Are cruise ships allowed in Canada now?


Are cruise ships allowed in Canada now? All of Canada's pandemic-related travel restrictions will officially end on October 1, 2022. This will be great news for cruise travelers, who will no longer need to meet stricter requirements than compared to other regional cruise homeports and destinations.


Why do US cruises have to stop in Canada?

But why do cruise ships have to call on foreign ports? The reasoning is a bit convoluted, but it's tied to the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, which, in part, regulates the transportation of goods (Jones Act) and people (Passenger Vessel Services Act of 1886) on ships that aren't registered in the United States.


Do I need to fill out a form to enter Canada?

Submit your customs and immigration declaration online using Advance Declaration up to 72 hours before you arrive in Canada. If you choose not to submit your declaration in advance, you can complete it at an airport kiosk or eGate.


Do you need a passport for an Alaskan cruise that stops in Canada?

Alaska cruise vacations that begin or end in Canada or another Foreign Port and Alaska Vacations that do not begin and end in the same port of call: If you are a U.S. Citizen and your Alaska cruise begins or ends in Canada or another foreign port, you are required to carry a valid passport.


Does a US citizen need a passport to enter Canada from a cruise ship?

If you are a U.S. citizen and your cruise embarks or disembarks in a foreign country, including Canada, you will always need your passport for the cruise (in some cases a passport card will suffice). You'll also need a passport for a cruise that begins and ends in different U.S. ports.