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  • On Aug 5, 2026
    Janice from Northamptonshire Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    Hi we're confused as to the amount of time left on a UK passport when sailing from Southampton on a short Belgium cruise. UK gov advice is 3 months remaining but Disney Cruise say 6 months. Does anyone know which is correct? Thank yoi

    Ahoy, Janice! Welcome back to planDisney and thanks for sailing over with your question about Disney Cruise Line.

    Although local government regulations often impact the travel documentation requirements for each sailing, Disney Cruise Line also enforces its own set of requirements. The exact requirements vary by itinerary and departure port, but Disney Cruise Line provides an overview for all of them here. For round-trip cruises departing from Southampton, all guests regardless of age or nationality are required to have an original passport that is valid for at least six months after the sailing has ended. While I understand your confusion given that the government regulations may be different, that is the stated policy of Disney Cruise Line and they do reserve the right to deny boarding to any guest that does not have the proper documentation.

    Since it appears that your sailing is scheduled to embark later this month, I highly recommend reaching out to Disney Cruise Line directly regarding any other concerns that you may have about your particular travel documents. The international phone directory with available hours can be found here.

    I wish you nothing but smooth sailing and hope you have an amazing time experiencing where magic meets the sea. 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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