Cruising from Canada to Alaska [closed]

We are flying to Canada and staying with friends, but during our stay we are cruising to Alaska and back. Do I need an ESTA?

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I assume that you are a national of a Visa Waiver Program country.

If your cruise to Alaska is on a private vessel, or a commercial cruise operated by someone other than an "approved carrier," you are not eligible to use the VWP. You must apply for a visa.

If your cruise to Alaska is a commercial cruise operated by an approved carrier, you must have authorization through ESTA.

If for some reason you are using "cruise" to refer to overland travel, then you do not require ESTA.

Source: https://help.cbp.gov/app/answers/detail/a_id/1132/~/citizen-of-visa-waiver-country,-wants-to-drive-into-u.s.-from-canada-or-mexico

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Is Canada allowing Alaskan cruises?

A truncated Alaska cruise season took place in 2021, after the U.S. passed a law to temporarily allow ships to skip mandatory stops in Canada on Alaska cruises. Alaska politicians are currently proposing new legislation that would allow cruise ships to continue to sail past Canada without the required stop.

Are Alaskan cruises being Cancelled?

As of right now, there is no reason to believe cruises to Alaska will not happen in 2022. Both Serenade of the Seas and Ovation of the Seas made successful cruises to Alaska from July to October of 2021.

Is Canada still closed to cruises?

The Canadian government announced cruise ships would once again be welcomed to its ports in 2022, but strict coronavirus-related restrictions will be in place to ensure the safety of travelers and the locals.

Are cruises to Alaska Open?

At the moment, yes -- cruise tours to Alaska will be offered again in 2022 and are scheduled by all major lines.

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