Passports Now Required for Cruises Visiting Martinique and Guadeloupe

[Felix331]

I answered this in another thread but figured I would start a new topic since it seems important. I just called Princess and spoke to a rep after receiving a message from them advising I needed a passport for my caribbean cruise. They said that all cruises visiting Martinique and Guadeloupe will now require passports (I'm a US citizen btw). Here's the message I got: 

 

Please be advised that documentation requirements for your voyages have been updated. A valid passport is now required for all guests on this voyage. Guests without a valid passport will be denied boarding.                              

                                                         
Your passport should be valid for six months after the completion of travel. Please ensure the name on your passport matches your name as it appears on your booking. Additionally, make certain that your passport contains blank pages for entry and exit endorsements and any visas that may be required. If necessary, allow sufficient time to renew your passport and/or obtain additional pages.   
                                                                               
There may be occasions where we retain your passport at check-in. This is to ensure that you are not inconvenienced by immigration clearance during your cruise in ports face-to-face inspection is not required. We recommend you bring a second government-issued photo ID if you wish to have one with you while in port, and to carry a copy of your passport photo page.