Cruise Policies

PASSPORTS

Closed Loop Cruises - When a cruise starts in the USA and ends in the USA, no passport is required for US Citizens. 

Whenever a passport is NOT required, guest MUST be able to show an original birth certificate (no copies) and valid government issued ID card to prove US Residency (Military ID's cannot be used to prove citizenship, traveler must present a state issued government ID card.

 

Open Loop Cruises - If a cruise starts in or out of the USA and and ends in a different country, a passport is required for US Citizens.

Whenever a passport is required, the passport MUST have six months of validity past the trip dates or they may not be allowed to travel. This means if your trip is in February and your passport expires in April it is invalid and must be renewed for travel. 

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TRAVELING WITH MINORS

Parents of minors must present an original birth certificate for each minor child showing their name as the parent. If a child is traveling with ONE parent, a notarized letter granting permission for the traveling parent to take the child out of the country for the dates of the cruise may be requested. It is suggested that all parents traveling with children have this letter if both parents (listed on the birth certificate are not present).

 

Guardians of minors (that are not their child) must have a notarized letter of permission and birth Certificate identifying themselves with permission to travel with child for the exact dates of the cruise.

 

PREGNANCY

Due to limitations of medical care, both on board and in various ports of call, women who have entered or exceeded their 24th week of pregnancy, at any time during the cruise, will not be allowed to board or sail with the ship.

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VACCINATION POLICY

• Although vaccines are not required, we encourage all guests 5 years of age and older to be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines, when eligible, and carry proof of vaccination.* Guests are considered fully vaccinated if they have received their final dose of an approved COVID-19 vaccine or the appropriate booster at least 14 days prior to the sailing day (not counting embarkation day).

  • In most cases, unvaccinated guests are free to disembark and enjoy their time ashore. However, certain destinations have imposed certain restrictions and we cannot guarantee that more will not be added.

  • Grand Turk and Cartagena, Colombia – age 18 and older will have to remain on board.

We will continue to monitor Carnival Cruise Line's protocols and requirements of the destinations we visit and will update our guests directly, however, we are not responsible for changes either by the cruise line or destination once booked as all entities follow the guidelines of the CDC and World Health Organization; we encourage all guests to acquire Travel Protection that allows cancellation for any reason or covid specific coverages.