If you are a US citizen and the ship departs and returns from a port in the US, you can cruise to the Bahamas, or throughout the Caribbean, with a certified copy of your birth certificate (raised seal) and a government issued photo ID (drivers license). You will not need a passport.
If you are flying to any location outside the United States to board the ship, you will need a passport. And if you are not a US citizen, you will need a passport and may need a Visa to enter the Bahamas.
Yes, you need a passport. When you travel to other countries by plane,car,ship you should always have you passport along.
The next Monsters of Rock Cruise is sailing out of nassau in the Bahamas on March 16 of 2013 and will return to port on the 20th of March and will include Tesla, Lita Ford, dangerous toys, lynchmob and many others.
"The price of a Carvival Valor cruise increases or decreases depending on destination, type of room or suite, and dates leaving. For example, to leave for the Bahamas in March 2012, it can cost from $80 to $559 per night."
Because the Bahamas are located in "Hurricane Country" you want to avoid the summer for trips to the Bahamas. Spring and winter will have the best weather and best temperatures! The best time to cruise in the Bahamas with the best weather is sometime between March and May. Pricewise, the cruise would be cheaper if taken in September or October. The average high temperatures for the Bahamas drop below 80 degrees Fahrenheit from December through March, according to the World Weather Organization. They get into the upper 80s from May through October. Rainfall is a different story. Rainfall is quite low during the winter, but it spikes in the late summer because of the hurricane season. Historically, August is the worst month for total rainfall and number of days that it rains. May has the best combination of warm temperatures and low average rainfall.
It is kind of personal, but I went on a cruise to Mexico in march, and it was great.
i think it was in march
In March, '09, a U.S. citizen could still get by with a birth certificate (and accompanying documents reflecting any name change). Now, in the fall of '09, a valid U.S. passport is required. OR, go to the post office and apply for a "passport card." The card is good for U.S. citizens returning from Mexico, Canada, or Caribbean destinations. This is cheaper than a regular passport, mailed to you within a week, and they take your photo right there at the post office!
Travel with Spirit - 2009 The Bahamas was released on: USA: 23 March 2010
The Department of Homeland Security issued the final regulations on passport requirements on March 27, 2008. Effective June 1, 2009, if you are a US citizen and taking a cruise that departs from and returns to the same US port, you do not need a passport (but you will need a certified copy of your birth certificate or naturalization papers and a government-issued photo ID). Before June 1, 2009, you do not need a passport if you are a US citizen and are traveling to the Caribbean, Mexico and Canada by sea. (You can depart and return to different US ports -- passports are required for travel by air to anywhere outside the United States).
Commonwealth Day in the Bahamas is celebrated on the second Monday in March each year. In 2023, it was observed on March 13. The day is marked with various celebrations and activities that emphasize the Bahamas' membership in the Commonwealth of Nations and promote unity among member countries.
The best time is considered between December and March; January and February being the most popular. Outside of these times there are adverse weather conditions to contend with such as rain and winds. Depending on where in the Caribbean, also hurricanes from June to November.
The Cruise of Fate - 1916 was released on: USA: 8 March 1916