What documents do you need to check-in on a Disney cruise?

At check-in, all Guests must present valid passports or other acceptable proof of citizenship. All travelers are required to have a valid passport to enter or re-enter the United States by air. In addition to a valid passport, many countries require an entry visa based on your nationality.



To check in for a Disney Cruise Line voyage in 2026, you must provide proof of citizenship and identity. For most international itineraries, a valid Passport (valid for at least six months past the end of the cruise) is mandatory. For "closed-loop" cruises departing and returning to the same U.S. port, U.S. citizens can use an original State-issued Birth Certificate and a government-issued photo ID. You must also have your Digital Port Arrival Form (available via the Disney Cruise Line Navigator app) and any required "Minor Authorization Forms" if traveling with children who are not your own. If you are an international guest, you may also need a Visa or an ESTA depending on the ports of call. Disney utilizes a "Safe Passage" digital portal where these documents are uploaded and verified before you even arrive at the terminal to ensure a seamless boarding process.

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Necessary cruise documents include acceptable official forms of identification, proof of your booking number and boarding information, and confirmation that you aren't ill. You must present these upon arrival at the port.

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The files do not need to be perfectly cropped, lit, or even free of fingers / impediments. You can crop the photos when you upload each file. Just make sure there is no glare obscuring the key information. You only need the main page of your Passport, not the signature page or other pages.

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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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This may be an original or photocopy of a state-issued birth certificate. If your daughter is 16 years of age or older, she will also need to present a government-issued photo ID. When it comes to the online check-in for your Disney Cruise, you will be required to submit a photo of these documents.

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I'm excited to see that you have a Disney Cruise planned and I'd love to help you get prepped to sail. Yes! Guests are totally welcome to bring bottled water onto the ship as long as it is factory sealed in its original packaging. Water must be carried on with you—it can't be packed in your checked luggage.

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During your designated Port Arrival Time, representatives will verify your citizenship documentation and complete your check in. Guests will then be called by Boarding Groups to embark the ship. Please note that Boarding Group times may vary from Port Arrival Times.

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Your must bring your SetSail pass to the port to enter to cruise terminal. Please make sure you print your SetSail pass after you check-in. You must print your SetSail pass 3 days prior to the sail date. We recommend to download the Royal Caribbean App to display your SetSail Pass on your phone (no need to print).

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On cruise day, be sure you're at the terminal no later than an hour before the sail time. At this time, you should have your passport or other identification, your printed boarding passes and your bags (with your cruise tags). The first step is to drop your bags with the baggage handlers at the port.

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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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When it comes to water, you have a bunch of options during your Disney Cruise! You can certainly bring your own bottled water onboard. This must be a carry-on item, and bottles must be factory sealed. Just remember, water is heavy and your room might not be ready for a few hours after boarding so plan accordingly!

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Welcome aboard planDisney! Thanks for cruising by with your question. Yes, you may bring a refillable cup for beverages onboard the Disney Wish. Whether you fill it with coffee, tea, hot chocolate, water, or soft drinks, that's up to you!

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We strongly recommend that all guests present a passport as their form of ID on boarding day. Technically, yes – U.S. citizens can present a state-certified birth certificate and government-issued photo ID to sail on most cruises departing from the U.S. But a passport is the more efficient, secure option.

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Birth Certificate Information The following are acceptable: An original or copy of a birth certificate issued by a government agency (state/county/city) or the Department of Health and Vital Statistics.

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