What documentation is needed for Disney cruise to Bahamas?

Disney Cruise Line does recommend that you travel with passports, however, for your round-trip cruise to The Bahamas that begins and ends in the same home port, you will be allowed to board if you are a U.S. citizen and provide an original or copy of your state-issued birth certificate AND a government-issued photo ID.



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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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If you are sailing on the Disney Dream to Bermuda or the Disney Wish to the Bahamas, I'm happy to share that U.S. citizens on closed-loop sailings can use an original or state-issued copy of their birth certificate plus a government-issued photo ID to set sail.

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All visitors must have a return or onward ticket, and a valid travel document (such as a passport and visa) to allow entry into another country as applicable. Visitors may also be asked to produce evidence of sufficient funds to allow them to be self-sustaining whilst in the Bahamas.

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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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For most cruises, you'll need a passport book that's valid for at least six months from the day your sailing ends. In some cases, you can use a passport card instead of a passport book, but that will only work if you plan to reenter the United States via your ship from Mexico, Canada, Bermuda or the Caribbean.

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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.

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There are no exceptions to this rule. Passport cards, birth certificates, etc., are not accepted when air travel. So, you have to have your US passport for the Bahamas.

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U.S. Permanent Residents (Non-citizens) To enter The Bahamas, U.S. residents who are not citizens need the following documentation: For visits NOT exceeding 30 days: An original Alien Registration Card (Green Card) is required, along with a national passport (passport from country of birth).

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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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Carnival offers many Caribbean cruise options including sailings that depart and return to U.S. ports like Baltimore, Norfolk and New Orleans. These don't require a passport as they are closed-loop sailings.

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Things every first-time tourist needs to know:
  • English is actually the official language of the Bahamas, so it'll be spoken everywhere you go.
  • There's no need to get your currency exchanged, US currency is accepted. ...
  • Tips are king. ...
  • Cars don't drive on the right side of the road, they drive on the left.


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In addition to eliminating the mandatory Bahamas Travel Health Visa, the Government of The Bahamas announced that pre-arrival COVID-19 testing requirement have been eliminated. All visitors, regardless of their vaccination status, are welcome to travel freely to and throughout The Islands of The Bahamas.

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