Those intending to board cruise ships on or after May 7, the REAL ID deadline, will need to meet the correct federal requirements to travel to their destinations, but not for the cruises themselves.

A Real ID isn't required to board a cruise ship, but many sailings already require a passport or a combination of birth certificate and photo ID.Clara Margais/picture alliance via Getty Images US ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. By now, you've likely heard that REAL ID is coming and you'll need one if you want to fly. As of May 7, 2025, every traveler over ...

As the Real ID deadline for domestic air travel approaches, some misinformation is circulating on social media about Real ID requirements for cruises. Starting May 7, airline passengers 18 years and ...

As collective anxiety over Wednesday's Real ID deadline for U.S. air travelers mounts, one alternative seems perfectly logical: Take a cruise instead. Even then, cruising and air travel are often so ...

Starting May 7, 2025, a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or other accepted identification will be required for air travel within the U.S. for those over 18. Cruise lines do not require REAL ID, but ...