Royal Caribbean International Rules and Restrictions

General Rules and Restrictions

  • Your credit card will be charged the deposit amount due.
  • Any changes made to your booking after final payment will incur penalties charged by the cruise line; including re-faring, name changes, air cancelations, etc. To determine applicable change fees for your reservation, please call us at 1-866-203-5449
  • Any payment not received by its due date will result in your reservation being cancelled. You would then be responsible for any applicable cancelation penalties
  • All listed rates are valid for U.S. and Canadian residents only.
  • All passengers must provide proof of citizenship when boarding the ship, even if your cruise includes only domestic destinations. If your cruise is an international sailing, the countries you visit will also require proof of citizenship. We strongly recommend bringing a valid passport as this is the only form of identification accepted by most countries as required by the US Department of State for reentry into the United States.
  • Some countries require visas. You will need both a visa and a passport if your cruise departs from or visits a port of call that requires a visa. You are responsible for acquiring the necessary visas. If your cruise departs from or visits a port of call that requires a visa you must have a valid passport for your trip. Non US citizens must present a valid passport and any visas or travel documents required for re-entry into the US. Contact your consulate for specific requirements.
  • It is your responsibility to check on all required documents as requirements are subject to change and differ for various itineraries. To learn about visa requirements, or to purchase a passport or visa, visit the CIBT Web site.
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Age Restrictions

  • Royal Caribbean International's minimum age to sail unaccompanied on sailings originating in North America is twenty-one (21). The minimum age to sail unaccompanied on sailings from South America, Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand is eighteen (18).
  • Infants sailing on a cruise must be at least 6 months old as of the first day of the cruise and/or CruiseTour. HOWEVER: For transatlantic, transpacific, Hawaii, select South American and other selected cruises and/or CruiseTours, the infant must be at least 12 months old as of the first day of the cruise/CruiseTour.

Pregnancy Restrictions

  • It is Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. policy that any Guest who will have entered her 24th week of pregnancy or greater, at any time during the cruise, will be prohibited from sailing.