Preparing for your Cruise
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Cruise Line Pre-Registration & Boarding Information
Travel Documents
- Do I need a REAL ID to travel on a cruise?
- What documentation is required for non-U.S. cruise travel?
- Do I need a passport to go on a cruise?
- How should I provide my name when booking my cruise?
- How can I get a passport for my cruise?
- Do I need a Visa to cruise?
Transportation & Transfers
- Florida (US) Cruise Ports
- East Coast (US) Cruise Ports
- West Coast (US) Cruise Ports
- Gulf of Mexico (US) Cruise Ports
- Non-United States Cruise Ports
- What does it mean if my cruise is tendered in port?
Shore Excursions
Post Booking Changes To My Cruise
What to Do if there is a Travel Advisory
- What should I do if there is a weather event such as a hurricane or tropical storm predicted at the time of my cruise?
- How will I know if my cruise is impacted by a weather event such as a hurricane or tropical storm?
- What should I do if my cruise sailing is cancelled due to a weather event such as a hurricane or tropical storm?