Passports
If you are traveling outside of the United States, it is important for you to be aware of the passport and visa requirements of each country you are visiting. Requirements vary by destination and citizenship of the traveler. In most cases, a passport will be required to depart and return to the United States. The country you are visiting may also require you acquire a visa prior to your departure. Make sure you get all the information you need well in advance of your trip. Southwest Cruise does advise that it is always best to bring your passport with you when traveling to a foreign country. Please be advised that you will be denied boarding without proper identification and documentation.
Note: The Department of Homeland Security's Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative requires that all travelers entering or re-entering the U.S. from Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda carry a valid passport. Travel between the U.S. and U.S. territories (including Puerto Rico, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands) will not be affected. Please note the following new guidelines:
- Air Travel: All travelers will be required to have passports - including all U.S. citizens returning to the U.S. by air from throughout the Western Hemisphere - on January 23, 2007. This new requirement includes Canadians, Americans, and others who have previously been exempt from having to carry a passport to enter or re-enter the U.S.
- Sea (Cruise) Travel: As early as January 1, 2008, passports will be required for cruise passengers entering or re-entering the U.S.
- Requirements for a U.S. citizen to obtain a passport can be reviewed on the U.S. Department of State website.
Visas - To determine if a visa is required for a port of call, please check your cruise itinerary 'Ports of Call' list.
Minors - If children are not traveling with BOTH parents, a notarized letter of consent is required from the absent parent.
Recent Name Changes - Married women who are not carrying a passport must bring a copy of their marriage certificate to show change of name. In the case of divorce and re-marriage, divorce certificates must be provided as well.
Please review each cruise lines' detailed terms and conditions before completing your purchase.
- All cruise documents issued prior to sailing will include current policies for travel identification documentation requirements, including proof of citizenship and proof of identity. Please be advised that you will be denied boarding without proper identification.
- Our agency is not responsible for passengers who fail to obtain the proper documentation for their cruise destinations.
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