Planning A Cruise – Botti At Sea 2026

For what time(s) should I schedule my flights?

Historically, boarding begins at 11:30 AM on embarkation day and the ship departs promptly at 4:00 PM after every guest has completed the mandatory safety drill. We recommend that guests arrive in Los Angeles the day before sailing to avoid any issues on their arrival day. More guests miss the ship’s departure due to severe weather and missed flights than for any other reason.

The ship will reach the Vancouver port 7:00 AM the day of disembarkation. Due to the time it takes to clear Customs and Immigration at the cruise terminal and to navigate security checkpoints at the airport, we do not recommend any flight scheduled prior to noon from the Vancouver International Airport.

Can I park at the Cruise Port?

A reliable resource for finding parking is the official website of The Los Angeles World Cruise Center, the cruise port. To get more information about the cruise port, including a list of available parking places, click here. Please keep in mind that this is an open loop cruise, therefore, we will not be returning to Los Angeles upon disembarkation. We will disembark at Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal.

What documentation will I need to bring with me?

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U.S. Citizens:

Valid Passport Required. Guests must travel with a valid passport which (a) expires no sooner than six (6) months beyond the last day of the cruise and (b) contains two blank passport pages.
Alternative Travel Documentation will NOT be accepted. Because Botti at Sea ‘26 embarks from the United States and disembarks in Canada, a Valid Passport is the only accepted form of identification for this sailing. A government-issued birthday certificate and photo ID are NOT permitted forms of Travel Documentation for this cruise.

Non-U.S. Citizens:
Non-U.S. Guests Must Have Valid Passport. Non-U.S. Guests are required to present a valid passport of their country of origin in order to be permitted to board the ship. Passports must be valid at least six (6) months beyond the last day of the cruise.. Further, each non-U.S. Guest is responsible to secure any visas or permits required to visit our ports of call.