TRAVELERS MUST HAVE PROPER TRAVEL DOCUMENTS
For international travel, excluding cruises that begin at and return to the same U.S. port, U.S. CITIZENS MUST HAVE A VALID PASSPORT. For cruises that begin at and return to the same U.S. port, U.S. CITIZENS must have a VALID PASSPORT or government-issued birth certificate and unexpired, government-issued photo ID for guests ages 16 and older. A current school/student ID with picture is typically an acceptable form of photo ID for guests younger than 16; however, guests are ultimately responsible for ensuring current rules and regulations for travel.
We strongly recommend that all guests travel with a passport as their form of ID, and for some guests a passport is required. The passport must be valid for 6 months after the day your cruise ends. The name on your passport should match the name on your cruise reservation or you must have supporting documents to explain the difference (ex. marriage license). While some other forms of ID may be accepted for your cruise, a passport is the very best option because if you unexpectedly need to depart the ship from a foreign port prior to the end of sailing, a passport would be required to travel internationally by air.
Traveling with Minors: When traveling with a minor where one parent or both parents or legal guardians are not cruising, we strongly recommend bringing an original signed letter from the absent parent(s) or legal guardians authorizing the minor to travel with you. If there is no second parent with legal claims to the minor (due to sole custody, deceased, etc.) other relevant paperwork, such as court decision, death certificate, birth certificate naming only one parent, would be useful to bring in place of a signed letter. This will expedite processing by the Department of Homeland Security.