What to know when taking another child on a Royal Caribbean cruise- documents, etc?

Taking your child's friend on a Royal Caribbean cruise? There are a few important things to plan for when cruising with a child who isn't your own. We've taken our son's friend on a cruise before, and we're bringing a different friend on our next one. From Royal Caribbean's notarized minor consent form and passport requirements to booking flights, TSA PreCheck, separate staterooms, onboard spending, and setting expectations for the teenagers, there's more to consider than just adding another person to your reservation. I'm sharing what worked for our family, including why we wanted everyone to have a passport and how we prepared for the boys to have some independence onboard. These considerations can also be helpful for grandparents or anyone cruising with a child who isn't their own. Have you ever taken your child's friend or another family member's child on vacation? What would you recommend? #RoyalCaribbean #CruiseTips #CruisePlanning #CruisingWithKids #FamilyCruise