Do you need a passport to take the ferry to Seattle?


Do you need a passport to take the ferry to Seattle? Travel Information and ID Requirements That means no matter how you're traveling from Seattle to Victoria or Victoria to Seattle, you'll need a Passport, Passport Card, Enhanced Driver License or an Enhanced ID Card (EDL/ID). Learn more about ID and Travel Requirements.


Do I need a passport to go to Alaska from Seattle?

U.S. citizens flying between another state and Alaska do not need a passport. However, those driving through Canada or traveling on a ferry or cruise ship with stops in Canada are required to carry one. All non U.S. citizens will need a passport and possibly other documents to enter.


Do they check passports on ferry?

The form of ID you'll need to travel on a ferry depends on the route and your nationality. On most international routes, you will need your passport to check-in. However, there are exceptions to this.


Can I travel from California to Seattle without a passport?

A2A-There is no passport required to travel from any US state to any other US state. If you are traveling by plane you will need identification to board the plane. Some other modes of public transportation such as bus or train, might also require ID, but air travel will definitely require ID.


Can you take a ferry from Seattle to Canada?

The Seattle to Victoria Clipper ferry ride connects the United States with Vancouver Island. The Victoria Clipper ferry ride to Victoria takes 2 hours and 45 minutes, traveling direct between Pier 69 in downtown Seattle and the Belleville Terminal in downtown Victoria, BC's Inner Harbor.


How long are Seattle ferry rides?

About 4.6 million people ride the Seattle / Bainbridge Island route each year. The trip from Seattle to Bainbridge Island via ferry boat (locals refer to it merely as “the boat”) is 35 minutes. The two Washington State Ferry boats on this route are over 400 feet long, and can carry up to 200 cars and 2,500 passengers.


Can I use my birth certificate to go to Canada?

For U.S. citizens, a passport or visa is not required. Instead, a birth certificate and one photo identification card may be used; however, a photo identification card by itself is not enough. For permanent residents of the United States, “Green Cards” may be used in lieu of their passports.


Can I stay in my car on a ferry?

All the Washington State ferries allow you to stay in your car. Being in a front car in bad weather can be interesting. All the car decks are open end to end, and the boats are double ended.


How can I get into Canada without a passport by car?

Do You Need a Passport to Go to Canada by Car?
  1. Adults can use a WHTI-Compliant Document. It can be a passport card, a trusted traveler card, an enhanced driver's license, or an enhanced tribal card.
  2. Minors can use their birth/ naturalization/ citizenship certificates.


Can you drink on Seattle ferries?

Many ferries have food and drinks in a dining area. You can order food throughout the trip and alcohol up to 15 minutes before arrival. You may also get food from the vending machines.


How can I travel without a passport?

In place of a passport, you can use WHTI-compliant documents like passport cards, trusted traveler's cards, and NEXUS cards. While these allow you to travel to these regions by sea and road, they are not acceptable for international flights.


What documents do I need to cross the US border from Canada by car?

Travel by land or water
a valid passport. a Trusted Traveler Program card. an enhanced driver's licence (EDL) or enhanced identification card (EIC) from a province or territory where a U.S. approved EDL/EIC program has been implemented.