Do you need a passport to sail around the world?


Do you need a passport to sail around the world? Actually, you don't need anything. You can sail outside territorial limits in international waters and never be harassed. In theory. If you want to actually land anywhere, you'll need a passport, visa, etc.


Do I need a license to sail in Europe?

International Certificate of Competence (ICC) An ICC is required for all the inland waterways of Europe and for both inland and offshore coastal waters of the Mediterranean countries. Failure to have the document may lead to your boat being impounded whilst you seek an ICC skipper to release the vessel.


Are passports checked on cruises?

Immigration officials will often come onboard cruise ships to check documentation and the process of keeping the passports centrally makes it much easier and faster for the cruise line and passengers.


What country can I go to without a passport?

Best Places to Travel Without a US Passport Puerto Rico. US Virgin Islands. Northern Mariana Islands. American Samoa.


Can I sail on Royal Caribbean without a passport?

U.S. citizens traveling on our international sailings are required to have valid passports. Before Leaving Home: Please take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with the required travel documents you will be asked to provide prior to boarding the ship.


Can I get off the cruise ship in the Bahamas without a passport?

If you are a US citizen, you can take a “closed-loop cruise” (one that begins and ends at the same port) to The Bahamas without a passport. Instead, you'll need to present another proof of citizenship such as a birth certificate and a government-issued photo ID.


Can I get off the cruise ship in the Caribbean without a passport?

More often than not, the answer is no. U.S. citizens don't need a passport if the cruise starts and ends in the same U.S. city. This is known as a closed-loop cruise. That said, some may require a passport if you want to disembark at ports in any Caribbean destination.


What happens if you go on a cruise without a passport?

First and foremost, if a United States citizen chooses to do a closed-loop cruise without a passport, they'll still be required to show a government-issued photo ID (such as a driver's license) and proof of citizenship (a certified copy of your birth certificate).