[BipolarBob]

What is this “satisfy U.S. cabotage laws like the Passenger Vessel Services Act.”? Does it require passengers to disembark or can they remain on the vessel?

[Capt. Tom]

“What is this “satisfy U.S. cabotage laws like the Passenger Vessel Services Act.”? Does it require passengers to disembark or can they remain on the vessel?”

It looks to me like the passengers can disembark under restrictions if necessary.

Below is a link you may enjoy reading. -Tom

https://cruzely.com/answered-why-cruise-ships-always-stop-in-foreign-ports/

[DugwayDuke]

BipolarBob wrote: “What is this “satisfy U.S. cabotage laws like the Passenger Vessel Services Act.”? Does it require passengers to disembark or can they remain on the vessel?”

We’ve been on several cruises where we never left the ship. Most of ours have been in the Caribbean. Once you’ve been to Cozumel, there’s not a big reason to go back. Besides, once everyone has left the ship to go on their excursions, there’s lots of room on the ship. But, no, one does not have to disembark.

[tv_techie]

Our first cruise was a 15-day Long Beach to Hawaii and return cruise. On the return, be “stopped” in Ensenada for our “foreign port of call.” We were sailing straight for the coast. A pilot vessel came out to meet us, someone came on board, I'm guessing paperwork and fees were exchanged and the boat left. We took an immediate turn to port and headed to Long Beach.

I'm guessing a similar situation will be worked out in Canada.