Checking in for your vacation online only takes a moment and will ensure you can board as quickly as possible. To complete online check-in on My Cunard , you will need: Your booking reference. Passport details. Payment card. Passport-style photo for each guest. Once you've checked in, you will need to print out your boarding pass and luggage labels. Note that e-tickets are no longer required.

Passage Contract acceptance

No later than 24 hours prior to your voyage, please make sure that each guest in your travel party individually reads, accepts and signs the Passage Contract on their own behalf and on behalf of all accompanying minors. This document requires acceptance before being permitted to board the ship and is available at My Cunard .

Passenger locator forms

Some countries currently require additional documentation for anyone traveling to, from or through cruise ports. For guidance on where and how to fill out these forms, please visit our webpage .

To ensure you’re receiving the information you need for your vacation please check that your personal details are up to date on My Cunard .

At the terminal you may be asked to complete a Health Declaration for all members of your travelling party. The purpose of this is to ensure you meet the health requirements for sailing and to protect the well-being of all our guests, crew and the communities we visit.

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Preparing to sail - before you board

Correct as of February 8, 2023

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Pre-cruise checklist

Any time after booking:

No later than 24 hours prior to your voyage, please make sure that each guest in your travel party reads, accepts and signs the Passage Contract on their behalf and on behalf of all accompanying minors. This document requires acceptance before being permitted to board the ship.
Consider obtaining appropriate travel insurance for your voyage.
If required, ensure you have proof of your Covid-19 vaccination and organise a Covid-19 test (check the Covid-19 vaccination and testing requirements needed for your voyage).
Keep up-to-date with our A-Z destination entry requirements guide, for each port on your itinerary (including any passenger locator forms).
Ensure you have a valid in-date passport and appropriate visas where necessary.
Complete your personal details on My Cunard.
Browse and book dining, drinks and activities on My Cunard.
Check what you need to pack.

From 21 days prior to embarkation:

Plan your travel to your ship’s terminal to arrive at the time specified on your boarding pass.
Complete online check-in and print your boarding pass and luggage labels.

If you embark at a port outside of the US, it’s your responsibility to meet all entry requirements for that country at the time of sailing. We can’t accept responsibility if you’re denied entry to a country because you don’t meet its entry requirements.

Essential documentation

Some documents needed to board our ships are the same, but some are new or have undergone recent changes. Check the sections below to ensure you have what you need to get through our cruise terminals and begin your voyage smoothly.

Certain voyages with longer or complex itinararies have enhanced requirements. If you are traveling on a voyage with enhanced requirements, all guests must have proof of an approved USA vaccination program. Guests will need to show a CDC card showing they have had a full course of an FDA-approved vaccine in the USA. Guests also need to show proof of residency, such as a USA passport, visa or Green Card.

For more details about our vaccination requirements and accepted proof of vaccination, please see the vaccination policy section further down this page.

Vaccine and testing policy

For more information on our vaccine and testing policy, please visit our vaccine and testing policy page.

Medical requirements

Unfortunately, we are unable to accept guests who have the following medical requirements:

Supplementary oxygen (via tank or cylinder) or require haemodialysis. Guests requiring oxygen via concentrator, those who utilise mechanical ventilatory support (other than overnight CPAP for sleep apnoea) and those requiring peritoneal dialysis may be accepted to travel subject to prior confirmation from our medical team.
Within the 7 days prior to the voyage:
- Have been unwell with confirmed or suspected Covid-19.

Stay well before your voyage

Take sensible precautions a your embarkation draws nearer, by avoiding places which may be crowded and limit close interactions to guests you are travelling with.

Prior to travelling to the terminal, if you're displaying symptoms of Covid-19, please do a lateral flow test and only come to the terminal if the result is negative.

Pre-book dining and activities

You can pre-book select activities and dining venues on your voyage. You can do this once on board from your stateroom telephone, by visiting the Purser’s Desk in the Grand Lobby or by using our digital planner, My Voyage, from an internet-enabled device.

You can also use My Cunard to book shore experiences, purchase drinks packages and more, before you step on board. Log in to My Cunard to see the full range of personalization options for your vacation.

What to pack

In addition to your usual voyage essentials – comfortable shoes for exploring, a great vacation read, a fabulous black-tie outfit for Gala Evenings – you’ll also need to remember a face mask (as you may be required to wear this in select areas of the ship). You may also wish to pack hand sanitizer, although we’ll have plenty on board for you to use, as well as masks too if you happen to need a new one while with us.

We have a chargeable laundry service and self-serve launderettes on board, in case you’d like to refresh your wardrobe during your vacation, or if you’re traveling roundtrip you can take advantage of unlimited luggage allowances. If you prefer not to transport your own luggage, you can have it sent directly to the ship with our White Star Luggage partner, Luggage Forward.

Our packing guide

Flights

If you’re catching a flight as part of your vacation, you will need to familiarize yourself with the airline's protocols and entry requirements for the country you’re visiting. You’ll also need to ensure your luggage adheres to their onboard allowances. Please check your flight operator’s website for more information via the list below.

Alternatively, you can have your luggage shipped directly to/from home with our White Star Luggage partner, Luggage Forward.