In lieu of a passport, children are able to use a U.S. state-issued original or certified copy of their birth certificate (hospital certificates are not acceptable) or a Consular Report of Birth Abroad, or a Certificate of Naturalization as proof of citizenship for entry into the U.S. by land or by sea.
Can an 18 month old go on a cruise?
Infants must be at least 6 months of age at the time of embarkation in order to sail. Children must be at least 12 months of age at the time of embarkation to sail on trans-ocean crossings and remote itineraries, where there are more than 2 consecutive sea days.
Can a child travel to the Bahamas on a cruise without a passport?
Children under 16 can also travel to the Bahamas on a cruise with an original birth certificate, naturalization certificate, or certificate of citizenship.
Does an 18 month old need a passport for a cruise?
Does a 2 year old need a passport for a cruise to the Bahamas?
For U.S. citizens sailing on a round-trip cruise to the Bahamas from the United States, a passport is recommended, but not required. Please bring the original or a copy of your child's state-issued birth certificate with you to check in at the cruise terminal.
Does a 1 year old need a passport for Bahamas?
If traveling by air to the Bahamas, all children and adults are required to present a valid passport book. But some people ask, “What ID do kids need to fly?” There is no need for an ID when you have a birth certificate or valid passport for the Bahamas.
Can a US citizen take a cruise to the Bahamas without a passport?
Entry, Exit and Visa RequirementsU.S. citizens are generally required to present a valid U.S. passport when traveling to The Bahamas, as well as proof of anticipated departure from The Bahamas. Those traveling to The Bahamas on a cruise may use another Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) compliant document.