Can I go on a cruise with a misdemeanor?

The short answer is: just about anywhere. It's easier to explain where you can't cruise with a felony or other criminal conviction. The major cruise destinations that might not allow you into their countries if you have a criminal record are Canada, Mexico, Australia and New Zealand.



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If you've committed only minor offenses, you likely won't have a problem, but be honest about anything on your criminal record. You might also be asked to submit documentation to explain your convictions.

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Carnival Cruise Line (“Carnival”) reserves the right to use consumer reports prepared by a third-party consumer reporting agency, to conduct a criminal background check for guests who have booked a Carnival cruise. This criminal background check will be done to safeguard Carnival guests and crewmembers.

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Caribbean – YES A felon is able to go on a cruise to the Caribbean as long as they're able to meet the entry criteria of the nations that they plan to visit. A US Passport card can be used to visit the Caribbean by cruise, this may be easier to obtain for felons that are ineligible for a passport.

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Cruise ship security involves walking through a metal detector to ensure that you have no prohibited items on your person and having your bags scanned through an X-ray to ensure that you aren't bringing prohibited items such as irons or alcohol aboard.

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This includes both minor and serious crimes like theft, assault, manslaughter, dangerous driving, and possession of illegal substances. In other words, the DUI you got 10 years ago when you were young and dumb may be enough to keep you from even boarding a cruise ship bound for the Great White North.

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Mexico. Mexico can refuse entry if you have had a DWI in the past 10 years.

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In addition to luggage screening, cruise lines also have other security measures in place to ensure the safety of all passengers on board. This can include passenger screening before boarding, onboard security personnel, and surveillance cameras throughout the ship.

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You may need to stay within the jurisdiction where the case is pending, as your departure could signal to the authorities, your bail bond agent, and the court that you are a flight risk.

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If you wonder whether cruise ships have jails, the answer is yes. Jails are called brigs on a cruise ship and tend only to be used in serious circumstances when no other options are available. Cabin arrest is typically used before the brig is needed.

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Who Investigates Crimes on Cruise Ships? Instead of police, cruise ships normally have their own security teams who act as first responders when crimes are reported on board. These internal security staff are employed by cruise ship companies and work under the authority of the ship's captain.

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Yes, Carnival hires felons. Carnival does run an extensive background check on all new hires before onboarding.

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