How do I check my Disney cruise with a birth certificate?


How do I check my Disney cruise with a birth certificate? During online check-in, you will submit a picture of your birth certificate and present this documentation at the port upon arrival. Your check-in will show a pending review status until Disney Cruise Line has reviewed and approved your documentation.


What documents do you need to check-in on a Disney cruise?

At check-in, all Guests must present valid passports or other acceptable proof of citizenship. All travelers are required to have a valid passport to enter or re-enter the United States by air. In addition to a valid passport, many countries require an entry visa based on your nationality.


Do you have to check-in online for a cruise?

Guests must complete check in, however, using the app or at the terminal. We highly recommend completing check in using the app for the easiest, fastest, and complete check-in experience.


Can I take my son on a cruise without a passport?

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.


How do cruises verify pregnancy?

Some cruise lines require a medical certificate or a letter from your doctor stating your term of pregnancy or due date, pre-existing physical or medical conditions, your fitness to travel, and any medications you require while onboard.


Do I need to bring a birth certificate to Disney?

Thanks for stopping by planDisney. We love helping Guests like us answer their planning questions. I'm happy to report that you do not need to bring a birth certificate or any kind of document to verify your child's age. If asked at the turnstile, you just have to simply share their age and you will be on your way.


What documents do you need to check-in on a cruise?

Necessary cruise documents include acceptable official forms of identification, proof of your booking number and boarding information, and confirmation that you aren't ill. You must present these upon arrival at the port.


Do they check your birth certificate on a cruise?

We strongly recommend that all guests present a passport as their form of ID on boarding day. Technically, yes – U.S. citizens can present a state-certified birth certificate and government-issued photo ID to sail on most cruises departing from the U.S. But a passport is the more efficient, secure option.


Can I use my birth certificate instead of passport for a cruise?

We highly recommend that all U.S. Citizen's cruise with their U.S. Passport book that is valid at least 6 months after your cruise. Guests may also sail with their official US state-issued Birth Certificate and a supporting Government Issued Photo ID...


Can you use birth certificate for cruise to Bahamas?

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.


Why do you need your birth certificate for a cruise?

Most cruises operate as “closed loop” cruises, which begin and end at the same port. If you take a closed loop cruise, you are not required to have a passport to reenter the United States. Instead, you can return to the country with a government issued ID, such as a driver's license, and a birth certificate.


Does Disney make you show birth certificate?

Thanks for stopping by planDisney. We love helping Guests like us answer their planning questions. I'm happy to report that you do not need to bring a birth certificate or any kind of document to verify your child's age. If asked at the turnstile, you just have to simply share their age and you will be on your way.


What happens if you don t have a passport for a Disney cruise?

As such, you can board the cruise with other forms of ID, including a passport card, a trusted traveler card, a REAL ID, etc. Minors can also travel without passport books as long as they have their birth/ naturalization/ citizenship certificates.


Do cruises check IDs?

If you look underage, cruise ships will check your ID when you ask for a drink.