What You Need to Know Before You Go
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Cruise News
- What are the Health & Safety guidelines at my port?
- What should I do if I test positive for COVID-19 right before I embark on my cruise?
- What should I expect if I test positive for COVID-19 onboard my cruise?
- Do I need to purchase travel insurance to cruise?
- Does Cruise 411 offer travel insurance and how do I purchase it?
Cruise Line Travel Requirements
- Carnival Cruise Line | Health & Safety Requirements
- Celebrity Cruises | Health & Safety Requirements
- Norwegian Cruise Line | Health & Safety Requirements
- Royal Caribbean International | Health & Safety Requirements
- Holland America Line | Health & Safety Requirements
- Princess Cruises | Health & Safety Requirements
Cruise Packing Lists
- Cruise Packing List | Everything you need to pack for your cruise to the Caribbean and Mexico
- Cruise Packing List | Everything you need to pack for your cruise to Alaska
- Cruise Packing List | Everything you need to pack for your cruise to the Mediterranean
- Cruise Packing List | Everything you need to pack for your cruise to Canada and New England
- Cruise Packing List | Everything you need to pack for your cruise to Northern Europe
- What should I wear on my cruise?
Cruise Line Pre-Registration & Boarding Information
What to Do if there is a Travel Advisory
- What should I do if there is a weather event such as a hurricane or tropical storm predicted at the time of my cruise?
- How will I know if my cruise is impacted by a weather event such as a hurricane or tropical storm?
- What should I do if my cruise sailing is cancelled due to a weather event such as a hurricane or tropical storm?
Travel Documents
- Are there international travel restrictions for children on a cruise?
- Do I need a REAL ID to travel on a cruise?
- What documentation is required for non-U.S. cruise travel?
- Do I need a passport to go on a cruise?
- How should I provide my name when booking my cruise?
- How can I get a passport for my cruise?
Transportation & Transfers
- Florida (US) Ports
- East Coast (US) Ports
- West Coast (US) Ports
- Gulf of Mexico (US) Ports
- Non-United States Ports
- How do I get to the ship?
Life Onboard
- How to make your cruise the perfect all inclusive vacation
- Are there medical services on board a cruise ship?
- What activities are available on a cruise for toddlers, children, and teens?
- Are there laundry services on board a cruise?
- Are there ATMs on board a cruise?
- Do I need to take a tender boat to get to my visiting cruise port?
Shore Excursions
Book with Confidence
- Avalon Waterways | Peace of Mind Travel Plan
- Azamara | Cruise with Confidence
- Carnival Cruise Line | Cruise with Confidence
- Celebrity Cruises | COVID-19 Assistance
- Disney Cruise Line | Book with Confidence
- Holland America | Worry-Free Promise