05/18/2025
To make it crystal clear:
đźš« REAL ID (with the star):
• ✅ Good for domestic flights and entering federal buildings
• ❌ NOT valid by itself for international cruises, even if leaving and returning to the same U.S. port
🛂 To cruise outside the U.S., you MUST have:
• A valid U.S. passport
OR
• An original/certified U.S. birth certificate AND a government-issued photo ID (REAL ID or not)
Too many people show up at the terminal thinking that fancy new license is all they need — and they end up being turned away. Thank you for spreading the word and helping future cruisers avoid a vacation disaster!
🌊🚢 Bon voyage — with the right documents!