rmhlovesthesun Posted May 27, 2015 #1 Share Posted May 27, 2015 For trips leaving from US and going to Caribbean and returning to US, is a passport needed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted May 27, 2015 #2 Share Posted May 27, 2015 (edited) For trips leaving from US and going to Caribbean and returning to US, is a passport needed? If you are returning to the same US port, and you are a US citizen, then a certified copy of your birth certificate and government issued photo ID can be used. Edited May 27, 2015 by clarea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired LEO Posted May 27, 2015 #3 Share Posted May 27, 2015 For trips leaving from US and going to Caribbean and returning to US, is a passport needed? No passport is needed. Certified birth certificate and ID will do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadioRob Posted May 27, 2015 #4 Share Posted May 27, 2015 As others have noted, all you technically need to cruise when you're departing and arriving back to the same port. Now that being said, you really want a passport. If something happens during the cruise... For example if you miss the boat on an excursion or if you get sick and require treatment off ship, you're going to end up in a bad position. If at all possible, travel with a passport. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeRum Posted May 27, 2015 #5 Share Posted May 27, 2015 As others have noted, all you technically need to cruise when you're departing and arriving back to the same port. Now that being said, you really want a passport. If something happens during the cruise... For example if you miss the boat on an excursion or if you get sick and require treatment off ship, you're going to end up in a bad position. If at all possible, travel with a passport. :) Yes! Better to have a passport and not "need it" than to need it and not have it. JoeRum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roysmith99 Posted May 27, 2015 #6 Share Posted May 27, 2015 I know I am not a U.S. Citizen, but even in Europe where we can travel to several countries without a passport, I would not want to be taken ill or involved in an incident without having mine in my pocket. We drove through France, Belgium, Netherlands and Germany without showing our passports once. But, must show them if asked by the police. I guess the same might apply to. Caribbean Island. Especially if you visit a British, Ducth or French one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mspink98 Posted May 27, 2015 #7 Share Posted May 27, 2015 Not needed, but always a good idea to have one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celebrity Posted May 27, 2015 #8 Share Posted May 27, 2015 As others have noted, all you technically need to cruise when you're departing and arriving back to the same port. Now that being said, you really want a passport. If something happens during the cruise... For example if you miss the boat on an excursion or if you get sick and require treatment off ship, you're going to end up in a bad position. If at all possible, travel with a passport. :) Agreed! Get a passport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLACRUISER99 Posted May 27, 2015 #9 Share Posted May 27, 2015 I say not required, but certainly may be needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted May 27, 2015 #10 Share Posted May 27, 2015 99 out of 100 cruises not needed, but if you have the one where it is you'll regret not having it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epcopres Posted May 27, 2015 #11 Share Posted May 27, 2015 What about with when traveling with a toddler? Do they need a passport? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted May 27, 2015 #12 Share Posted May 27, 2015 What about with when traveling with a toddler? Do they need a passport? You can get by with a certified copy of the birth certificate. No photo ID needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parmagal Posted May 27, 2015 #13 Share Posted May 27, 2015 Make sure you have a CERTIFIED copy of the birth certificate(s). Copies issued by the hospital are not certified copies. A certified copy will have either a raised seal, or stamp of some sort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted May 27, 2015 #14 Share Posted May 27, 2015 I know I am not a U.S. Citizen, but even in Europe where we can travel to several countries without a passport, I would not want to be taken ill or involved in an incident without having mine in my pocket. We drove through France, Belgium, Netherlands and Germany without showing our passports once. But, must show them if asked by the police. I guess the same might apply to. Caribbean Island. Especially if you visit a British, Ducth or French one... I would not be worried about having a passport with you while off ship. Most passengers leave in safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tserface Posted May 27, 2015 #15 Share Posted May 27, 2015 I agree with the others and we always use passports, but on our recent cruise we thought it was ironic that the "only" place we were asked to show a picture ID was in the US ports (like St. Thomas). Every other port just looked at our Seapass card and let us back to the ship. St. Thomas took our driver's licenses and inspected them and then let us through. I guess other countries in the Caribbean don't have to worry about people trying to escape :) Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nado44 Posted May 27, 2015 #16 Share Posted May 27, 2015 I would not be worried about having a passport with you while off ship. Most passengers leave in safe. This is always a worry of mine and other passengers. In the past, we always brought photocopies of our passports while ashore. Nowadays, we have a compact "passport card" in our wallets. Good for travel to/from the Caribbean, Canada and Mexico. $30 cost for current US passport holders. More info available at the State Department website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted May 27, 2015 #17 Share Posted May 27, 2015 None of the Caribbean countries require a passport AT ALL from cruise passengers...you don't need to carry it ashore. If something were to happen where you missed the ship, they will go into your cabin, and get your stuff and leave it with the port authority people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out to sea! Posted May 27, 2015 #18 Share Posted May 27, 2015 For trips leaving from US and going to Caribbean and returning to US, is a passport needed? Needed, no. Prudent, yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired LEO Posted May 27, 2015 #19 Share Posted May 27, 2015 I just sent my passport in for renewal last week. I just found out this morning that I have to take a flight in 2 weeks within the U.S. I've been using a passport for so long that I'm going to feel like a criminal using my drivers license. :D I might have my new passport by then but it'll be close. Once you have a passport nothing else comes close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swath Posted May 27, 2015 #20 Share Posted May 27, 2015 I would not be worried about having a passport with you while off ship. Most passengers leave in safe. TRUE But ship will usually inform you of the ports that you need to use your Passort, also it does not Hurt to have Colour Photocopies as well with you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted May 27, 2015 #21 Share Posted May 27, 2015 TRUEBut ship will usually inform you of the ports that you need to use your Passort, also it does not Hurt to have Colour Photocopies as well with you I must not get around much. What ports require a passport Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cincicruisers Posted May 27, 2015 #22 Share Posted May 27, 2015 I just looked and my passport is expired. I have time to get a new one, but what would of happened if I didn't notice it was expired?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sitzmark Posted May 27, 2015 #23 Share Posted May 27, 2015 I must not get around much. What ports require a passport I believe Belize does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swath Posted May 27, 2015 #24 Share Posted May 27, 2015 I must not get around much. What ports require a passport If I recall correclly San Juan & One of the ports in Mexico Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted May 27, 2015 #25 Share Posted May 27, 2015 If I recall correclly San Juan & One of the ports in Mexico San Juan doesn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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