✅ What’s OPEN (Cruise Travel Unaffected)
- Cruise Lines & Ships → Privately operated, no impact.
- Cruise Ports → Stay open; essential staff (CBP, TSA, Coast Guard) still working.
- Airport Security & Customs → TSA, FAA, CBP agents remain on duty.
- Passport Services → Still available, but possible delays.
⚠️ What’s IMPACTED (Possible Delays/Closures)
- National Parks → Closed (e.g., Everglades, Glacier Bay, Acadia).
- Smithsonian & Federal Museums → Closed until funding resumes.
- Federal Monuments & Historic Sites → May close (Statue of Liberty, National Mall museums).
- Processing Delays → New passports, visas, and airport staffing could take longer.
❌ What’s CLOSED (During Shutdown)
- Non-Essential Federal Agencies → Tourism-related offices, info centers, and federal visitor services.
- Some Shore Excursions → Tours tied to national parks, federal monuments, or museums will be canceled.
🧭 Traveler Tips
- Arrive 2 hrs before domestic flights / 3 hrs before international flights.
- Expect delays at airports and ports, but core cruise operations remain secure.
- Plan excursions carefully — avoid relying on national parks or government-run sites.
- Keep travel insurance that covers weather & government disruptions.
- Arrive at your embarkation city a day early to minimize stress.
📌 Summary for Cruisers:
Your cruise will sail as planned. Ports, ships, and security operations stay open, but expect closures at federal attractions and possible delays at airports or in passport processing.