CruiseGal999 Posted January 8, 2019 #1 Share Posted January 8, 2019 I know there are a lot of threads about Passports and requirements, etc. Mostly I see people asking about the Caribbean. But going from NY into Canada can you cruise without a passport? Yes, thus bringing all the requisite BC with raised seal, etc. I'm not asking for me ... I have my passport ... but need info. for a friend. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted January 8, 2019 #2 Share Posted January 8, 2019 You could check https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Canada.html I think if you are entering by land or sea you just need Proof of Citizenship & government photo I.D same as Caribbean closed loop cruises if flying out of Canada then you need a passport check WHTI compliant documents some cruise line may require passports http://www.cbsa.gc.ca/travel-voyage/td-dv-eng.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare martincath Posted January 8, 2019 #3 Share Posted January 8, 2019 If it's an RT cruise, and your friend is a US citizen, then they're good with the birth cert/DL combo just like a Caribbean RT. Technically they could also cruise one way to Canada and be allowed in - we don't actually demand a US passport for entry by sea or land, just air - but we still ask to see one because your OWN government will not let you back home without a passport (or NEXUS, Global Entry, SENTRI type alternate WHTI-compatible ID) even if you drove back, or hung around and took a different cruise later. The only reason an RT cruise is OK is because they have their own specific exemption to WHTI rules - but one way cruises or any other mode of transport and the BC/DL combo does not work (well, if <16 years old they could drive or boat back...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseGal999 Posted January 8, 2019 Author #4 Share Posted January 8, 2019 9 minutes ago, martincath said: If it's an RT cruise, and your friend is a US citizen, then they're good with the birth cert/DL combo just like a Caribbean RT. Technically they could also cruise one way to Canada and be allowed in - we don't actually demand a US passport for entry by sea or land, just air - but we still ask to see one because your OWN government will not let you back home without a passport (or NEXUS, Global Entry, SENTRI type alternate WHTI-compatible ID) even if you drove back, or hung around and took a different cruise later. The only reason an RT cruise is OK is because they have their own specific exemption to WHTI rules - but one way cruises or any other mode of transport and the BC/DL combo does not work (well, if <16 years old they could drive or boat back...) Thank you. It is RT NY - Canada - NY. She is US Citizen and has the correct birth certificate and DL ... so she's good to go. Like I said ... I'd only seen people asking about the caribbean cruises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melinda Brasher Posted January 26, 2019 #5 Share Posted January 26, 2019 I'd still recommend that she get a passport. What if something unexpected happens? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Turtles06 Posted January 26, 2019 #6 Share Posted January 26, 2019 9 hours ago, Melinda Brasher said: I'd still recommend that she get a passport. What if something unexpected happens? I agree. It's a good investment over ten years. To paraphrase a commercial, "Don't leave the country without it." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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