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Why You Should Carry A Passport On Your Cruise And Not A Birth Certificate!

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Traveling with John
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πŸ‘οΈ 167 viewsπŸ“… 4 years ago⏱️ 9:51
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Creator's Key Takeaways

you can go pretty much on any cruise out of the us with just a birth certificate

you really should have a passport you should just have a passport anyway

it's better to have the insurance and not use it than not have the insurance and something happen

the passport lasts 10 years it's about dollar range but i wouldn't even scoff at that

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Get a passport instead of relying on a birth certificate for cruises
βœ“Purchase travel insurance, especially for COVID-related issues
βœ“Apply for a passport at least a few months before your trip to avoid expedited fees

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Not knowing when you might need a passport β€” Always have a passport anyway, as many things can happen
Travel insurance costs β€” Use insurance included with Carnival card or purchase a one-time policy for COVID protection

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhy should you carry a passport on your cruise instead of a birth certificate?
QWhat are the risks of not having a passport on a cruise?
QHow does travel insurance protect you on a cruise?

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You Should Get A Passport Before Your Next Cruise.