Holland America provides cruises to a variety of locations, most of which do require passengers to have a passport. The cruise line recommends that all guests have a valid passport, with an expiration date more than six months beyond the date of the cruise.
Per the Final Passport Rules and Regulations issued last week (March 28, 2008) by the Department of Homeland Security, if you are a US citizen and take a cruise round-trip from a US port (departing and returning to the same US port) to Mexico, the Caribbean and/or Canada, you will not need a passport. You can use a certified copy of your birth certificate (with a raised seal) and a government-issued photo ID or a passport.Also, cruise ships that have an American flag and American Crew are not required to leave the U.S. - thusly, no Immigration inspection.NCL America offers cruises in Hawaii on the Pride of America as does American Safari Cruises; there are cruises up and down the Mississippi River with Majestic America; cruises in Alaska with Cruise West; and cruises around New England with Pearl Sea Cruises that don't require passports. Happy sailing!
If the cruise stops in a port outside the US, then all passengers must supply a passport even if they don't get off the ship.
Yes, some clubs may require patrons to present their passports for entry as a form of age verification.
visas to stay and passports to visit.
some airlines require passports, some do not. Check with them. Immigration may ask for "proof of identity" passports are easier
I do not know where you are but any international flights require passports.
No. If you're a US citizen, cruises that depart and return to the same port require only a government-issued ID and a birth certificate.
Effective January 1, 2007 any cruises leaving U.S. waters (touching any foreign port of call) will require a valid passport. If you arrive at the cruise terminal to check-in for your cruise without this critical documentation - you may be refused and not eligible for a refund. Check with your carrier for specific details. Right now, the only cruises that do not require a passport are the inter-island cruises in Hawaii on NCL America. They do not have to touch a foreign port of call, as they are a U.S. flagged ship with a mostly American crew.
Yes, the United States requires that passports have at least 6 months validity remaining beyond the intended date of departure for entry into the country.
You can find information for European Cruises online via many Travel sites. Alternatively you can call or go to a Travel Agents and they will be able to provide you with all the information you require.
Yes, holders of Philippine passports are required to obtain a visa to enter Japan.
Bars typically require patrons to present a valid form of identification, such as a driver's license or state ID, to verify their age before serving them alcohol. Passports are also accepted as a form of identification, but they are not typically required unless the patron does not have a driver's license or state ID.