10 Ways You Can Be Denied Boarding on a Cruise

Could you lose your cruise before you ever step on the ship?

From passport expiration rules and visa requirements to DUI restrictions, minor travel documentation, pregnancy cutoffs, and health screenings, cruise lines are enforcing policies more strictly than many travelers realize.

Real travelers have spent thousands only to be denied boarding over paperwork or eligibility issues they thought were handled. These situations are rarely random. They are policy-driven decisions rooted in immigration law, safety rules, and cruise line procedures. Before you sail, make sure you truly qualify to board.