Do I need a copy of my passport for a cruise?


Do I need a copy of my passport for a cruise? Do I need a passport? We recommend that everyone taking a cruise from the United States have a passport book. Though some “closed-loop” cruises may not require a U.S. passport, we recommend bringing yours in case of an emergency, such as an unexpected medical air evacuation or the ship docking at an alternate port.


Can I use a copy of my passport to board a cruise?

What are the unacceptable forms of documentation for cruises from the U.S.? Unacceptable Forms of Documentation (US only) Copies or digital images of any WHTI-Compliant document (passport, ARC card) Driver's License as the only proof (including REAL I.D.)


What travel documents do I need for a cruise?

Identification. For most cruises, you'll need a passport book that's valid for at least six months from the day your sailing ends.


What is the quickest way to get a passport?

Make An Appointment at a Passport Agency or Center We have two types of appointments: Life-or-Death Emergency Service and Urgent Travel Service. You cannot walk-in. We do not charge a fee to make an appointment. You can only make an appointment by calling 1-877-487-2778.


Can I go on a Royal Caribbean cruise without a passport?

Do I need a passport to cruise? Everyone will need to present an accepted form of identification to board the ship. We strongly recommend that all guests present a passport as their form of ID on boarding day, and for some guests a passport is required.


What is a closed loop cruise?

A closed-loop cruise is a cruise that departs from and returns to the same U.S. port and remains in the Western Hemisphere. As such, it does not require the passengers to have a U.S. passport—even if the itinerary visits some international ports along the way.


What documents do I need to cruise without a passport?

If you take closed loop cruises (meaning your trip begins and ends at a U.S. port), you can sail to a variety of dreamy destinations as a U.S. citizen without a passport. For “closed-loop” cruises, U.S. citizens will need to provide: A boarding pass. A government photo I.D.


Can I get off the cruise ship in the Bahamas without a passport?

If you are a US citizen, you can take a “closed-loop cruise” (one that begins and ends at the same port) to The Bahamas without a passport. Instead, you'll need to present another proof of citizenship such as a birth certificate and a government-issued photo ID.


Can I use my birth certificate to go on a Carnival cruise?

Birth Certificate Information The following are acceptable: An original or copy of a birth certificate issued by a government agency (state/county/city) or the Department of Health and Vital Statistics.


Can I get off the cruise ship in the Caribbean without a passport?

More often than not, the answer is no. U.S. citizens don't need a passport if the cruise starts and ends in the same U.S. city. This is known as a closed-loop cruise. That said, some may require a passport if you want to disembark at ports in any Caribbean destination.


Can I use my birth certificate to go to the Bahamas?

There are no exceptions to this rule. Passport cards, birth certificates, etc., are not accepted when air travel. So, you have to have your US passport for the Bahamas.


Can I travel from Bahamas to US without passport?

If you are departing or returning to the U.S. by air from any international destination, a passport is required by all travelers regardless of age. Canadians must present a passport to visit The Bahamas, which must be valid for at least three months beyond the date of expected departure from that country.


Can I go on a cruise if I forgot my passport?

U.S. citizens on closed-loop cruises will be able to enter or depart the country with proof of citizenship, such as an Enhanced Driver's License (EDL), a government-issued birth certificate (issued by the Vital Records Department in the state where he or she was born) or passport, and if 16 or older, a government ...


Can I go on a cruise to Mexico without a passport?

All travelers are advised to carry a valid passport with them when taking a cruise to Mexico, regardless of their nationality and port of departure. US citizens on closed-loop cruises, meaning they begin and end at the same US port, can travel to Mexico with proof of citizenship other than a passport.


What proof of identity do I need for a cruise?

For U.S. Sailings only, U.S. Citizens may cruise using an official US state-issued Birth Certificate and a supporting Government Issued Photo ID, like a driver's license or an identity card.


Can I go to Cancun without a passport?

At a Glance: Yes, you need a passport to go to Cancun, Mexico from the United States. When traveling by air, a valid passport is required, along with a completed Multiple Migratory Form (FMM).