Does Carnival check passports?

Carnival assumes no responsibility for advising guests of Immigration requirements. On occasion, Non-U.S. Citizens may be asked to surrender their passport at time of check-in. It will be returned upon completion of the immigration inspection at the time of debarkation.



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All guests must present their passport (or government issued photo ID for domestic cruises), visas (if applicable) and their boarding pass. It is also recommended that you carry any medication that you may need with you in your carry on.

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A Passport is Required to Cruise To and From Foreign Ports This means you'll need a passport regardless of whether you plan to fly or drive in or out of the country. The cruise line will require you to enter your passport information during check-in, and then the airline will verify your passport to board the flight.

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Online Check-in can be accessed within 14 days prior to sailing and no later than midnight (eastern time) prior to the sailing date.To complete the Online Check-in, guests must click on Manage My Booking at www.carnival.com/Onlinecheckin and create an account, entering their Carnival booking number, last name, date of ...

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Passport Control Process Before Boarding The ship's officers will check each passenger's identification against an official database to ensure that everyone onboard is legally entitled to travel in the country of departure. This process is similar to what happens when entering a foreign country.

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You can use a Real ID to fly domestically, but NEVER internationally. Real ID proves your identity but not your U.S. citizenship. Therefore if you use it as photo identification to take a closed-loop cruise, you will still need a birth certificate to prove your citizenship.

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The answer is Yes. You will need a passport to go on a cruise from the UK, regardless of your international destinations, or even if you're not planning on leaving the ship. A passport is an essential travel document that serves as your proof of identity and nationality when crossing borders.

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On closed-loop cruises, a birth certificate and government-issued photo ID are all that's required. Check with your cruise line before departure to see what documents are needed instead of a passport. Many require a state-issued ID and an original birth certificate if you don't have a passport.

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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.

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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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Guests are not allowed to bring hard liquor, beer or plastic/glass bottled beverages, (e.g., water, sodas and other non-alcoholic drinks) on board. Please review our Beverage Policy for more information. Large speakers/radios are also prohibited and will be confiscated and discarded.

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Smoking in any other areas of the ships -- including cabin balconies -- is prohibited. This includes all tobacco products, including vapes and e-cigarettes. Marijuana and CBD products are not permitted on any Carnival cruise.

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A Few Facts on Faster to the Fun Once at the pier, when boarding begins, we will board VIFP Club Diamond guests first, followed by VIFP Club Platinum guests, followed by guests traveling in suites and then Faster to the Fun guests.

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