Bringing passport off boat

[leesy007]

I am a first time cruiser setting sail in 10 days!

 

My questions is if I should bring my passport off the cruise while in port? In not, should I bring a drivers license? Does this vary port to port?

 

If it matters- we are going to Grand Cayman, Cozumel, Belize (booking excursion through Carnival) and Isla Roatan.

[Peg_S]

I leave the passport in the safe, but bring a copy of it along with me on shore excursions. I do bring my drivers license.

 

Peg

[Cruise-Crazy]

Your DL will suffice, leave the passport in the safe.

[MissDiva1]

You will need to bring your sail and sign card and drivers license.....passport can be kept safe in the safe.....

[Alcouple]

You bought the PassPort to prove you are an American. If something happens you will need it to fly home. A copy will do you no good.....

[mitchpam]

In the off chance that you get waylayed and miss the ship, you will need your passports in order to fly. Some people say yes, take 'em and some people say no, leave 'em. I personally like the comfort of having them with me, but others think the ship safe is a safer place to keep them. Pro's and Con's either way.

[K&P Luv2Cruise]

I am a first time cruiser setting sail in 10 days!

 

My questions is if I should bring my passport off the cruise while in port? In not, should I bring a drivers license? Does this vary port to port?

 

If it matters- we are going to Grand Cayman, Cozumel, Belize (booking excursion through Carnival) and Isla Roatan.

 

I scanned each of our Passports which I have sent to a generic email account that is accessible anywhere in the world. Printed colour copies that I laminated and cut to size, then fold them for ease of carrying...we take these with us when going into port and the lamination protects them if they happen to get wet.

 

While you aren't able to fly using the copies, it makes it easier for your embassy to track and replace them if needed. We leave the originals in the safe and also carry our Photo Driver's Licenses.

 

Doing the above gives ME piece of mind...I can go ashore and enjoy myself, and know I can get back onto the ship without issue. :)

[Honeyroastedmelnut]

I'm on the same cruise as you. I plan on leaving my passport with the purser's (sp?) desk and they will get it stamped for me at all of the ports.

I'll carry a copy with me on shore.

[maxxedout2]

I never leave ship without sea card,

credit card/pocket money, sometimes

Passport.

:eek::eek:

[chipmaster]

Often debated and two camps

 

1) Its a foreign country thus only accepted universal ID, passport, better take it.

 

2) All you need is your cruise card. Far more likely to get it stolen or lost versus need it, leave it on the boat

 

Reality is that many cruise lines take yoru passport so not even a debate.

 

Enjoy your day in port without your passport or the worries of losing it :D

 

I am a first time cruiser setting sail in 10 days!

 

My questions is if I should bring my passport off the cruise while in port? In not, should I bring a drivers license? Does this vary port to port?

 

If it matters- we are going to Grand Cayman, Cozumel, Belize (booking excursion through Carnival) and Isla Roatan.

[StarCruz]

What about kids? Passport is their only ID.

[dprg644]

We always take ours off the ship. In Cozumel I know you need to show your DL or passport along with your S&S card.