Do I need a passport to go on a cruise from Galveston to Cozumel?
Do I need a passport to go on a cruise from Galveston to Cozumel? Although a passport is not required for U.S. citizens taking closed loop cruises, we strongly recommend all guests travel with a passport (valid for at least six months beyond completion of travel).
What forms of birth certificate are acceptable for cruises?
Birth Certificate Information The following are acceptable: An original or copy of a birth certificate issued by a government agency (state/county/city) or the Department of Health and Vital Statistics.
Is it safe to get off cruise ship in Cozumel?
The island has a robust police presence and the tourist areas are routinely patrolled. In addition, Cozumel is a major cruise ship destination and the cruise port is heavily monitored, with security personnel ensuring the safety of passengers as they come and go.
Can you just walk around Cozumel?
Yes, you can just walk around, or at worst take a short taxi ride. IIRC there's more than one pier, so it depends on which one your ship docks at, but there's plenty of shopping and places to stop and get an overpriced margarita - Senor Frog's probably being one of the most well known.
Can a non US citizen take a cruise to Mexico?
A foreigner of any country traveling to Mexico on leisure trips visiting Mexican maritime ports by cruise, are not required to obtain a visa or consular stamp. The passenger must carry a valid and not expired passport or travel document.
Can you cruise to Cozumel with a birth certificate?
Acceptable proof of citizenship includes a U.S. state-issued original or certified copy of their birth certificate (hospital certificates are not acceptable) or a Consular Report of Birth Abroad, or a Certificate of Naturalization and a government-issued photo ID (such as a driver's license).
Can you walk to a beach from the cruise port in Cozumel?
The good news is that there are still small pockets of nice beaches near the cruise ships on the west side of the island, including many in walking distance. Typically, the closest beaches to the cruise ports are going to require a fee to access. However, that's not always the case.
Do you need a passport to exit a cruise ship in Mexico?
You can use the passport card to reenter the United States at sea ports of entry from Mexico, Canada, Bermuda, and the Caribbean. However, if you are not able to return on the cruise ship for any reason (e.g., for an emergency evacuation, you will need a passport book to fly back to the United States.
Can I use my birth certificate to go on a Carnival cruise?
Birth Certificate Information The following are acceptable: An original or copy of a birth certificate issued by a government agency (state/county/city) or the Department of Health and Vital Statistics.
Do you need a passport to go to Mexico?
A valid passport book is required to enter Mexico by air, and those attempting to enter at an airport with a U.S. passport card only may be denied admission.
Can you use a Social Security card instead of birth certificate for cruise?
Voter registration cards or Social Security are not considered proof of citizenship. If the child is a newborn and the actual birth certificate has not arrived from the Vital Records Department, we will accept a hospital issued birth certificate.
Which cruises require a passport?
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.
Can I use my birth certificate instead of a passport for a cruise?
For sailings departing from U.S. homeports, an official US state-issued Birth Certificate is also accepted.
Can you go on a Carnival cruise without a passport?
Although a passport is not required for U.S. citizens taking cruises that both originate and terminate at the same U.S. port, we, again, strongly recommend all guests travel with a passport (valid for at least six months beyond completion of travel).
Does Royal Caribbean require a passport?
For U.S. citizens: Royal Caribbean strongly recommends that all guests travel with a valid passport. For Round Trip cruises from the U.S. that DO NOT include Panama or Colombia, U.S. citizens 17 and under will be able to present either an original, n...
Can I use my birth certificate to go to Mexico?
To clarify, U.S. citizens entering Mexico must present proof of citizenship (such as a certified copy of a birth certificate), photo ID and proof of sufficient funds. A passport and visa are not required of U.S. citizens entering Mexico for tourism or for transit for stays of up to 90 days.