The form of ID you'll need to travel on a ferry depends on the route and your nationality. On most international routes, you will need your passport to check-in. However, there are exceptions to this.
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Yes, just like when traveling by air, a valid passport book OR passport card is a topmost Bahamas travel requirement via a boat (note: closed loop cruises are different), being a private charter, fishing boat, or party boat. In total, all options for traveling via sea are: Passport Book. Passport Card.
Closed-Loop CruisesIf you are a U.S. citizen planning a closed-loop cruise, you can travel without a passport. A closed-loop cruise means that you board a cruise ship in a U.S. port, only travel in the Western Hemisphere and then return to the same U.S. port where you started your journey.
Travel Information and ID RequirementsThat means no matter how you're traveling from Seattle to Victoria or Victoria to Seattle, you'll need a Passport, Passport Card, Enhanced Driver License or an Enhanced ID Card (EDL/ID). Learn more about ID and Travel Requirements.
How many bags can I bring on the ferry? Walk-on passengers are allowed up to 100 pounds of hand-carried baggage. Passengers are responsible for the handling and safety of their own bags. Baggage carts are driven from terminals and parked on the vessel car deck to offer assistance.
First and foremost, if a United States citizen chooses to do a closed-loop cruise without a passport, they'll still be required to show a government-issued photo ID (such as a driver's license) and proof of citizenship (a certified copy of your birth certificate).
U.S. boat passengers to Bimini must present valid passports for identity verification at immigration. The passports must be valid beyond the date of departure. Under special circumstances, you may present other acceptable documents like original birth certificates or government-issued IDs with pictures.
U.S. boat passengers to Bimini must present valid passports for identity verification at immigration. The passports must be valid beyond the date of departure. Under special circumstances, you may present other acceptable documents like original birth certificates or government-issued IDs with pictures.
By Sea: If you will enter the Bahamas via a port, you do not need to have a passport. Instead, you can use a REAL ID or a trusted traveler card. Passport cards are acceptable in this case as they serve travel by sea or road. And if you have a passport book, even better!
Please note the following: Travelers 14 and older, when traveling unaccompanied, will need to provide photo ID. Examples of photo ID can include but are not limited to: school ID cards, passports, state ID cards, and drivers licenses.
Ferry ConcessionsPlease drink responsibly. Outside food and non-alcoholic beverages can be brought and consumed on board the ferry. Due to state law, alcoholic beverages that are not purchased on board the ferry cannot be consumed on the ferry.
Entry into Canada: Canadian law requires that all persons entering Canada carry proof of citizenship and identity. A valid U.S. passport, passport card, or NEXUS card satisfies these requirements for U.S. citizens. Children under 16 only need proof of U.S. citizenship.