Overview shot of ship and sea; Castaway Cay
  • On Jan 14, 2025
    Thomas from IL Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    Hello, I’m considering a Disney cruise for this year in April or May that goes to the Bahamas and Castaway Cay. Do I have to have a passport to travel on this cruise?

    Ahoy, Thomas and welcome to planDisney! I'm thrilled you're considering a Disney Cruise this year! You're going to love the magic of being out at sea and the absolute beauty of Castaway Cay. I'm still dreaming about that clear blue water!

    Thanks for asking this great question about required documentation. Not all Disney Cruise itineraries require that Guests travel with a passport, but for round-trip sailings to the Bahamas, including stops at Castaway Cay, travelers must have an original valid US passport OR original state-issued birth certificate AND a physical government-issued photo ID. There are other documents that could also work in lieu of the documents I mention here, however, and these are listed on the Disney Cruise Line website, including more details about documentation for all Disney Cruise sailings. 

    So, in short, it is not required to have a passport in order to travel on a Disney Cruise sailing to the Bahamas, if you have the necessary replacement documents. 

    That said, Thomas, Disney does recommend that Guests carry a valid passport with them when traveling. In the unlikely event that an emergency should occur requiring a flight home from a foreign port, a passport allows for a swift journey home.

    It's no wonder you have your eye on Disney's gorgeous private island in the Bahamas. With its whimsical touches, excellent service, and fun activities (Paddle boards! Water Bikes!), you'll have an amazing day at Castaway Cay (pronounced "Key"). And take the advice of my planDisney pal, Dustin, and swing by Cookie's BBQ to make a DIY ice cream sandwich while you're there. So good!

    If you have any other questions that come up in your planning, stop by again! We're happy to help and would love to see Thomas in the Bahamas!

    Have a magical day and we'll see you real soon!

    McCayla 
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Meet the Panelist: McCayla, Washington

Hello from the Pacific Northwest! I'm McCayla, a wife and mom dreaming of adventure in the great wide somewhere, yet also completely content watching Toy Story from the couch. My love of Disneyland began as a little girl on Peter Pan's Flight and only grows with each visit. But even when I'm not physically at the Happiest Place on Earth, I truly feel that same joy when I can help others (YOU!) experience the magic of Disneyland Resort too.

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