<John wrote in part: Actually, my question had more to do with the flag of the vessel than the folks on board.> Generally speaking the immigration folks could care less about the vessel. Customs on the other hand is a different kettle of fish. Where it has been, what ports, will govern usually how closely they look. We've had the full dog, mirrors and chemical wand treatment sometimes and others a simple "have a nice day". What triggers one or the other doesn't seem to have any rhyme or reason. Just be ready for however it plays out :-) As always YMMV..... Dave & Nancy Swan Song Roughwater 58