Cruising with Lynnie - Souvenir Passport Stamps

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While you might see "passport souvenir stamps" available at a cruise port, you should not put them in your actual passport as it is considered damaging and could potentially cause issues with immigration officials; instead, consider keeping them in a dedicated travel journal or scrapbook to document your trip.

Key points to remember:

Only official stamps allowed:
Only immigration officials are authorized to stamp your passport with official entry/exit stamps.
Potential passport issues:
Putting souvenir stamps in your passport could be seen as altering or mutilating the document, which could lead to complications at customs.
Alternative options:
If you want to keep a memory of your port visits, consider getting a dedicated travel journal or a souvenir passport specifically designed for collecting stamps.

Arrivals terminal

Where can I get my passport stamped and is there a cost? Guests can get their passports stamped at The Bahamas Department of Immigration in the Arrivals terminal at no cost.

When going on a cruise, you generally won't automatically get your passport stamped at every port you visit, as many countries, especially in the Caribbean, don't routinely stamp passports for cruise passengers unless you specifically ask for it; if you want a stamp, you may need to actively seek out the immigration office in the port to get it, and even then, it might not be guaranteed depending on the location.

Key points about passport stamps on a cruise:

Not always standard:
Most cruise itineraries, particularly in regions like the Caribbean, do not automatically stamp your passport at each port stop.
Check with the cruise line:
If you want passport stamps, contact your cruise line to find out which ports might allow stamping and where to locate the immigration office.
Closed loop cruises:
If your cruise is a "closed loop" where you depart and return to the same US port, you likely won't need to show your passport at all.
Ask for a stamp:
If you want a stamp, actively approach immigration officials in the port to request one.
May not be available:
Even if you try to get a stamp, the immigration office might not be open or accessible during your port time.
Souvenir stamps:
Be aware that some places might offer "souvenir" stamps which are not official immigration stamps and could potentially invalidate your passport.

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