Originally Posted by
Badenoch
I would definitely let the cruise line know to prevent them waiting for my return. I wouldn't tell them however until we'd sailed and probably not sooner than the day before we arrived in Halifax. It's quite unlikely they would forcibly keep me on the vessel.
I would assume there is a CBSA facility at Halifax or at least an office I could contact. I'm not looking to circumvent immigration and customs. If "not available" is that really my problem? Canadian passenger gets off cruise boat and goes home. Is it possible to be an illegal immigrant in your own country? It's an intriguing question.
It is an Interesting question.... do you suppose a Canadian with access to an appropriate private aircraft is allowed to fly in to ANY airport/airfield in Canada capable of taking the aircraft and say the same thing about the lack of immigration and Customs facilities? "Not my problem" Is that any different?
There is a CBSA office in Halifax (they seem mainly concerned with cargo containers of course) ..why not call them?
Edit: FWIW There is a VERY interesting system in place - including in Halifax - for private vessels entering Canadian waters.... But zero mention of cruise ships...