I guess you are asking if the time on the cruise doesn't "count" towards your 6 months on the visa? It does. You can travel in and out of the US as much as you want, but your visa starts on the date you first entered the US on it, and goes for 6 months thereafter, regardless of where you are during that time.
Is a cruise considered travel outside the US?
Depends on the foreign ports where it stops. Closed loop cruises you aren't required to have a US passport. The cruise has to start and end at the same US port.
Is a closed loop cruise considered leaving the country?
A closed-loop cruise is a cruise that departs from and returns to the same U.S. port and remains in the Western Hemisphere. As such, it does not require the passengers to have a U.S. passport—even if the itinerary visits some international ports along the way.
Does a cruise count as foreign travel?
Cruise counts as out of country as well as trip to Canada and Mexico. I just got back from the Carnival cruise to Grand Cayman and Cozumel and went through immigration 2 times (out and in.
Is a cruise to the Caribbean considered international travel?
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. And if you're starting and ending your cruise at different ports within the U.S. — or flying in to or out of a Caribbean country — you will need a passport.
Do I need a passport if I’m going on a cruise?
We recommend that everyone taking a cruise from the United States have a passport book. Though some “closed-loop” cruises may not require a U.S. passport, we recommend bringing yours in case of an emergency, such as an unexpected medical air evacuation or the ship docking at an alternate port.
Does a cruise count as leaving the country?
What is considered foreign travel?
Foreign Travel – Definition and Overview. Foreign travel is any travel outside the United States and the U. S. possessions and territories (American Samoa, Guam, Midway, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Wake Island).
Is a cruise to The Bahamas considered international?
Unless you are a Bahamian or British citizen, yes. It's another country. To visit another country, you need a passport. Cruise lines will not allow you to board a cruise that makes port in another country without a passport.
Is Mexico considered foreign travel?
Foreign Travel (4-OP-D-2-D Travel – Section O.) – Travel to any country (including Mexico and Canada) outside the continental United States, Alaska, and Hawaii.
When must you report foreign travel?
How Employees Report. When a cleared employee plans to travel abroad, they need to email their FSO at least 10 business days before they leave. Some companies may require notice further out from the planned travel. This email should include where they're traveling to and the dates they'll be there.
How do cruises work with passports?
Do I need a passport? We recommend that everyone taking a cruise from the United States have a passport book. Though some “closed-loop” cruises may not require a U.S. passport, we recommend bringing yours in case of an emergency, such as an unexpected medical air evacuation or the ship docking at an alternate port.
Can I get off the cruise ship in Jamaica without a passport?
Entry, Exit and Visa RequirementsU.S. citizens are generally required to present a valid U.S. passport when traveling to Jamaica, as well as proof of anticipated departure from Jamaica. If you are traveling to Jamaica on a cruise, you may use another Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) compliant document.