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Should you use a Passport or Birth Certificate to Cruise?

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I'm JD and along with my wife Chris, we are the casual cruisers.

This came up as I was helping a friend with questions about his first cruise.

Lately, there have been several social media posts showing people who forgot their travel documents or did not have the correct travel documents.

The name on the travel documents must match the names on the travel reservation.

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Check the state.gov website for US citizen travel document information.
βœ“Verify travel document requirements on the cruise line's website (e.g., Celebrity, Royal Caribbean).
βœ“Ensure the name on your travel documents matches the name on your travel reservation.
βœ“Have all required documents in hand before departing for the cruise port.
βœ“If traveling with a child not your own, obtain a signed consent letter from the parents.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Forgetting travel documents or not having the correct ones. β€” Check state.gov and cruise line websites for up-to-date requirements and have documents in hand before departure.
Name mismatch between travel documents and reservation. β€” Ensure the name on travel documents matches the reservation exactly, including first name if using middle name.

Questions This Creator Answers

QShould you use a passport or birth certificate to cruise?
QWhat are the travel document requirements for US citizens departing from US ports?
QWhat documentation is needed for resident aliens traveling on cruises?
QWhat are the requirements for traveling with children, including non-biological children?

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Information on travel documents from the U. S. State Department, Celebrity, and Royal Caribbean sites. Covering some info on travel documents, passports, and birth certificates. 0:00 Passport or Birth Certificate 0:13 The Casual Cruisers 0:24 State Department Website 0:39 Travelers Page 1:02 Passport Page 1:19 Frequently Asked Question Pages 1:55 Celebrity Cruises Website 2:07 Travel Documents Search Page 2:49 Celebrity FAQ Pages 3:48 Royal Caribbean Website 4:01 Royal Caribbean FAQ Pages 4:30 Can I travel on my birth certificate? 4:47 Example Ordering Birth Certificate 5:48 Denied Boarding 6:26 Traveling with someone else's child(ren) 6:51 Resident Alien considerations 7:51 Bon Voyage #traveldocuments #passport #cruising #TheCasualCruisers #celebritycruises #royalcaribbean