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First and foremost the cruise industry’s highest priority is to ensure the safety and security of its passengers and crew. Cruise ships are inherently secure because they are a controlled environment with limited access. Under normal circumstances security programs are stringent. But, in light of recent events, we have strengthened those programs even further.

In order to maintain an effective and meaningful security environment our member lines have established strict and highly confidential security procedures that cannot, for obvious reasons, be discussed in detail.

Cruise passengers, however, should be very comfortable with the additional security measures they will see during their cruise vacation. This includes increased inspections of luggage and carry-on articles, additional security personnel and controls, and the use of canine inspections.

Our member lines are working closely with local, state, federal and international authorities such as the port authorities where our ships call, the U.S. Coast Guard, the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service, the U.S. Customs Service, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and Interpol. This will enhance the safety and security of everyone onboard our ships. Additionally, our member lines have Security Officers who are responsible for enforcing security procedures onboard the ship.

At U.S. cruise terminals, port security includes screening procedures similar to those found at airports. These procedures include the use of metal detectors for embarking passengers. Photo identification is required for all guests, crew members and visitors who board any of our ships. The following documents are required for all passengers boarding our member lines:

• US Citizens - A passport or a birth certificate (original or certified copy) plus a picture ID card issued by a federal, state, or local government agency are required. A voter registration card or Social Security card are not considered to be proof of citizenship. Children under 16 years of age do not require a picture ID card.
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• Non-US Citizens - Valid passports and visas (when needed) are required in addition to Alien Registration Cards (ARC or "Green" cards) if an individual is a Resident Alien living in the United States. Certain Canadian and Mexican citizens may travel with alternative documentation depending on their alien status in the United States.
  
  

• For customs and immigration purposes, guests are also required to have necessary visa, passport and other travel authorization documents based upon their nationality and country of residence.