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Cruise IQ - Do I need to cruise with a passport?

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👁️ 2K views📅 8 years ago⏱️ 2:27
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Creator's Key Takeaways

when cruising internationally you will absolutely be required to have a valid passport

if a cruise departs from and arrives back to the same US cruise port called a closed loop then US citizens would be able to travel with just their original birth certificates

having a valid passport is always the safest and recommend a document to travel with in case of emergency

Creator's Tips & Advice

Get a valid passport for international cruising
Check if your cruise is a closed loop to see if birth certificate is acceptable
Have a passport in case of emergency disembarkation or missed ship

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Not having a passport for international cruisingAlways have a valid passport as the safest document, especially for emergencies or missed ships

Questions This Creator Answers

QDo I need to cruise with a passport?
QWhat are the passport requirements for cruising?
QAre there exceptions to passport rules for cruises?

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We have the answers to your cruise questions. On this show, we discuss the requirements and benefits of cruising with a passport. Visit our website https://www.talkingcruise.com/ask-questions/ and submit your own questions. We'll select new ones every week to present on a future show.