aka-texas

There is the Red Frog Pub and there is the Red Frog Bar. The PUB has food. I dont think the BAR does. The PUB is on the Breeze, Magic,... The BAR is on the Triumph, Freedom.....

You were very lucky to have gotten away with a "photo copy" of a BC which is not the same as a copy. There are original BC given when a child is born, there are often lost over the years so the state can then provide you with a "copy" that is issued by them. Just taking a photo copy of one at staples is not the same thing and yes I do check i n for Carnival as well.

 

• Original or suitable quality copy of a Birth Certificate (Issued by a government agency: state/county/city) and a government issued photo ID if 16 years of age and older.

ManyMore you are correct that the "original" stays with the government office issuing the certificate and they issue a "certified copy", but as you have correctly quoted the written policy of Carnival as well as the Customs and Border Protection websites above, it states a "suitable quality copy" which is a general term not a specific legal term as is "certified copy". That was written that way purposefully. As I stated earlier, I have specifically asked Carnival and the Customs agent at reentry and have gotten very specific answers. That is not to say that whatever company/travel agency you work for requires it, but it is not a requirement of Customs or Carnival as pertains to the WHTI closed loop cruises. There are many other instances where "certified copies" are required (passport applications/driver license/immigration documents, etc) and in those cases the wording specifically specifies "original documents/certified copy". The language .... "issued by the governmental agency" is referring to a copy of a governmental document as opposed to a hospital issued birth record, ceremonial record etc. Those are not government records and are not acceptable whether original or copy.

Sorry to disagree, but check the Carnival website. As stated I HAVE used photocopy and VERIFIED with Carnival.

Your document is fine. a photocopy is also acceptable. Have used both. Actually took both one time and asked at check-in. They were happy with either.

It only applies to those of us who are Texas residents. We don't buy tobacco or alcohol to bring back on our trips, but this stinks for those who do.

Not true. It applies to anyone bringing liquor or cigarettes into Texas.

UNtaxed liquor or cigarettes

yeah, there is a $5 discount for that, there is an additional discount with a promo code. I just dont know the code. Trying to see if anyone else does.

I just booked online ~ prepaid indoor parking ~ it was $45 for a 5-day cruise.

 

The terms and conditions for booking says ~ Terminal is within easy walking distance (across street). No shuttle is provided.

 

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Did anyone use a promo code or do they know what a promo code is for Park n Cruise? I found one for EZ Cruise, but I would prefer Park N Cruise.