Bahamas Travel Passport

We know traveling documents are the last thing on your mind when you're preparing to travel to the beautiful islands of the Bahamas. No matter if you are a first time cruiser, or a seasoned cruiser, Cruise Planners travel agents will assist you with your preparation and booking when going on your cruise to the Bahamas. As a personalized travel agent service, you can take advantage of our partnership with American Passport in order to get Bahamas Cruise Deals.

Before you go on your next cruise to the Bahamas, please view our cruise packing tips & checklist.

Do I need a Passport to Cruise to the Bahamas?

Yes, passports are required when you travel to the Bahamas. We strongly recommend that all travelers familiarize themselves with the required travel documents necessary to travel throughout the United States and abroad.

Travelers who plan to travel outside the United States will require a valid passport or visa to enter another country, as well as re-entry to the United States.

Cruises to Bahamas from a United States Port

It is strongly recommended that you travel with your passport when taking cruises to Bahamas. Cruise lines such as Carnival strongly suggest that travelers have their passports on hand while traveling.

One of the added values of using a personalized travel agent service of a Cruise Planners travel agent is that we allow travelers to upload a copy of their passport on a secure server in the event that it is ever needed. No worries about misplacing, or losing your passport when it is available via the cloud.

Find a Cruise Planners travel agent today to get additional answers about traveling to Bahamas. Below is a list of approved Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative trusted document.

Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) Compliant Documents

When traveling to Bahamas you will need to bring one of the below documents with you. U.S. citizens traveling to and from U.S. ports are required to travel with at least one Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative compliant document.

• Valid U.S. Passport
• Passport Card
• Original or suitable quality copy of a Birth Certificate (Issued by a government agency: state/county/city)  and a government issued photo ID if 16 years of age and older.
• Original Certificate of Naturalization
• Trusted Traveler Program Membership Card,  e.g., Nexus Card, Sentri Card or Fast Card
• Enhanced Tribal Card
• A Consular Report of Birth Abroad
• Enhanced Driver's License (EDL) - only acceptable at land and sea ports of entry.  It cannot be used for air travel outside the U.S.  The word 'Enhanced' must appear on the driver's license. The following five states currently issue an EDL:     Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Vermont and Washington.

Copies of U.S. passports and naturalization papers, hospital and baptismal certificates are not WHTI compliant documents, therefore, are NOT acceptable.

Travel Agents for Cruises to the Bahamas

For additional questions on traveling to the Bahamas, please use our personalized travel agent services. Our travel agents can assist you in planning and booking your next vacation. Not only can our travel agents provide you with great cruise specials and Bahamas Cruise Deals, they can also provide you with valuable reviews and feedback that will make your travels to Bahamas enjoyable! Contact a travel agent directly by calling 1-800-683-0206.