What do I need to get into Canada by ferry?


What do I need to get into Canada by ferry?

U.S. citizens visiting Canada will be required to present one of the travel documents listed here:
  1. U.S. Passport.
  2. U.S. Passport Card.
  3. Enhanced Driver's License (Issued by New York, Michigan, Minnesota, Vermont and Washington only)
  4. Trusted Traveler Program Cards such as NEXUS, SENTRI or FAST enrollment cards.


What do I need to enter Canada by ferry?

U.S. citizens visiting Canada will be required to present one of the travel documents listed here:
  1. U.S. Passport.
  2. U.S. Passport Card.
  3. Enhanced Driver's License (Issued by New York, Michigan, Minnesota, Vermont and Washington only)
  4. Trusted Traveler Program Cards such as NEXUS, SENTRI or FAST enrollment cards.


Do I need to fill out a form to enter Canada?

Submit your customs and immigration declaration online using Advance Declaration up to 72 hours before you arrive in Canada. If you choose not to submit your declaration in advance, you can complete it at an airport kiosk or eGate.


What do I fill out when entering Canada?

Submit your customs and immigration declaration online using Advance Declaration up to 72 hours before you arrive in Canada. If you choose not to submit your declaration in advance, you can complete it at an airport kiosk or eGate.


What is needed to enter Canada by boat?

A U.S. passport or NEXUS/CANPASS is required for each passenger onboard the boat. Birth certificates are sufficient for children under 16.


Can I take a ferry to Canada without a passport?

For those traveling by boat into Canada (most Alaska cruises, for instance, stop in Canada), a passport or passport card are necessary. Same goes for trains. If you're traveling by foot and go through a border control area, you'll need a passport, passport card, or NEXUS card.


What documents do I need to cross the Canadian border by car?

Taking a road trip from the U.S. to Canada, or simply arriving by car, requires crossing the border at one of the 24 official locations. Americans will need to present a valid U.S. passport or other acceptable form of identification upon arrival to the country.


What can I not bring on a ferry?

Prohibited items
  • Hazardous materials (CFR Title 49, Parts 170-180)
  • Explosives or incendiary devices (CFR Title 33, Part 6)
  • Chemical, biological or radiological agents or devices (CFR Title 33, Part 6)
  • Unlawful or illegally possessed firearms (RCW, Chapter 9.41)
  • Illegal fireworks (RCW, Chapter 70.77)
  • Acetylene tanks.


Do I need to print my ferry ticket?

Some ferry companies allow you to board by simply showing your booking confirmation email, which includes your personal details and your reservation code. You can either show the email on your device (phone, tablet) or print it out and bring it with you.


How can I travel without a passport?

In place of a passport, you can use WHTI-compliant documents like passport cards, trusted traveler's cards, and NEXUS cards. While these allow you to travel to these regions by sea and road, they are not acceptable for international flights.