Can you cruise with just a birth certificate?

[mnkauf]

I think the answer is no but not sure.  

[CruiseMark]

In the Carnival site FAQ. See the bottom paragraph. 

[Caps_Shield]

I do all the time.  You need a license too.  Unless you have a kid then they would not have a license.  

[Brandiwine1977]

I have multiple times.  I use my BC (certified, not the laminated one with the foot prints), my Driver's License, and I take a copy of my marriage certificate, just in case they need to see how I went from one name to another. 

[sparks1093]

If you are under 16 you can cruise on a closed loop cruise (departing from/returning to the same US port) with just the birth certificate. 16 and older need a government issued photo ID to go with it. US citizens born outside of the US may use a Consular Report of Birth Abroad or Naturalization Certificate, again with a government issued photo ID if over 16.

[MzOhioLady]

I cruise all the time with a Birth Certificate and a Driver's License. Haven't had any problems.

[klfrodo]

Can you cruise with just a birth certificate?

No

You need a govt issued photo id also. (unless you're a minor, then you would also need a guardian)

[Elaine5715]

2 hours ago, mnkauf said:

I think the answer is no but not sure.  

Depends, on if closed or open loop

[yogibear]

13 minutes ago, Elaine5715 said:

Depends, on if closed or open loop

What is "Open Loop" ??

 

Karen

[Brandiwine1977]

5 minutes ago, yogibear said:

What is "Open Loop" ??

 

Karen

Ending at a different port than you got on.  

[Tom-n-Cheryl]

Is this only in the US? I'm not sure, but I'd guess that most other "developed" nations which have cruises leaving from their shores require their own residents to have a passport. 

 

Anyone know?

 

Tom

[sparks1093]

15 hours ago, Tom-n-Cheryl said:

Is this only in the US? I'm not sure, but I'd guess that most other "developed" nations which have cruises leaving from their shores require their own residents to have a passport. 

 

Anyone know?

 

Tom

I haven't researched that question because it doesn't pertain to me and I know that I would need a passport if I were to sail from "their shores". I have researched the question extensively for US citizens on closed loop cruises because that does pertain to me.🙂

[chengkp75]

15 hours ago, Tom-n-Cheryl said:

Is this only in the US? I'm not sure, but I'd guess that most other "developed" nations which have cruises leaving from their shores require their own residents to have a passport. 

 

Anyone know?

 

Tom

The ability to cruise with a DL/BC is allowed by the WHTI (Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative), which applies only to US, Canadian, and Bermudan citizens.  However, the DL/BC documentation rule only applies to US citizens on closed loop cruises from the US, and really mainly applies to re-entering the US, as some countries in the Western Hemisphere require a passport for cruise ship entry.

[Tom-n-Cheryl]

36 minutes ago, chengkp75 said:

The ability to cruise with a DL/BC is allowed by the WHTI (Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative), which applies only to US, Canadian, and Bermudan citizens.  However, the DL/BC documentation rule only applies to US citizens on closed loop cruises from the US, and really mainly applies to re-entering the US, as some countries in the Western Hemisphere require a passport for cruise ship entry.

 

Thanks !