Contact the cruise line or your travel agent. They might be able to provide you with a list of documents and identification you will need. Always check the travel document and identification requirements for every country to which your cruise will travel. Check the itinerary on your cruise schedule to get the names of the countries you will be visiting.
Search online at the CIBT website for current requirements for travel in and out of any country to which your cruise will travel. This site lists country-specific requirements. Travel documentation and identification requirements can change from country to country.
Prepare your passport. If you do not have a passport go online for a passport application. Apply for your passport at least two months before your cruise. It can take up to 8 weeks to receive your passport.
Consult the National Passport Information Center at 1-888-362-8668 or 1-900-225-7778 if you will be traveling in the Middle East or Africa at any point during your cruise. Many of these countries have specific travel document and identification restrictions concerning travel.
Pack all of your travel documents and identification together in one secure waterproof travel container. They should be easy to gain access to so that you can present your documents as needed during the cruise.
