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Can you cruise to Bermuda with a birth certificate?

As long as you are a US citizen you can board with a govt issued photo ID and a birth certificate. You should bring the passport too in case of an emergency and you have to fly back to the US from bermuda.



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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...

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Places to Cruise Without a Passport
  • Bahamas. Courtesy of Disney. Florida's ports of Miami, Port Everglades (in Fort Lauderdale), and Port Canaveral (about an hour east of Orlando) offer the majority of closed-loop cruises to the Bahamas. ...
  • Mexico. Courtesy of Celebrity Cruises. ...
  • Bermuda. Courtesy of Carnival Cruise Line.


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Documents needed for cruisers to board a ship
  • Identification. ...
  • Boarding passes. ...
  • Health information. ...
  • Visas and other destination-specific documents. ...
  • Cruise line luggage tags. ...
  • Permission to travel. ...
  • Other travel information. ...
  • Emergency contacts.


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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.

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Acceptable proof of citizenship includes a U.S. state-issued original or certified copy of their birth certificate (hospital certificates are not acceptable) or a Consular Report of Birth Abroad, or a Certificate of Naturalization and a government-issued photo ID (such as a driver's license).

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Entry, Exit and Visa Requirements U.S. citizens are generally required to present a valid U.S. passport when traveling to The Bahamas, as well as proof of anticipated departure from The Bahamas. Those traveling to The Bahamas on a cruise may use another Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) compliant document.

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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...

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While all visitors must have either a COVID-19 NAAT (PCR, LAMP or TMA) test no more than 4 days before arrival (if travelling by air) or before departure (if travelling by sea) or a supervised antigen test no more than 2 days before arrival (if travelling by air) or before departure (if travelling by sea), only the ...

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Guests on consecutive sailings must ensure they have the proper travel documents for their entire cruise vacation. A valid passport is a requirement for air travel to / from Canada, Mexico the Caribbean and Bermuda.

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U.S. Domestic Cruises
  • U.S. Passport.
  • Passport Card.
  • State Enhanced Driver's License.
  • Certificate of U.S. Naturalization.
  • Native American Indian Card.
  • US-born citizens may also use a birth certificate (issued by a government agency and accompanied by government-issued photo I.D.)


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To clarify, U.S. citizens entering Mexico must present proof of citizenship (such as a certified copy of a birth certificate), photo ID and proof of sufficient funds. A passport and visa are not required of U.S. citizens entering Mexico for tourism or for transit for stays of up to 90 days.

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No one really carried ID on the ship, but they will check your cruise card (which will act as your ID, charge card, and room key) that will indicate your underage. That being said, you can't take your friends' card and buy drinks because it will have their picture on it when they swipe the card to check/charge.

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Immigration officials will often come onboard cruise ships to check documentation and the process of keeping the passports centrally makes it much easier and faster for the cruise line and passengers. It's worth noting though that on the majority of cruises the cruise line will not keep your passport.

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