CruiseGoon
Earning My Ears
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Hi everyone. I just wanted to know if passports are required for the Alaska cruises (U.S. citizens)? We're taking my mother and I wanted to save her the renewal cost if she doesn't have to have it.
Since they sail out of Vancouver, yes.Hi everyone. I just wanted to know if passports are required for the Alaska cruises (U.S. citizens)? We're taking my mother and I wanted to save her the renewal cost if she doesn't have to have it.
Technically by Canadian requirements, yes. However, US law requires everyone to have a passport to return to the US from Canada, therefore Canadian border agents won’t allow you into Canada without the passport so there is no issue when you leave.Original or copy of a state-issued birth certificate AND Government-issued photo ID
Then DCL is putting many of its customers, who drive or take the train/bus, in jeopardy by having false info on their web site. You know not everyone will take the time to ask if that is what they see under "Travel Documentation". We have PP's so I have never looked at it prior to the last couple discussions here.Technically by Canadian requirements, yes. However, US law requires everyone to have a passport to return to the US from Canada, therefore Canadian border agents won’t allow you into Canada without the passport so there is no issue when you leave.
I wasn't aware DCL has that information on their website; however last I knew DCL's site also included a disclaimer that entry requirements may change and to confirm with official sites. I do think children (under 16? under 18?) are still allowed to enter Canada with just a birth certificate, though depending on the border agent they may still give you a hard time. (I live near the US/Canada border)Then DCL is putting many of its customers, who drive or take the train/bus, in jeopardy by having false info on their web site. You know not everyone will take the time to ask if that is what they see under "Travel Documentation". We have PP's so I have never looked at it prior to the last couple discussions here.
This is correct. While an Enhanced Driver's License qualifies as a REAL ID but a REAL ID does not necessarily qualify as Enhanced Driver's License. Only a few states issue what is considered an Enhanced Driver's License (last I knew just MI, MN, NY, VT, WA).there’s a difference between a Real drivers license and an enhanced one…. And then even so, only certain states’ licenses qualified as enough ID
Yep that disclaimer is there and it says "can visit" not "should visit". Having dealt with the general public for 30 years at the local government level many people definitely don't read disclaimers or fine print..or even the legal documents for their own property.I wasn't aware DCL has that information on their website; however last I knew DCL's site also included a disclaimer that entry requirements may change and to confirm with official sites. I do think children (under 16? under 18?) are still allowed to enter Canada with just a birth certificate, though depending on the border agent they may still give you a hard time. (I live near the US/Canada border)
Per the Cruise contract it is the passenger's responsibility to know all required documentation. Same way as if you were to travel any other way.Then DCL is putting many of its customers, who drive or take the train/bus, in jeopardy by having false info on their web site. You know not everyone will take the time to ask if that is what they see under "Travel Documentation". We have PP's so I have never looked at it prior to the last couple discussions here.
Don't disagree, but it has erroneous info posted.Per the Cruise contract it is the passenger's responsibility to know all required documentation. Same way as if you were to travel any other way.
The website is helpful, but acts as a guide and not as any sort of authority.
In the past people have emailed DCL with changes/advising of incorrect info on the site. Maybe something to consider sending if you have a moment?Don't disagree, but it has erroneous info posted.
I ran into one of those customs officers in Calgary. I had the pamphlet from the Canadian Government saying all my 3 year old needed was a birth certificate and this guy just looked at me and said "without a photo, how to I know this birth certificate is for this child?" My kids never traveled anywhere after that without a passport and never had an issue again. And given what a Disney cruise costs. a Passport isn't that much money. People will spend $125 for Remy but complain about $130 for a Passport renewal.Thanks. I think I'll just play it safe and have her renew her passport. Even if she doesn't need to have one, we always run the risk of getting a customs officer who "understands" the regulations in the exact opposite way.
This is what I’m seeing - it mentions passports:Don't disagree, but it has erroneous info posted.