Some cruises are themed, encouraging passengers to dress up in costumes for the entire voyage. From superhero getups to ...

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 ...

Cruise ships promise luxury, leisure, and escape—but sometimes, those dreams go disastrously off course. Behind the glossy brochures and endless buffets are stories of chaos, confusion, and survival ...

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.

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 ...

Two decades after legislation requiring enhanced security for driver’s licenses and other forms of identification was signed into law, the Real ID Act finally went into effect on May 7, 2025. In ...