Entry Requirements for the USA What does my cruise fare include?
All visitors to the United States (U.S.) Pretty much everything! Your fare
(including children) who are eligible for includes your accommodation, meals
the Visa Waiver Programme (VWP) must and entertainment on board ship. But
apply for authorisation to travel to the remember, our speciality restaurants have
U.S. in advance in accordance with the a cover charge and à la carte pricing.
Electronic System for Travel Authorisation Items of a personal nature aren’t included,
(ESTA). things like alcoholic beverages and soft
drinks, spa treatments, certain speciality
You must complete an online application
exercise classes, laundry, service charge/
for authorisation to travel on the ESTA
gratuities/tipping (see page 16 for more
website https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta
information), photographs, casino,
at least 72 hours before your fl ight or
ship-to-shore phone, mail, internet, fax
sailing to the US departs but you are
and all Shore Excursions, including the
recommended to apply earlier. Providing
Dive In
®
programme.
the application is accepted, you will be
provided with approval via the website. Do I need cash?
Approval is usually provided very quickly
It’s always worth having a small amount
but can take up to 72 hours if data needs
of local currency for immediate expenses
to be checked. You should make a note
on arrival at your destination and for any
of the ESTA approval number when you
purchases you make at your ports of call.
receive it.
We also recommend you carry a major
It is your responsibility to obtain ESTA
credit or charge card (American Express
®
,
approval or a U.S. visa if required. If you fail
MasterCard
®
or Visa
®
), or suffi cient funds
to obtain authorisation to travel through
in U.S.$ travellers cheques which can be
the ESTA website or a U.S. visa in advance
cashed on board. Credit and charge cards
of travel, you will not be allowed on your
are widely accepted at destinations
outbound fl ight or sailing to the U.S. Full
worldwide, but remember that proof
cancellation charges will then apply.
of identity may be required in certain
countries. Sorry, but personal cheques
Important note and £ sterling are not accepted on board.
Not all visitors to the U.S. will qualify for
Cash machines, dispensing U.S.$ are
the ESTA. You cannot apply for the ESTA
available 24 hours a day with a fee of U.S.
and will require a visa if you do not have a
$5.50 for each transaction (subject to
machine readable passport. All new style,
change).
burgundy coloured U.K. passports are
machine readable. You will also need to
apply for a visa if you have ever been
arrested (even if you were not convicted
of an offence) or have a criminal record
of any description. Other exemptions
also apply. If you are in any doubt as to
whether you may require a visa, please
contact the US Embassy, Consular
Information Unit, 24 Grosvenor Square,
London W1A 1AE or visit the website
www.usembassy.org.uk before making
your booking with us. Visa requirements
may change.
www.ncl.co.uk
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