Is a passport REQUIRED to cruise?
MH Family Adventures (Cruise Travel)
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Creator's Key Takeaways
do you need to have a passport so the answer to that is it's not necessarily required it is strongly advised
if your cruise ends and starts or starts and ends at a U.S port and everyone in your party is a U.S citizen U.S resident then you do not need a passport
you will need an original birth certificate and a valid ID for those guests that are 16 and older
if you're cruising on Virgin voyages you will need to have a passport
Creator's Tips & Advice
✓Carry a passport even if not required for emergencies
✓Use original birth certificate and valid ID for guests 16 and older
✓Ensure cruise starts and ends at same U.S. port for passport exemption
🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:
Passport requirements for first-time cruisers — Not required if cruise starts/ends at same U.S. port and all are U.S. citizens/residents, but strongly advised for emergencies
Questions This Creator Answers
QIs a passport required to cruise?
QWhat documents are needed for U.S. citizens on cruises starting and ending in U.S. ports?
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