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Do You Need a Passport for a Cruise? Cruise Documents Explained
A travel advisor's plain-English guide to cruise documents, closed-loop sailings, passport book vs card, kids' paperwork, and visas.
What Documents Do You Need for a Cruise? (2026 Guide)
Passport, passport card, or birth certificate for a cruise? Here's exactly what you need at the pier, plus visas, kids' docs, and expiration rules.
