Movie Night, Cars, Smiling Girl, Family, siblings, on deck
  • On Jun 2, 2024
    Anita from AZ Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    we are planning a Disney cruise out of San Diego - I will be taking my neices ages 6 and 7, the parents will not be going, we want to sail to Ensenada, Mexico and Catalina Island, what paperwork will we need for the kids. we have passports for the Adults

    Hello Anita! 

    Are you sure that you're an aunt? Because you sound like a fairy godmother to me! What lucky girls to go on an adventure with you. 

    As for your request, I'm happy to help! In addition to the regular travel documentation needed for your cruise, you will need to bring an extra form that gives you permission to travel with minors when you are not their legal guardian. Just print a copy of the Authorization for Minor to Travel Without a Parent or Legal Guardian Form, have the parent or legal guardian of your nieces fill it out completely, and bring it with you on embarkation day. 

    While a passport is always the safest proof of identification to travel with, round-trip cruises from San Diego currently allow guests to present an original state-issued birth certificate and a government-issued photo ID card (such as a driver's license). Children under 16 years may sail with a copy of their state-issued birth certificate. You can find more details about passports and other travel documents on the Disney Cruise Line website.

    I'm sure your nieces are going to be so excited! They might enjoy the free My Disney Cruise Adventure booklet to help them prepare for the trip. For our last cruise, I downloaded the booklet and had it printed and spiralbound for my kids and they had so much fun filling it out! It's a nice way to explain some of the safety measures, plan what they want to pack, and learn more about the ships and some sailing terms. Trust me, hearing a little one talk about going to the starboard side of the ship is pretty cute!

    You have some time before your cruise sets sail, so I hope you'll come back if you have more questions for us! Happy cruising, Anita! 

    Keep moving forward!

    Amanda   
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Meet the Panelist: Amanda, Utah

Hi! I'm Amanda—a pixie-sized wife, mom, engineer, content strategist, and Disneyland Resort specialist! I fell in love with science as a kid at Disneyland Park, learning about physics while I waited to ride Space Mountain. I love how Disney combines art, words, science, and music to create incredible experiences. Solving challenging problems is one of my favorite things, I'm so excited to help you design the perfect strategy for a magical day! Learn More About Amanda

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