I am scheduled to go on a family vacation cruise from Seattle to Alaska and there is a half day stop in Victoria on the tail end of the trip. I am currently not eligible to go to Canada because of a DUI from 6 years ago. I have applied for Criminal Rehabilitation as well as a Temporary Resident Permit. Both are in process- CR seems unlikely due to turnaround time and that it hasn't been 5 years since my court probation ending; and TRP is still pending.
Has anyone been in a similar situation? Will you be let on to the ship in Seattle? Do they scan your passport when you get on in Seattle OR only when you arrive to the Canadian port?
Can I just not get off the ship when we stop in Canada? I don't see an issue with me just staying on the ship while everyone else goes to shore.
Any advice or guidance is greatly appreciated!
