Do you need a passport to cruise out of Vancouver Canada?
Alaska is part of the United States, but some cruises either depart from a Canadian port like Vancouver or make a stop in a Canadian port like Victoria. In these cases, it is necessary to have a passport or passport card with you as identification.
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While cruising with a passport is always recommended, it's not required by law in certain circumstances. Closed-loop cruises from U.S. ports that visit Bermuda, Canada, the Caribbean and Mexico are part of an international agreement that allows U.S. citizens to cruise without a passport.
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.
Europe and Transatlantic CruisesGuests are required to carry a Passport valid for at least six months beyond the completion of travel, from their country of citizenship AND a valid Permanent Resident Card (Form I-551), that includes a photo I.D.
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.
To that end, Norwegian strongly recommends all guests to obtain a passport for their voyage on any Norwegian vessel. All guests must carry a valid passport, and if necessary, a multiple entry visa is required for entry into the United States (i.e. B-2 Visitors Visa), or a visa waiver.
The only way to drive to Alaska without a passport is if you are a U.S. citizen with a NEXUS membership card, an enhanced driver's license, or you have special authorization via the military or government affiliations.
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).