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  • On Apr 15, 2026
    Veronica from FL Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    If bringing a 7 month old, do they need a passport or will a birth certificate/social security number be enough?

    Ahoy, Veronica! Welcome to planDisney and thanks for bringing us your question about your upcoming Disney Cruise Line sailing.

    Since Disney Cruise Line travels to ports of call all around the world, the exact travel documentation requirements vary by sailing and often depend on the regulations of the departure port and the return port for one-way sailings. However, based on the sailing date that you provided, it looks like you will be enjoying the 7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral aboard the Disney Treasure on May 2-9, 2026.

    For round trip cruises departing from Port Canaveral, any United States citizen who is 15 years of age and younger does not need to present a government-issued photo ID, but they are required to present one of the following documents:

    • Original valid US passport
    • Original valid US passport card
    • Original valid Trusted Traveler Card (NEXUS, FAST)
    • Original state-issued birth certificate
    • Original Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) issued by the Department of State
    • Original Certificate of Naturalization issued by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services

    Based on those requirements, you should be fine as long as you bring your infant’s original birth certificate with you. Since Social Security Cards are not acceptable proof of US citizenship for purposes of traveling abroad, there is no need to bring that with you.

    If you need further information about the travel documentation requirements or will be sailing on a different cruise, then please check the Disney Cruise Line page on “Passports, Visas & Citizenship Documentation” located here.

    I hope that you and your family have an amazing time on board. Disney Cruise Line truly is where magic meets the sea and there will be so many new things for your little one to explore. If you have any other last minute questions, you can always reach back out to planDisney. Happy sailing!

    Catherine

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Meet the Panelist: Catherine, Virginia

Get ready to set sail for adventure! I’m a wife, mom to one son, and public defender, originally from Richmond, Virginia. As a Platinum Castaway Club member, I have been sailing away, savoring churro Mickey waffles, and successfully completing my Disney trivia character medallion collection aboard the Disney Cruise Line fleet. Now I’m ready to help answer all of your questions as you prepare to embark on your own journeys to where magic meets the sea. Learn More About Catherine

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