Hello, Laura!
Thank you so much for sending your question to planDisney! Getting your travel documents sorted before you set sail is one of the best ways to make your Disney Cruise as smooth as possible. If your voyage is happening soon, just know you will experience one of the most magical vacations out there!
If your itinerary includes
Disney Castaway Cay and
Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point as your only stops and your cruise begins and ends at the same U.S. port, you most likely don't need a passport. For these types of round‑trip sailings, Disney Cruise Line generally allows Guests to board with an original, state‑issued birth certificate plus a valid, government‑issued photo ID. Only a birth certificate is needed for those Guests who are 15 years old and younger on these voyages. With those in hand, you’ll be ready to join Captain Mickey and the crew for island fun in no time!
Many Guests (including me!) still prefer to bring a passport because it makes boarding a bit smoother. It can also be helpful if an unexpected situation requires you to travel home from somewhere other than the ship.
Since each itinerary has its own set of requirements, it’s always a good idea to double‑check the
Passports and Travel Documentation page for the details specific to your sailing. Requirements can change, and that page usually has the most current information.
Laura, I hope you sail on the high seas soon! Do not hesitate to send any other questions to planDisney!
Happy sailing!
Jen