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TRAVEL DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS

The proper travel documentation is required at embarkation (and throughout the cruise) and is the sole responsibility of the guest. Any guest traveling without proper documentation will be denied boarding and will not be offered a refund or a replacement cruise. It is your responsibility to check with your travel agent, government agency, embassy or consulate to ensure that you have all the proper documentation to board the ship. We assume no responsibility for advising guests of Immigration requirements.

Photocopies or pictures of documents will not be accepted.

NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN TO ANYONE WHO FAILS TO BRING PROPER TRAVEL DOCUMENTATION

PASSPORTS

We strongly recommend that all guests travel with a passport as their form of ID, and for some guests a passport is required. The passport must be valid for 6 months after the day your cruise ends. The name on your passport should match the name on your cruise reservation and if it does not, please see below “What if the name on my identification doesn’t match the name on my reservation” below.

While some other forms of ID may be accepted for your cruise, a passport is the very best option because:

  • If you unexpectedly need to depart the ship from a foreign port prior to the end of sailing, a passport would be required to travel internationally by air.
  • International ports of call can change their travel requirements at their sole discretion and may unexpectedly require all guests to have a valid passport to go ashore.
  • Disembarking the ship is easier and faster for guests carrying passports as their travel identification. As of January 1, 2025, both Margaritaville at Sea vessels offer optional Facial Recognition screening during debarkation for U.S. Passport holders, significantly reducing clearance time.

YOU NEVER KNOW WHEN THE UNEXPECTED MIGHT HAPPEN – LIKE LEAVING THE SHIP FOR A MEDICAL EMERGENCY – AND IT'S ALWAYS BEST TO BE PREPARED!

ACCEPTED TRAVEL IDENTIFICATION FOR U.S. CITIZENS

  • A U.S. Passport book that is valid for at least six (6) months after your cruise ends.
  • A valid passport card
  • An official US state or territory issued certified Birth Certificate. (Baptismal paper and hospital certificates of birth are not acceptable). Guests ages 16 and older that present an official US state-issued Birth Certificate will also need to provide a valid Driver’s License or picture ID issued by the government. A U.S. citizen under the age of 16 does not require a government-issued photo ID, but must present either an original, notarized or certified copy of his/her birth certificate.
  • Birth Certificates from the following US territories are acceptable – Guam, US Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico (Puerto Rico birth certificates issued after July 1, 2010 only).
  • Original certificate of U.S. naturalization
  • Original certificate of U.S. citizenship (Voter registration cards or Social Security are NOT considered proof of citizenship)
  • U.S. Consular report of your birth abroad
  • Enhanced Driver's License

ACCEPTED IDENTIFICATION FOR U.S. PERMENANT RESIDENTS AND NON-U.S. CITIZENS

United States Permanent Residents must have a valid and unexpired United States Permanent Resident Card (Green Card) with a valid government-issued photo ID or a valid passport from their country of citizenship. Additionally, a passport from your home country is strongly recommended. Non-US Citizens will require a passport book valid for at least six (6) months after your cruise ends and the necessary visa for entry into the United States. If you are from an country participating in the Visa Waiver Program, you may be eligible for a visa waiver where citizens or nationals of participating countries are allowed to travel to the U.S. without obtaining a visa. Eligible Non-US citizens must have valid Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) approval prior to travel and meet all requirements. Please check with www.travel.state.gov for more details.

DOCUMENTS THAT ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE TO BOARD YOUR CRUISE

For re-entry to the U.S., Customs and Border Protection does not accept hospital Birth Certificates (baby feet Birth Certificates), and photocopies or images of any required travel documents are not accepted for boarding or re-entry into the U.S. Likewise, voter registration cards or Social Security cards are not considered proof of citizenship.

Photocopies or pictures of documents will not be accepted.

NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN TO INDIVIDUALS WHO FAIL TO BRING PROPER DOCUMENTATION.

What if the name on my identification doesn’t match the name on my reservation?

It is important that your full name (first name, middle name, if applicable, and last name) on your reservation exactly matches your travel documentation (passport, birth certificate, etc.) or your boarding or disembarkation could be delayed or you could be denied boarding. In the event that your name differs between the reservation and the travel documentation (e.g. due to marriage, divorce, legal name change, etc.), you must provide legal documentation supporting this change at check-in/embarkation. Examples of acceptable documentation include marriage license, divorce degree or legal name change court document. All supporting documents must be the original or a notarized copy (photocopies, photographs or reproductions are not accepted).

TRAVEL DOCUMENT PLANNING

Plan ahead to get your passport(s) and passport card(s) early. United States citizens should visit the U.S. State Department's travel website or call the U.S. National Passport Information Center at (877) 4USA-PPT (487-2778) for more information about how much time it will take to obtain a passport book or passport card and how to obtain these documents.

NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN TO INDIVIDUALS WHO FAIL TO BRING PROPER DOCUMENTATION.