Poohb Posted September 30, 2013 #1 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Sailing out of NJ or NY, or any other port; stopping in another country (like Canada) and then returning to the states... Who will be working to check us through customs? Those are federal employees I believe. Maybe we'd have to stay on the ship til the shutdown is over. Or would they keep us in the disembarkation area and not let us leave? BTW, we leave on Saturday (on another line) but posted this here cuz RCI is our fav. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruzin-K Posted September 30, 2013 #2 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Customs and Border Protection officers will be working. They are considered essential employees and will have to report to work. Some of the administrative personnel in CBP offices will have to stay home, however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjdixon4 Posted September 30, 2013 #3 Share Posted September 30, 2013 I'd love to be kept onboard the ship while the "government" works out their issues. Sorry, I know that's not the answer that you had hoped for....:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poohb Posted October 1, 2013 Author #4 Share Posted October 1, 2013 I'd love to be kept onboard the ship while the "government" works out their issues. Sorry, I know that's not the answer that you had hoped for....:( Well actually, that's what I was hoping for. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportsphotos Posted October 1, 2013 #5 Share Posted October 1, 2013 No new passports will be issued! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikirumata Posted October 1, 2013 #6 Share Posted October 1, 2013 If the govt shuts down, Acadia National Park will probably close and I will have to figure out something else to do in Bar Harbor in 2 weeks :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToothDoc78 Posted October 1, 2013 #7 Share Posted October 1, 2013 No new passports will be issued! Actually, from what I read, passport service will not be disrupted since it is funded by the passport fees. Someone correct me if I'm wrong... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edjny Posted October 1, 2013 #8 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Actually, from what I read, passport service will not be disrupted since it is funded by the passport fees. Someone correct me if I'm wrong... I read in one place no passports and others that they will be open as long as they are not in govt buildings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellsop Posted October 1, 2013 #9 Share Posted October 1, 2013 I read in one place no passports and others that they will be open as long as they are not in govt buildings. Well, kind of. Consular work will happen for passports and visas -- if you're coming from Brazil for a cruise out of FLL and need a visa, you can still get that. But passport applications/renewals from inside the country that aren't already there won't get opened and dealt with. (The Guidance that the State Dept posted makes it sound like any that they already have received, they'll process. See section II, about "at-post Passport work") Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted October 1, 2013 #10 Share Posted October 1, 2013 I'm leaving on Oct 5th and doubt that there will be any impact on my cruise...why would there be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNV-IT!!! Posted October 1, 2013 #11 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Wonder how customs on board the ships will be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeywestK Posted October 1, 2013 #12 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Actually, from what I read, passport service will not be disrupted since it is funded by the passport fees. Someone correct me if I'm wrong... I heard on the news that passport services will be slowed down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molly361 Posted October 1, 2013 #13 Share Posted October 1, 2013 I don't know if it will affect Customs folks but so fare this am I can't get into their new healthcare website that launched today with the health exchanges:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nedcarr Posted October 1, 2013 #14 Share Posted October 1, 2013 If the govt shuts down, Acadia National Park will probably close and I will have to figure out something else to do in Bar Harbor in 2 weeks :( Unfortunately, I'll be in Bar Harbor on Sunday. I wonder how likely it is that the shutdown will be over quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul65 Posted October 1, 2013 #15 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Hmm. I wish that somehow the govt shut-down could effect a cruise for me, but I don't think it'll happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roquejo Posted October 1, 2013 #16 Share Posted October 1, 2013 The National Parks will be closed, so it will affect those who want to visit the Everglades National Park before or after their cruise from Fort Lauderdale. And those cruise that have shore excursions to US territories like Hawaii, it will likely get affected. One blessing is Alaska is off season now, if not this route is likely will be the most affected. Especially for ships entering Glacier Bay National Park. Everyone in the cruise will be affected by IT change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CORKY_Q Posted October 1, 2013 #17 Share Posted October 1, 2013 And those cruise that have shore excursions to US territories like Hawaii, it will likely get affected. Hawaii is a State, as is Alaska, and not a Territory. Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands are Territories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spookwife Posted October 1, 2013 #18 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Sailing out of NJ or NY, or any other port; stopping in another country (like Canada) and then returning to the states... Who will be working to check us through customs? Those are federal employees I believe. Maybe we'd have to stay on the ship til the shutdown is over. Or would they keep us in the disembarkation area and not let us leave? BTW, we leave on Saturday (on another line) but posted this here cuz RCI is our fav. ICE employees are essential personnel. they will continue to operate although they may have a few less people doing the processing at each terminal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigglets Posted October 1, 2013 #19 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Unfortunately, I'll be in Bar Harbor on Sunday. I wonder how likely it is that the shutdown will be over quickly. We are in the same situation - it sure isn't looking good! :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UpcountryTravelers Posted October 1, 2013 #20 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Actually, from what I read, passport service will not be disrupted since it is funded by the passport fees. Someone correct me if I'm wrong... In the Clinton shutdown, a number of self-supporting services were shut down anyway. It's about getting the public's attention, not what is actually funding what. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPacificbound Posted October 1, 2013 #21 Share Posted October 1, 2013 http://news.yahoo.com/whats-changing-whats-not-shutdown-211104037.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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