<div class="c-article-dek"> <p>Looking to escape the snow? A Bahamas cruise in December is the best way to do it! The daily high temperatures are around 80°F, rarely falling below 75°F or exceeding 83°F. Perfect beach weather!</p> </div> <div class="c-article-meta u-spacing"> <div class="o-post-meta u-spacing--quarter"> </div> </div>

<p>For cruises that begin and end in the same US port, you are required to carry one of the below documents:</p> <p><b>A Valid Passport</b></p> <p>OR</p> <p><strong>Proof of Citizenship (see below) <u>AND</u> Government-issued photo ID</strong></p> <ul> <li style="list-style-type: none;"> <ul> <li>State certified U.S. birth certificate</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p class="footnote">(Baptismal paper, hospital certificates of birth, and Puerto Rico birth certificates issued prior to 7/1/10 are not acceptable.)</p> <ul> <li>Original certificate of U.S. naturalization</li> <li>Original certificate of U.S. citizenship</li> <li>U.S. Consular report of your birth abroad</li> <li>Enhanced Driver’s License (enhanced driver’s licenses are only issued in Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Vermont and Washington)</li> <li>A valid passport card</li> </ul> <p>Photocopies or pictures of documents will not be accepted.</p> <p class="footnote">*A U.S. citizen under the age of 16 does not require a government-issued photo ID.</p> <p>A valid passport is required on all sailings that begin in one US port and end in another US port.</p> <div class="shape-gray-light"> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Norwegian Cruise Line strongly recommends all guests to obtain a passport for their cruise vacation</strong> for the following reasons:</p> <ul> <li>If you miss the ship at its scheduled U.S. departure port and need to travel outside the U.S. to meet the ship, a passport would be required to travel internationally by air.</li> <li>If you unexpectedly need to depart the ship from a foreign port prior to the end of sailing, a passport would be required to travel internationally by air.</li> <li>International ports of call can change their travel requirements at their own discretion and may unexpectedly require all guests to have a valid passport to go ashore.</li> </ul> </div>

<p>Bahamas cruises cater to travelers of all ages, so you will see families as well as retirees and everyone in between on this cruise.</p>