Royal Caribbean - Travel Documents
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🛂 PASSPORTS & TRAVEL DOCUMENTATION
A valid passport book is required for international travel and for re-entry into the United States by air. While some closed-loop cruises may allow alternate ID, we strongly recommend all guests travel with a valid passport book, regardless of destination.
🔗 Learn more at: www.travel.state.gov
⚠️ IMPORTANT: Travel document requirements are set by government authorities and can change without notice. It is the guest’s sole responsibility to secure all necessary travel documents and present them when required. Documents may include:
- Valid passport book (must not expire within 6 months of cruise end date)
- Required visas for your destinations
- Health/inoculation certificates (as needed)
- Legal documents for minors/family travel
✈️ NAME MATCH REQUIREMENT
The name on your cruise and/or flight reservation must match exactly with the name on your passport or legal ID. Mismatched names may result in being denied boarding — with no refund.
🌎 INTERNATIONAL CRUISE TRAVEL
A valid passport book is required. Visas may also be necessary depending on the countries on your itinerary. For visa requirements, contact:
- The embassy or consulate of each country
- Your preferred visa service provider
🇺🇸 DOMESTIC CRUISE TRAVEL (U.S.-based Sailings)
For documentation guidance specific to U.S. departures, please visit: 🔗 Royal Caribbean Travel Documents Guide
💉 HEALTH & INOCULATIONS
All guests must be medically fit for travel and may be required to show proof of certain vaccinations depending on destinations.
We recommend:
- Visiting your doctor 4–6 weeks before your cruise
- Ensuring you're up-to-date on all required immunizations (including yellow fever, if applicable)
🌐 For destination-specific health info, visit: www.cdc.gov/travel
Some ports of call may have different health requirements than the cruise line. Check each country’s entry requirements prior to sailing.
👨👩👧 FAMILY LEGAL DOCUMENTATION
If a Minor is Traveling with One Parent (or Legal Guardian):
The accompanying adult must present:
- The child’s valid passport (and visa if required)
- The child’s birth certificate (original, notarized, or certified copy)
- Legal documentation linking the adult and child if last names differ
If a Minor is Traveling with a Non-Parent Adult:
The adult must present:
- The child’s passport and/or birth certificate
- An original notarized letter signed by at least one parent that:
- Grants permission to travel with the adult on the specific cruise
- Grants medical treatment authorization
- A copy of the parent’s ID
- If the adult is a legal guardian: a certified guardianship document
🛂 VISA CENTRAL CONTACT INFORMATION
For assistance with visas, contact the service based on your residence:
🇨🇦 Canada
🌐 www.visacentral.ca/royalcaribbean 📞 (888) 665-9956 📧 rci@visacentral.com Royal Reference: 10026
🇺🇸 United States
🌐 www.visacentral.com/royalcaribbean 📞 (800) 858-8579 📧 rci@visacentral.com Royal Reference: 44988
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