Vancouver Cruise Ships
Embarking
US Customs and Border Protection (USCBP) officers no longer accept oral declarations of US or Canadian citizenship from those traveling by land or sea.
These travelers will be required to present:
- Passport, or
- Government-issued photo ID and original copy of birth certificate or other proof of citizenship, or
- Birth certificate alone (for youth 18 and under).
All other passengers must show passport and, if required, other documents (example, Visa). Please visit the USCBP website for up-to-date information.
Strict security measures are in place to ensure a smooth boarding and disembarking process.
Boarding
Passengers embarking in Vancouver should allow approximately one hour for examination of travel documents and luggage screening. Most ship embarkations begin at approximately 1 pm. Passengers are also encouraged to check travel documents before arriving at the terminal to avoid unnecessary waiting.
Passenger Screening
Once passengers arrive at the cruise terminal, Canada Place or Ballantyne, and are ready to board, they must go through passenger screening. At this point, passengers are required to provide attendants their cruise ticket and identification. If they leave the secure area after check-in, they must pass through passenger-screening again.
Check-in
Identification and boarding information is verified and entered into the computer systems by cruise line staff in exchange for a boarding card. Prior to boarding, all passengers are required to complete a declaration card and clear US customs operated by US Customs and Border Protection.