Where Can US Citizens Cruise Without a Passport (Closed Loop Cruises Only)?
- Alaska
- The Bahamas
- Bermuda
- Cozumel
- New England and Canada
- The Caribbean
- Hawaii
- Baja, Mexico
For “closed-loop” cruises, U.S. citizens will need to provide:
- A boarding pass
- A government photo I.D. if 16 years of age or older
- And a certified birth certificate or certificate of U.S. naturalization
The Bahamas
You can cruise to The Bahamas from a number of U.S. ports along the Atlantic Coast. Located just southeast of Miami in the Atlantic Ocean, The Bahamas offers an ideal island getaway. With soft-sand beaches, vibrant coral reefs, and pastel-colored British colonial architecture, the Bahamian capital of Nassau makes a popular port of call for cruisers. In Freeport, you can shop till you drop at the Port Lucaya Marketplace or kayak through the mangroves at Lucayan National Park. At the south end of the island of Eleuthera, Princess Cays offers island resort living at its finest.
The Caribbean
The Caribbean makes a popular destination for travelers considering a tropical cruise. For an easy round trip, you can begin and end in a number of U.S. cities including New York City, Galveston, Mobile, New Orleans, Miami and Tampa.
Western Caribbean locales in Mexico like Yucatán and Cozumel deliver exciting attractions, from ancient Mayan ruins to flamingo lagoons, and activities like swimming with dolphins, dune buggy rides, sailing, snorkeling, diving and zip lining.
In the Eastern Caribbean, find dream destinations like Amber Cove in the Dominican Republic and Grand Turk in the Turks and Caicos archipelago. In Amber Cove, you can tour the Dominican outback, soak up the sun on Coconut Cove Beach, or ride the Waterfalls of Rio de Damajagua. On Grand Turk, enjoy swimming with stingrays, riding horses along the coast, or touring the island by ATV. The opportunities for adventure on a Caribbean cruise are endless.
When traveling outside of the U.S. a passport is always recommended, but cruises are the exception to the rule. As long as you book a closed loop cruise, you can travel to certain destinations without a passport. Because international cruises in Europe and Asia require air travel, these vacations also demand a passport.
**Always verify your travel requirements well in advance of your travel date in case there are changes.
Michelle Marks is the owner of Dragon Wolf Travel Agency and an avid traveler whose goal is passionate about creating unforgettable travel experiences. Our team of expert agents are dedicated to crafting personalized itineraries that meet your unique needs and budget, so you can focus on making memories that will last a lifetime. Visit us @ dragonwolftravel.com and follow us on facebook.com/dragonwolftravelco and instagram.com/dragonwolftravel.
Information provided courtesy of Carnival Cruise Lines.
