Can you cruise to Grand Cayman without a passport?
While the Cayman Islands do not require US citizens to present a passport, Americans need a passport or passport card to re-enter the United States. The only exception is for US citizens who are on a closed-loop cruise (one that begins and ends at a US port).
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Yes, all visitors to The Cayman Islands are required to have a valid passport. This includes both adults and children.
Do I need a passport to cruise? Everyone will need to present an accepted form of identification to board the ship. We strongly recommend that all guests present a passport as their form of ID on boarding day, and for some guests a passport is required.
The need for a passport depends on where the cruise will depart and disembark. Consider your passport needs as follows: A Standard Cruise: Will the cruise depart or disembark from a non-U.S. port? If your answer to this is yes, then you will require to provide a valid U.S. passport.
Entry, Exit and Visa RequirementsU.S. citizens are generally required to present a valid U.S. passport when traveling to The Bahamas, as well as proof of anticipated departure from The Bahamas. Those traveling to The Bahamas on a cruise may use another Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) compliant document.
Passports and Visas needed for Cancún and CozumelAll nationalities must have a valid passport to enter Mexico by air, land, or sea. Citizens of most countries, including the United States, Canada, and members of the EU, do not need to obtain a visa to enter Mexico.
While the Cayman Islands do not require US citizens to present a passport, Americans need a passport or passport card to re-enter the United States. The only exception is for US citizens who are on a closed-loop cruise (one that begins and ends at a US port).
For U.S. Sailings only, U.S. Citizens may cruise using an official US state-issued Birth Certificate and a supporting Government Issued Photo ID, like a driver's license or an identity card.
Royal Caribbean cruisers don't need a passport to visit Perfect Day at CocoCay in the Bahamas since it is a “private” island. However, guests are required to follow their cruise itinerary.
Do you need a passport for a Caribbean cruise? If you are cruising to the Caribbean, you will need to enter with either your U.S. passport book, passport card, Trusted Traveler card (Nexus, SENTRI, or FAST), or an enhanced driver's license.
All U.S. citizens need U.S. passport books if re-entering by air. Land and sea border crossings accept additional travel documents, such as U.S. Passport cards and Trusted Traveler cards. Child travelers have additional options - see the Traveling with Children section.