Every person who sails with Royal Caribbean will receive a SeaPass card at check-in on embarkation day. The card is tied to your name and cabin number, meaning you can use it to open your stateroom door, as you would in a hotel.

Yes, every guest on a Royal Caribbean cruise, including infants and children, is issued an individual SeaPass card. This card serves as your primary identification, your stateroom key, and your onboard "credit card." Since Royal Caribbean ships are cashless environments, all purchases—from drinks at the bar to souvenirs in the shops—are charged to your SeaPass account. For parents, the SeaPass for children is particularly important as it allows them to enter and exit the Youth Program areas. Parents also have the option to disable charging privileges on a child's card or set a specific daily spending limit at the Guest Services desk. In 2026, the SeaPass also works in conjunction with the Royal Caribbean App, allowing for touchless boarding and streamlined check-ins at various venues throughout the ship.