Do I need my ID for a cruise?

Do I need my ID for a 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. U.S Citizens Technically, yes – U.S. citizens can present a state-cert... What identification does a child need to cruise?

Can I go on a cruise with just a passport?

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 a minor get off a cruise ship without a passport?

If you are departing from a U.S. port and returning to the same U.S. port, passports are not required for U.S. citizens. All children 15 years of age or younger need only an original or copy of their state-issued birth certificate.

Can you board Carnival cruise without ID?

Our policy states that any guest traveling without proper documentation will be denied boarding the ship and will be under full penalty, and therefore, will not be offered a refund or a replacement cruise.

Can I use my school ID for cruise?

A school ID, is a government issued ID. (unless a private school). You also do not need a passport in port. You don't need a Birth Certificate either.

Can you go on a cruise without an ID?

Everyone will need to present an accepted form of identification to board the ship based on their nationality/country of citizenship. Guests who do not bring required documents may be denied boarding.

Do you need passport and ID for cruise?

Despite these international stops, only open-loop sailing requires a passport for all travelers. For U.S. citizens, closed-loop sailing typically doesn't require anything more than personal identification, like a state-issued driver's license, and a birth certificate proving citizenship.

Can a 16 year old go on a cruise?

On all cruises and cruise journeys, minors under the age of 18 must be accompanied and share a cabin with a parent, legal guardian or other responsible adult over the age of 21.

Can you get on cruise without photo ID?

For “closed-loop” cruises, U.S. citizens will need to provide: A boarding pass. A government photo I.D. if 16 years of age or older.

What documents are accepted on a cruise?

What is an acceptable birth certificate for a cruise?

Please note that hospital Birth Certificates (baby feet Birth Certificates), as well as photocopies or images of any required travel documents are not accepted for boarding. For sailings departing from U.S. homeports, an official US state-issued Birth Certificate is also accepted.

Can I use a photocopy of my Birth Certificate to go on a 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.

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.

What documents are needed to check in for a Carnival cruise?

What if I forgot my birth certificate for a cruise?

If you no longer have your birth certificate, you can get in touch with the city or county you were born to get a certified official copy to use on your cruise. There's usually a small fee and waiting period, but it's faster than getting a passport.

Can I go on a UK cruise without a passport?

Even if the cruise is only visiting destinations within the British Isles Common Travel Area (which includes the UK, Ireland, the Isle of Man, and the Channel Islands), you must still take a passport.

Can you go on a royal cruise without passport?

For U.S. citizens: Royal Caribbean strongly recommends that all guests travel with a valid passport. For Round Trip cruises from the U.S. that DO NOT include Panama or Colombia, U.S. citizens 17 and under will be able to present either an original, n...

What happens if you try to sneak alcohol on a cruise ship?

If cruise ship crew suspect you are sneaking alcohol on board they will inspect your luggage in detail. They may check your wine bottles to see if it really is sealed as new and contains wine. They will confiscate it if found to contain spirits, and may even refuse you boarding.