FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q. What travel documentation do I need?
UNITED STATES CITIZENS
Accepted Cruise Identification for U.S. Citizens:
All United States citizens must have a government-issued passport that is valid for at least six months beyond the return date of your cruise. Your passport must have at least one blank page per stamp. An official U.S. state-issued birth certificate is also accepted; however, a government-issued passport is strongly recommended. Guests age 16 and older who present an official U.S. state-issued birth certificate will also need to provide a valid driver’s license or picture ID issued by the government. A U.S. citizen under the age of 16 will be able to present either an original, notarized, or certified copy of his or her birth certificate, a consular report of birth abroad issued by the Department of State, or certificate of naturalization issued by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
Note: Baptismal papers and hospital certificates of birth are not acceptable. Voter registration cards or Social Security cards are not considered proof of citizenship.
Accepted Cruise Identification for U.S. Permanent Residents:
United States Permanent Residents must have a United States Permanent Resident Card. Additionally, a passport from your home country is strongly recommended.
NON-UNITED STATES CITIZENS
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If you are NOT a United States citizen (are traveling on a non-United States passport), please verify your specific documentation requirements with your country's consulate before departing. Please note that non-United States citizens may require a visa. Many countries require passports to be valid for at least six months beyond the date of your expected return and may require blank passport pages for entry and exit stamps.
Accepted Cruise Identification for International Guests (non-U.S. Citizens)
Non-U.S. citizens will require a passport valid at least six months after their cruise ends and any necessary visas for entry into the United States, the Bahamas, and/or Honduras.
ALL GUESTS
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It is the sole responsibility of each attendee to verify and obtain all necessary documentation and vaccination requirements for travel. It is also the sole responsibility of each attendee to verify, obtain, and be aware of all necessary documentation requirements for any COVID-19 testing, proof of vaccination, or negative test, etc. when traveling.
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It’s important that the name on your reservation appears exactly as it does on the government issued identification document(s) that you use to board the ship. If your name has changed since your document was issued, you will either need to update the name on that document, or bring an additional, official supporting document to help explain why the name is different. This can include one of the following: State, county or province-issued marriage license, divorce decree, government-issued name change document, official adoption papers. If a child does not share the same last name as their parent/legal guardian, the parent/legal guardian needs to provide a legal document that the child is in their primary care. This can be a birth, marriage, divorce, or adoption certificate.
Additionally, if you are using an identification (e.g., driver's license) and a citizenship document (e.g., birth certificate), then BOTH documents must match the name on your reservation. Otherwise, it may result in delay or possible denial of boarding.
Guests who do not bring required documents may be denied boarding.
Q. How do I obtain or renew a Passport? (United States Citizens)
Click HERE to learn everything you need to know about how to obtain or renew a United States Passport.
Q. May I board a Royal Caribbean ship if I am pregnant?
A: Royal Caribbean International cannot accept guests who will be more than 23 weeks pregnant at any time during the cruise. All guests are required to fill out a public health questionnaire prior to arrival or at the pier attesting that they are not more than 23 weeks pregnant.
Q. What is Royal Caribbean's age policy for infants?
A: Infants sailing on a cruise must be at least 6 months old as of the first day of the cruise. Please be aware that guests traveling with a young infant who does not meet the infant policy will be denied boarding.
Q. When should I leave for the airport?
Recommended airport check-in time for domestic flights is two hours prior to departure. Please check with your airline for schedule changes or flight delays and confirm the recommended check-in time prior to leaving for the airport. Please remember to allow extra time if you are unfamiliar with the airport, are leaving during heavy traffic times, or have excess baggage.
For the latest information regarding what to bring, what to leave at home, and what to generally expect while traveling, please visit the Transportation Security Administration website at https://travel.state.gov/content/travel.html.
Q. When should I plan to arrive and depart?
Arrival Information
Guests should arrive at the terminal within the arrival time slot you selected during Royal App check-in. Those who arrive early will not be able to begin boarding, and those who arrive late will need to wait until we are able to work them into another group.
Due to government regulations requiring cruise lines to submit final departure manifests at least 60 minutes prior to sailing, guests are requested to complete Check-in no later than 3 days prior to their cruise. If you do not complete Check-in 3 days prior, you will be required to complete this process at the pier at least two hours prior to the published sailing time.
Please note: All guests must be checked-in and onboard the ship no later than 90 minutes prior to the published sailing time or you will not be permitted to sail.
Departure Information
If you are planning to depart Florida on November 23, we recommend you schedule your flight to depart after 12:00 PM. This will ensure you have enough time to depart the ship and transfer to the airport.
Q. Should I purchase travel insurance?
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Because unforeseen circumstances may arise, we strongly recommend that you purchase travel insurance. Travel Insurance gives you access to a 24-hour assistance hotline for expert, personalized support in a crisis. Travel insurance can reimburse you for prepaid, non-refundable trip costs - including vacation rentals, car rentals, hotels and flights - if you have to cancel for a covered reason, and can reimburse you for eligible meals, accommodation and transportation expenses during a covered delay. Travel insurance can also reimburse you for care following a covered medical emergency while traveling. Travel insurance can even arrange and pay for a medical evacuation if needed. Coverage is only available for United States citizens.
Please email our Destinations Travel Partner and advise you are interested in purchasing Travel insurance. They will provide the Sequel Travel Vacation Department the necessary information for your travel insurance quote and connect you with an agent.
Q. How much luggage can I take?
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AIRLINES
Most airlines permit each passenger to take one carry-on bag and one additional personal carry-on item, such as a purse or briefcase/laptop case. All carry-on items must fit under the seat in front of you or in the overhead compartment. Most airlines will allow you to check bags as well. Please check with your airline to confirm current luggage limitations and any applicable fees* for carry-on and checked baggage. Please note that many airlines charge significant fees for overweight or oversized luggage. Luggage may be locked only with a TSA approved lock.
*Please note that all baggage fees are at your own expense.
CRUISE
Each guest is permitted to carry a reasonable amount of luggage aboard the vessel; however, for your comfort and convenience, it is recommended that you limit the number of pieces you take. Each guest has the option to carry their luggage on board or check in luggage prior to boarding. Luggage may include suitcases, trunks, valises, satchels, bags, hangers containing clothing, toiletries, and similar items. Luggage may be locked only with a TSA approved lock.
Carry On Luggage: Carry-on luggage must be able to fit through the x-ray screening machines. These machines vary in size from port to port, however, they are generally similar to those found at airport security check points. Guests wishing to carry their luggage with them during boarding should note that their stateroom may not be immediately available to store their luggage. It is a good idea to pack a small carry-on bag with a change of clothes and bathing suit. That way you don't have to wait for your checked bags to arrive in your stateroom.
Check In Luggage: Due to the high volume of check in luggage on embarkation day, check in luggage may not arrive to your stateroom right away.
We recommend that guests personally carry any boarding documentation such as passports, visas, citizenship documents, and family legal documents and all medications.
To minimize the potential for diversion or loss of medications, we advise that all medications remain in their original, labeled prescription containers. It is also advisable to pack at least three days of extra medication in the event of an unexpected change in the itinerary of the voyage.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Be sure that all baggage and personal belongings are properly insured. Items such as medication, jewelry or other valuables, breakable or perishable items, and important documents should be hand-carried. Responsibility will not be assumed by the airline or cruise ship for loss of or damage to these items.
Q. What items can I carry on?
Due to potential security issues on flights, the Transportation Security Administration has updated its aviation security measures. For the latest information regarding what to bring, what to leave at home, and what to generally expect while traveling, please visit the Transportation Security Administration website at https://www.tsa.gov/.
Q. What should I pack?
For the first day of your cruise, pack a small carry-on bag with your travel documents, a change of clothes, bathing suit, workout clothes, and any medications you may need. That way you don't have to wait for your checked bags to arrive in your stateroom.
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Personal Items:
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We suggest that guests transport all their medications in their carry-on luggage to minimize the potential for diversion or loss of medications and advise that all medications remain in their original, labeled prescription containers. It is also advisable to pack at least three days of extra medication in the event of an unexpected change in the itinerary of the voyage.
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Clothing:
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When you’re on board, the right look will vary by venue. But here are a few types of suggested attire you’ll see, grouped by occasion. Shoes should be low-heeled for deck activities. Bring a few swimsuits (so you will always have a dry one). Ashore, you’ll need comfortable walking shoes.
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Your cruise will take you to beaches with unique features, so make sure to pack organic and natural sunscreen so not only you can stay protected, but the coral reefs can too. In addition to coral-safe sunscreen, pack a hat, swim shirts, and tropical skirts to protect you from the sun.
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Casual: You're on vacation – relax! Shorts, tees, tank tops, polos, sundresses and blouses are all the right amount of laid back. Please keep swimwear to the Pool Deck.
For lounging by the pool, pack two bathing suits (an extra suit in case the other is wet) and a pair of casual shoes (e.g., flip-flops, sandals, sneakers). You'll also need some casual shorts and a couple of t-shirts or a cover-up for getting to and from the pool areas.
If you're planning to visit our on the board fitness center, be sure to bring extra shorts, t-shirts, and socks that you won't mind working out in - plus a pair of tennis or running shoes/sneakers.
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Smart Casual: Think of this as a step up from your typical dinner wear. Dress to impress with jackets, sports coats, blazers, collared shirts, dresses, skirts and blouses, or pantsuits.
Formal: Make it a night out in your best black-tie look – suits and ties, tuxedos, cocktail dresses or evening gowns.
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Last Night of Cruise: Bring an overnight bag for your last night at sea. Staff will collect your luggage the night before disembarkation and you will need an overnight bag to carry your night clothes and toiletries.
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Don’t forget to hand carry your passport, SetSail Pass, valuables and medications in your carry-on bag. You’ll need your passport and SetSail Pass to board the ship.
Q. Can I travel with my medication?
The answer is yes, with some qualifiers. Here are a few tips that you might find helpful.
It is not necessary to present your medication to, or notify an officer about any medication you are traveling with unless it is in liquid form (See next bullet).
Medication in liquid form is allowed in carry-on bags in excess of 3.4 ounces in reasonable quantities for the flight. It is not necessary to place medically required liquids in a zip-top bag. However, you must tell the officer that you have medically necessary liquids at the start of the screening checkpoint process. Medically required liquids will be subject to additional screening that could include being asked to open the container.
You can bring your medication in pill or solid form in unlimited amounts as long as it is screened.
You can travel with your medication in both carry-on and checked baggage. It’s highly recommended you place these items in your carry-on in the event that you need immediate access.
TSA does not require passengers to have medications in prescription bottles, but states have individual laws regarding the labeling of prescription medication with which passengers need to comply.
Medication is usually screened by X-ray; however, if a passenger does not want a medication X-rayed, he or she may ask for a visual inspection instead. This request must be made before any items are sent through the X-ray tunnel.
Nitroglycerin tablets and spray (used to treat episodes of angina in people who have coronary artery disease) are permitted and have never been prohibited.
Additional Information
Q. Do I need an electricity adapter?
All ships are equipped with North American standard, 110 volts AC and standard European 220/230 volts AC plug outlets.
Q. What if I have a special health concern?
If you have any health concerns that may require special attention, please contact us prior to departure. Passengers requiring prescription medications are advised to keep them in their carry-on luggage. While we don't require information about the extent of your health concern or disability, the more information you can share with us about your specific needs, the better we are able to assist you.