Last minute Miami - Caribbean cruise booking for non-Americans??

Question

My boyfriend and I are planning 2-week holiday to Miami in March - we'd like to book a short Caribbean cruise while we are there. Is it difficult for non- Americans to book a last minute cruise? (Is the security tighter etc? We'll have our passports of course, but would further checks or a waiting period be required also?)

Answer 1

If you're booking now for March you should be fine as long as you can get the visas (if any), and there's availability.

A short (3 or 4 night) cruise from Miami will go to the Bahamas, so at least you'd only need one visa.

There's a link below with information on which nationalities need a Bahamian visa, and how to get one.

I'd recommend that unless you have a very knowledgeable travel agent you should call the cruise lines directly to book, as they will have experience with this sort of situation and can tell you for sure.

Carnival: 1-888-227-6482

RCI: 1-866-562-7625

Enjoy your trip!

Answer 2

Try http://www.wiitravel.com click on "book travel" then on cruises, you wont have any problems if you have your passport. have fun

Answer 3

A great, cheap website to use is www.ticketsavvy.com  have a good time!!  I'm not sure how to answer your waiting period questions?  good luck!

Answer 4

You shold not go it is the hurricane season so go to europe Romania it is very beautiful there

Answer 5

Depends on what you mean by "last minute".  The cruise lines have to submit their passenger lists for security clearance, so they need some lead time - the cruise line would be able to tell you how long and whether there are any special considerations for people with foreign passports.  March will be a difficult time to find vacancies, especially if price is a consideration, because it is prime cruising time [Spring break, Easter week].