Security. Did you go to KoP? Any non-U.S. citizen must present a passport for each cruise they take, including a closed-loop cruise. But it doesn't say that a passport with less than 6 months remaining will also be accepted does it? The U.S. Virgin Islands, another Caribbean destination, allows domestic travelers to enter without a passport. In fact, with so many options, it can be downright confusing. Web In the absence of a passport, a birth certificate (original or a certified copy), plus a picture ID card issued by a federal, state or local government agency is required. I'm not saying that it WILL happen, but identity theft is real. Visit castles, take a ride on a horse-drawn trolley, stroll through beautiful Butchart Gardens or get your fill of shopping and dining downtown. Customs and Border Protection saysU.S. citizens on closed-loop cruises can enter or depart a country on the cruise with proof of citizenship, but some destination countries "may require" a passport. Canadian citizens travelling by air to the United States must present one of the following documents: This requirement applies to all Canadian citizens, including children, travelling by air to or even just transiting through the United States. You are also right, "itinerary" has a lot to do with the documents required/acceptable. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Regardless of what the minimum requirements are for travel, we highly recommend everyone get a passport. This is longer than any other ID in the USA and it proves both identity AND citizenship. Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. A lock ( Merchant Mariner documents if you are on official maritime business, U.S. Military I.D. Even though youll be sailing on a no-passport-required cruise, youre still required to carry the following 2 pieces of identification: Proof of Citizenship AND Government-issued photo ID. Regardless of what the minimum requirements are for travel, we highly recommend everyone get a passport. If any of you came to me with a valid US passport that was still valid by the end of your closed loop cruise I would embark you. If you aren't on a close loop cruise, you have to have a passport and RCCL requires, by policy, that it must expire at least 6 months after you return to the U.S.