Required Documentation for Cruise Travel

US Citizens do not require a passport when traveling on a closed-loop sailing (starts and ends at the same US port). A driver's license together with a state issued birth certificate is sufficient. Passports are recommended in the event that you need to fly back to the U.S unexpectedly. 

United States Citizens:

You will require a valid proof of citizenship, this could be either:

• A Passport (recommended)
• -OR-
• An ORIGINAL (or CERTIFIED) copy of your birth certificate AND a government issued photo ID: Applicable to closed-loop sailings ONLY (cruise starts and ends at the same US port).

United States Permanent Residents:

You MUST have the following travel documentation:

• United States Permanent Resident Card AND passport from your home country.

All Other Nationalities:

You MUST have the following travel documentation:

• Passport from your home country AND multiple entry United States visa (if applicable).

If you have any specific questions about your situation, or if you are not a US Citizen, please call US Customs and Border Protection at 877-CBP-5511 to be sure your identification is satisfactory. Neither Ignite nor the cruise line is able to verify whether your documents will be acceptable for boarding by US Customs and Immigration, and are not responsible for denied boarding due to incorrect documentation. Please do not call us to verify your documents. If you have doubts, please call US Customs and Border Protection directly at 877-CBP-5511

For more details, to apply for a passport and other country requirements, please visit www.travel.state.gov.