Do kids need a passport to go on a cruise?


Do kids need a passport to go on a cruise? Children under the age of 16 who are citizens of the U.S. or Canada are exempt from the passport requirement for land and sea border crossings.


What age is considered a minor on a cruise ship?

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. We reserve the right to limit the number of minors under the age of 18 years on board.


Can a child travel to the UK without a passport?

Some form of photo identification is however required and children can travel with their birth cert. Accepted identifications include: Valid passport. Photographic Driving License.


Can children under 12 go on cruises?

Guests 12 and under may not be assigned to a balcony stateroom without a relative or guardian (25 years of age or older) traveling in the balcony stateroom with them. Can be separated by up to 3 staterooms from a relative or guardian (25 years of age or older).


Do children need a passport to travel on a cruise that is entering other countries?

Cruising to/from a foreign homeport: Any time your embarkation or debarkation port is in a foreign country, all cruisers (kids and adults) need to carry valid passports. This includes Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean. In most cases, passports must expire 6 months or more after the end of your trip.


Do kids need a passport for Royal Caribbean?

Original U.S. State Certified Birth Certificate or a certified copy; or an original Consular Birth Abroad Certificate from the U.S. State Department. Read more about birth certificate requirements. Guests age 15 and under are NOT required to have a photo ID, just the birth certificate.


Does my 4 year old need a passport for a cruise to Bahamas?

For U.S. citizens sailing on a round-trip cruise to the Bahamas from the United States, a passport is recommended, but not required. Please bring the original or a copy of your child's state-issued birth certificate with you to check in at the cruise terminal.


At what age does a child need a passport?

International Travel. Regardless of age, all children need a valid passport for air travel to another country. The application process for children under the age of 16 needs to be completed in person. To fill out this application, at least one parents needs to appear.


Which cruise ship does not allow kids?

100% Adult Only Cruise Lines
  • Virgin Voyages. Now We're Voyaging – Virgin Voyages. ...
  • Viking Ocean Cruises. Viking. ...
  • U by Uniworld. U by Uniworld. ...
  • Carnival Cruises Serenity Adult-Only Retreat. ...
  • Silversea All-Inclusive Ultra-Luxury Cruises. ...
  • Seabourn Luxury Cruises. ...
  • Windstar Small Ship Cruises. ...
  • Oceania Cruises.


Can I take my child on a cruise without permission from other parent?

Most cruise lines do not require a child travel consent form if a child is traveling with only one parent. However, if parent and child do not share a last name, many lines do require you to bring your child's passport and birth certificate as legal proof that you're related.


Can you use a birth certificate for a minor on a cruise?

If the child does not have a photo ID, the following will be accepted: Original birth certificate. Certified copy of the birth certificate. Medicare card*


What happens if you go on a cruise without a passport?

First and foremost, if a United States citizen chooses to do a closed-loop cruise without a passport, they'll still be required to show a government-issued photo ID (such as a driver's license) and proof of citizenship (a certified copy of your birth certificate).


Can my child travel without a passport?

In general, if traveling by air to a foreign country, all passengers must have a valid passport irrespective of their age, including babies and infants.