assumed that the agency would transfer it to the new tour file and the escort would have it along with the others. Guess what...no passport. she had to reamin in S.F. and get a temporary passport, good for six months. she joined the group three days later in Hong Kong. No problem in Bangkok or Singapore...But when we got to Bali, they require passport to be valid for six months...and hers did not have six months left, as we had been traveling for ten days or so. No entry. It took some fast talking and a little cash under the table for them to let her in.

So it is the countries you are visiting you need to inquire about. EM

[Travelcat2]

This is the 2nd question regarding Burmuda and passports in the past week -- must be a popular destination. If you are going into international waters, a passport will be required -- not sure about expiration date (may want to check with your TA). The following is from a Burmuda website.

 

Passports for Bermuda Cruises

 

The Passport requirement for American passengers on cruises to Bermuda seems to change often - your federal tax dollars at work! The current situation is that US citizens must present either (a) a passport, passport card, or WHTI-compliant document; or (b) a government-issued photo ID such as a driver's license, along with proof of citizenship such as a birth certificate.

After June 1, 2009, US citizens entering the United States at sea ports will be required to have a passport, passport card or WHTI-compliant document.

The above information is subject to change at any time by the fine folk running the government. Go to the US Department of State website for current information about passports and how to get one.

[travelntreats]

Why do folks just keep forgetting to include the "Closed Loop" cruises when quoting from the gov't. websites??? a passport IS NOT REQUIRED for a cruise to Bermuda if a "closed loop" cruise.

 

Most Bermuda cruises are Closed Loop......i.e. starting and ending from the same origination point

[Keith1010]

I just want to clarify something.

 

With that said I just want to note that some cruise lines require passports no matter what the itinerary is and some of those cruise lines require that it does not expire within six months of the end of the cruise.

 

So be sure to know the rules, not only for the places you are visiting but also for the cruise line you are sailing on.

 

Keith

[travelntreats]

I just want to clarify something.

 

With that said I just want to note that some cruise lines require passports no matter what the itinerary is and some of those cruise lines require that it does not expire within six months of the end of the cruise.

 

So be sure to know the rules, not only for the places you are visiting but also for the cruise line you are sailing on.

 

Keith

Cruiselines only require passpost IF the itinerary requires it.....But a good idea to VERIFY this with whatever cruiseline you are considering sailing on.

[BEARFACE]

This is the 2nd question regarding Burmuda and passports in the past week -- must be a popular destination. If you are going into international waters, a passport will be required -- not sure about expiration date (may want to check with your TA). The following is from a Burmuda website.

 

Passports for Bermuda Cruises

 

The Passport requirement for American passengers on cruises to Bermuda seems to change often - your federal tax dollars at work! The current situation is that US citizens must present either (a) a passport, passport card, or WHTI-compliant document; or (b) a government-issued photo ID such as a driver's license, along with proof of citizenship such as a birth certificate.

After June 1, 2009, US citizens entering the United States at sea ports will be required to have a passport, passport card or WHTI-compliant document.

The above information is subject to change at any time by the fine folk running the government. Go to the US Department of State website for current information about passports and how to get one.

 

Yes, this is my second question, is there a problem with that? These boards are filled with useful information and just looking for an accurate answer. And you have "Burmuda" misspelled, the accurate spelling is "Bermuda". And I am already aware of the information you posted here, I was referring to the actually boarding process at the pier and passport validation, not Bermuda. I know there will be no problems in Bermuda.

[Keith1010]

Cruiselines only require passpost IF the itinerary requires it.....But a good idea to VERIFY this with whatever cruiseline you are considering sailing on.

 

No, this is not correct. As I said the rules vary by cruise line. While many do not require passports for all itineraries some do. In fact, one of the ones I have been sailing regularly for many years now has required them for years, no matter what the itinerary.

 

Keith

[travelntreats]

No, this is not correct. As I said the rules vary by cruise line. While many do not require passports for all itineraries some do. In fact, one of the ones I have been sailing regularly for many years now has required them for years, no matter what the itinerary.

 

Keith

Please share that cruiseline.... I know it is not HAL, Princess, RCL, CCL, NCL, Disney, =x= or Costa....

[Keith1010]

Please share that cruiseline.... I know it is not HAL, Princess, RCL, CCL, NCL, Disney, =x= or Costa....

 

Crystal Cruise Lines.

 

From their web site......................

 

Passports/Visas

 

Proof of citizenship is required for ALL guests. A passport valid for six months after the completion of the cruise is required. Four blank visa pages are recommended per cruise for international voyages. Guests must take full responsibility for securing the required travel documents prior to departure. Failure to comply may result in refusal of passage by Customs and Immigration authorities.

 

On most cruises, passports are collected and retained by ship staff for the duration of your voyage, in order to facilitate official clearance in each port-of-call.

[travelntreats]

I stand corrected....for Crystal Cruiselines requirements.

[Keith1010]

I stand corrected....for Crystal Cruiselines requirements.

 

This is why I said from the get go to check the specifics for the cruise line and for the itinerary.

 

I suspect there are now a few other cruise lines that require this as well but have not taken the time to look into it.

 

Better to look at the specifics for each cruise line than to speculate.

 

Keith

[travelntreats]

This is why I said from the get go to check the specifics for the cruise line and for the itinerary.

 

I suspect there are now a few other cruise lines that require this as well but have not taken the time to look into it.

 

Better to look at the specifics for each cruise line than to speculate.

 

Keith

While you are correct... I based my statement on the MAJORITY of mass market cruiselines. You are still correct in that passengers should check into this to make certain they meet the cruiseline requirements.

[Keith1010]

While you are correct... I based my statement on the MAJORITY of mass market cruiselines. You are still correct in that passengers should check into this to make certain they meet the cruiseline requirements.

 

Obviously since you questioned my first post you didn't realize that some cruise lines require passports. If you knew there were exceptions you would not have questioned what I said.

 

You know, it's OK to be wrong. Just less than an hour ago you corrected something I said on another thread and my response was simple. Thanks for the catch and that I was incorrect. Let it go.

 

Keith

[travelntreats]

nuff said....on to other topics