For those who will be traveling with us on the cruise, here is some information concerning passports and other types of ID. (Carnival FAQs)
Carnival highly recommends all guests travel with a passport. Although a passport is not required for U.S. citizens taking cruises that begin and end in the same or a different U.S. port, travelling with a passport may help to expedite your CBP clearance upon return to the U.S. Additionally, passports are required in the event you need to fly from the U.S. to a foreign port should you miss your scheduled port of embarkation, or need to fly back to the U.S. for emergency reasons.
The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) allows U.S. citizens sailing on cruises that begin and end in the same U.S. port to travel with one of the WHTI compliant documents, listed below.
• Valid U.S. Passport
•Passport Card
•Original or suitable quality copy of a Birth Certificate (Issued by a government agency: state/county/city) and a government issued photo ID if 16 years of age and older.
In addition to proof of citizenship, a non-expired government-issued photo I.D is required of all guests 16 years of age and older. The following are acceptable:
•Driver’s License
•Driver’s Permit
•Government-Issued identification card (city/state/federal)
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