Special Cruise FAQs
Updated: September, 2001
- There are stricter security measures on airport employees, merchants, airline employees, and vendors that service airports...also on travelers.
- Expect the line that you are standing in to take longer than before.
- Plan for longer time at the airport to park, check-in and get to departing gate.
- You may experience some inconveniences and delays...please be patient.
- There will be thorough searches of all airports and airplanes before passengers are allowed to enter and board aircraft.
- Curbside check-in is prohibited.
- Checking bags at off-airport sites is prohibited. You may still use these sites to obtain boarding passes and seat assignments.
- Only ticketed passengers will be allowed through the security
checkpoints. Make sure to have photo identification.
- Travelers with E-tickets must hold one of the following documents indicating a flight departure for the current date: a boarding pass or paper ticket, receipt for an electronic ticket (e-ticket), or an itinerary generated by an airline or travel agency.
- Your cruise documents will contain appropriate air travel information to meet security checkpoint measures
- Check-in at front ticket counter first if you are uncertain about passing security
- Vehicles parked near the airport will be closely monitored.
- You may notice additional uniformed law enforcement officers and FAA canine teams patrolling the airport.
- Embark and Debark process may take longer due to additional security measures.
- Strict enforcement of required identification and nationality/travel
papers. Boarding will be denied without presenting proper documents.
- Passport is best. Photo identification AND certified birth certificate is another option. Children must also present passport OR certified birth certificate. NO COPIES WILL BE ACCEPTED.
- For customs and immigration purposes, guests are also required to have necessary visa, passport and other travel authorization documents based upon their nationality and country of residence.
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- Purchase trip/vacation interruption insurance. CruiseCare
Cancellation and Passenger Protection Program is worth the nominal
investment.
- Review your cruise documents in advance for important guidelines and
travel tips.
- Prior to leaving home, call the airline - or check their website for
flight arrival/departure information.
- Be at the airport early - 2 hours or more unless local circumstances
dictate allowing a longer time. Security screenings take additional
time.
- Minimize carry-on luggage OR be prepared to have them searched and
suspicious items confiscated (nail files, scissors/clippers, etc).
Please make sure luggage is clearly tagged with the completed colored
bag-tags provided with your documents.
- Make sure necessary medical items are with you rather than in
checked luggage.
- Make sure you have your passport and other travel identification on
your person - not in checked bags.
- Lower the stress level of "getting to the ship on-time" by
arranging a pre-cruise land package. Consider coming in a day early -
especially when flying a long distance to the cruise.
- Expect delays and longer lines - and be pleasantly surprised if they
are not that bad.
- Be patient - once onboard your cruise, you will have a fantastic time!