Dear Cruisers,
I wanted to write a short blog on what you need to bring with you on the Hawaii cruise in
terms of identification and documentation. Since we are sailing both out of and into Los Angeles, a valid passport is not required……but it really does make life much simpler if you have one. I highly recommend getting a passport if you don’t have one or making sure that you get your old one renewed. You never know when a tall dark stranger will invite you to Paris for the weekend on the spur of the moment!! The process typically takes 4-6 weeks and presently costs $110 plus a $25 execution fee, a total of $135. If you visit Travel.State.gov all the information you need will be there. You may always call or email me as well at 959 756-3223. My new email address is: innovative.travel.planner@gmail.com
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The alternative to having a valid passport is the original or certified copy of your birth certificate along with a second government issued ID such as a driver’s license. If you are a married woman who has changed her last name, you must also bring your certified copy marriage license to verify your current last name. As I said before….a passport is soooo much easier and is good for 10 years!
There is another option of a Passport Card, but this has very limited use. A Passport Card cannot be use for air travel. It can only be used if crossing a border with the United States by land or coming into the United States by sea from Canada, Mexico, Bahamas, Caribbean. The cost is $30 plus $25 execution fee, a total of $55. Did I mention that a Passport is so much better?
If you have a passport, please check the expiration date. Typically, you want an expiration of no less than 6 months from the last day of travel.
If you have any questions regarding this or any other travel matter, please email or give me a call.
Warmest regards,
Alex Kuncio
Innovative Travel Planner, Inc.
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