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I learned the hard way to double-check travel documents before a cruise. On my last Carnival trip, my friend almost couldn’t board because she assumed her driver’s license alone was enough. For most closed-loop cruises (starting and ending in the U.S.), you can use a birth certificate + government-issued photo ID, but a passport is always the safest option. We spent the morning frantically digging through her bag because she wasn’t sure which ID she packed. Luckily, she had the right documents. Since that day, I always tell people: passport if you have it, otherwise make sure your birth certificate is the official one, not a hospital copy. Boarding is smoother when you're fully prepared. Trust me—no one wants that pre-cruise stress.