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Do I need a passport to work on a cruise ship?

Do I need a passport to get on/off cruise ship in the Bahamas?

  • Going to the Bahamas on Carnival, leaving from/ returning to same US port. Do I need a passport to board/leave cruise ship for ports in the Bahamas (i.e. shore excursions)?

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    Hi, i've been on a cruise on the cruise ship carnival ecstasy and am going again on july 4th. To get on or off the ship you don't have to have a passport, just your birth certificate to show at the desk before you get on the ship for the first time. At that desk they will give you a card. This card serves as your boarding pass which you will show to a crewmember getting on and off the ship , keep it with you at all times. The only time you would need a passport is if you got sick in the bahamas and needed to be transported back to the US. It would be a good idea to have one with you, but if you don't have one, they take a very long time to get. Again you don't have to have one to embark/disembark the ship. I hope this helped you ;D

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My wife and I went on a cruise to the Bahamas last year, and of course she forgot her passport. They let her on the boat with just her birth certificate. However we were told that next time she would need her passport for future cruises. Your best bet is to call the cruise line and have them tell you everything you need. If you have to have your passport you can get it in as little as two weeks if you have it expedited. We paid an extra 60 dollars for our son’s passport. It’s better to spend a little now then to get to your port and find out you can’t board for whatever reason. Good luck and I hope you enjoy your cruise.

Georgia_Play_Boy

If you are getting off at one of the Cruise Ship private islands for a BBQ, you will not need a passport as you are on a closed loop. If you are doing any excursions in Nassau, Paradise Island, or Freeport, you will need a passport.

Fahr Quad

No. But it's always a good idea to have one, just in case, e.g. you get left behind....

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