Alaska is part of the United States, but some cruises either depart from a Canadian port like Vancouver or make a stop in a Canadian port like Victoria. In these cases, it is necessary to have a passport or passport card with you as identification.
What can I use if I don’t have a passport?
Identification
- Driver's licenses or other state photo identity cards issued by Department of Motor Vehicles (or equivalent) …
- U.S. passport.
- U.S. passport card.
- DHS trusted traveler cards (Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI, FAST)
- U.S. Department of Defense ID, including IDs issued to dependents.
- Permanent resident card.
Do you need a passport to cruise out of Vancouver Canada?
Why do Alaskan cruises have to stop in Canada?
Why are Alaska cruise ships required to stop in Canada? An 1886 U S. law forbids foreign flag ships from transporting passengers from one U.S. port to another. Most cruise ships are foreign flag, so the get around the law by stopping in Canada.
Do US citizens need a passport to go to Canada?
Entry into Canada: Canadian law requires that all persons entering Canada carry proof of citizenship and identity. A valid U.S. passport, passport card, or NEXUS card satisfies these requirements for U.S. citizens. Children under 16 only need proof of U.S. citizenship.