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Do you need a real ID to go on a Carnival cruise?

Photo Identification A unexpired government-issued photo I.D. is required of all guests 16 years of age and older.



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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.

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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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A boarding pass. A government photo I.D. if 16 years of age or older. And a certified birth certificate or certificate of U.S. naturalization.

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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).

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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.

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If you are traveling internationally, you will still need your passport, as REAL ID cards are not an acceptable form of identification for international travel. Sea (cruise) travel: REAL ID cards cannot be used for international sea cruise travel.

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Even if you have a Real ID, you'll still need to bring a birth certificate or other proof of citizenship for a closed-loop cruise.

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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.

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The simple answer is yes, you can bring snacks on a Carnival cruise.

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Unless your short form includes the name of at least one parent, it may not be acceptable to cruise.

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Available in abundance for free on all Carnival cruise ships are the following: What is this? There are beverage stations all around the cruise ship. For sure, you can get water any time.

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If you're a United States citizen going on a “closed loop” cruise, you'll only need to present: Government issued photo identification. Proof of citizenship (an original or copy of your U.S. birth certificate, a Consular report of Birth Abroad, or a Certificate of Naturalization)

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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 ...

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This is an acceptable form of Photo ID. A Temporary Driver's License with an affixed photo is acceptable for cruise travel.

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Can you go on a cruise with an expired passport? No. An expired passport is not a valid travel document. However, your passport may officially expire earlier than you think.

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Europe and Transatlantic Cruises Guests are required to carry a Passport valid for at least six months beyond the completion of travel, from their country of citizenship AND a valid Permanent Resident Card (Form I-551), that includes a photo I.D.

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