What documents do I need for a cruise to The Bahamas?

If you are a US citizen, you can take a “closed-loop cruise” (one that begins and ends at the same port) to The Bahamas without a passport. Instead, you'll need to present another proof of citizenship such as a birth certificate and a government-issued photo ID.



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A boarding pass. A government photo I.D. if 16 years of age or older. And a certified birth certificate or certificate of U.S. naturalization.

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Do I need a passport? We recommend that everyone taking a cruise from the United States have a passport book. Though some “closed-loop” cruises may not require a U.S. passport, we recommend bringing yours in case of an emergency, such as an unexpected medical air evacuation or the ship docking at an alternate port.

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Royal Caribbean International strongly recommends that all guests travel with a valid passport during their cruise.

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If you are a U.S. citizen and your cruise embarks or disembarks in a foreign country, including Canada, you will always need your passport for the cruise (in some cases a passport card will suffice). You'll also need a passport for a cruise that begins and ends in different U.S. ports.

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Don't forget to print your cruise boarding passes and tuck them into a documents folder. You should also print luggage tags if you haven't received them by mail from your travel agent or cruise line. These go on your bags once you get to the port.

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So if you plan to pay for meals and entertainment with a card, there is the risk of being overcharged, charged twice, etc. For peace of mind, we prefer to simply pay in cash. All ports you visit in the Caribbean or Bahamas will accept U.S. dollars, so don't worry about having to change over currency.

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You can go further than you ever thought possible on a transatlantic cruise, crossing the waves between the U.S. and Europe. Departing from Florida, Barcelona, Southampton and Copenhagen, these cruises include both tropical and cultural island stops, in ports such as the Bahamas, Puerto Rico, Greenland and Iceland.

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Ships & Cruises – Frequently Asked Questions What documents will be required when I check in for my cruise? A: At check-in, all Guests must present valid passports or other acceptable proof of citizenship. All travelers are required to have a valid passport to enter or re-enter the United States by air.

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When leaving the Bahamas residents and visitors alike six (6) years and over must pay a Departure Tax of $20. Departures to the US must go through US Customs pre-clearance.

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Yes, all US citizens and international tourists require an Atlantis Bahamas passport to visit Atlantis Bahamas, Jamaica, or other Caribbean countries. You must have a valid US passport to apply for a visa to the Atlantis Bahamas.

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Best Places to Travel Without a US Passport Puerto Rico. US Virgin Islands. Northern Mariana Islands. American Samoa.

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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.

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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.

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If you're a United States citizen going on a “closed loop” cruise, you'll only need to present: Government issued photo identification. Proof of citizenship (an original or copy of your U.S. birth certificate, a Consular report of Birth Abroad, or a Certificate of Naturalization)

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