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  • On Feb 23, 2025
    Robin from NV Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    I asked before about what was needed to check in our foster child for the cruise. I misspoke about her having a passport…she just has a birth certificate and our guardianship papers. Anything else needed prior to boarding?

    Hi again, Robin. Thanks for stopping by planDisney for another question for us.

    If your child does not have a passport, Hakuna Matata! Going back to your previous question, instead of uploading a photo of your child’s passport information page, you can submit a photo of her state-issued birth certificate. If she is older than 15 years of age, she will also need a government-issued photo ID. Of course, this requirement is for round-trip cruises to the Bahamas, Caribbean, Pacific Coast, Bermuda or Canada; this also pertains to one-way cruises to/from the Bahamas or Caribbean. Therefore, if you are flying to Vancouver for an Alaskan cruise or sailing around Europe, everyone in your travel party will need a valid passport.

    When checking in at the port, you will need to bring the original documents you submitted during the online check-in process. Therefore, remember to bring along her original birth certificate and legal guardianship paperwork (please note: photocopies are not accepted.) You will also need to bring the completed Online Check-In Port Arrival Form with you. 

    Once the crew members check your required documents at the cruise terminal, you will soon be on your merry way to board the ship! I wish you a magical sailing with your family. Please don't hesitate to visit us on planDisney again if you have more trip-planning questions. 

    Hope to SEA you real soon,
    Kiki

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Meet the Panelist: Kiki, California

Greetings! I have been fascinated by the magic of Disney since I was a little girl; now that I am a mother of two, I love watching my children experience Disney Parks through their own eyes. I am also surrounded by fellow Disney-loving nurse friends whom I enjoy quick adults-only Disneyland Resort escapes or Disney Cruise Line voyages with. Whether you are planning your once-in-a-lifetime family trip or a short adults-only getaway to the Happiest Place on Earth, I am here to help!

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