wcc19 Posted November 11, 2015 #1 Share Posted November 11, 2015 Leaving for our cruise in a few days. We have the Cruise Vacation Guide (the blue book) and that's it. Are there any other documents required to board? I seem to recall a post a while ago that said something to that effect. Thanks for your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted November 11, 2015 #2 Share Posted November 11, 2015 (edited) You should have received an email "final cruise summary" or something to that effect about 3 wks prior to sailing but your Blue book or the personal info page ( 3 I think) should do for getting into the port building (in some ports it is required) For check in -passports & credit card & VISAS if required Edited November 11, 2015 by LHT28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wcc19 Posted November 11, 2015 Author #3 Share Posted November 11, 2015 I did get that email but it was just a copy of what was already in the blue book so that's why I was wondering. If that's all I need then that's great! Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted November 11, 2015 #4 Share Posted November 11, 2015 I did get that email but it was just a copy of what was already in the blue book so that's why I was wondering. If that's all I need then that's great! Thanks again. you could just print off the personal info page in the email if you do not want to carry the book along ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay23 Posted November 11, 2015 #5 Share Posted November 11, 2015 Or you can take the Blue Book with you as it is quite useful, keep it with you on your journey and offer the front page with your names etc it to the Port Authorities + passport. This will do as a "ticket" as proof of your identity. When you get to check- in all you need is your passport and your credit card. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ORV Posted November 11, 2015 #6 Share Posted November 11, 2015 As usual I needed nothing other than passports and credit card. No documents required to get into the Venice port, driver went right in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted November 11, 2015 #7 Share Posted November 11, 2015 As usual I needed nothing other than passports and credit card. No documents required to get into the Venice port, driver went right in. Some ports require them some do not always good to have the personal info page with you in your carry on OP is starting in Barcelona so maybe someone will comment on the situation there with the port people Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ORV Posted November 12, 2015 #8 Share Posted November 12, 2015 Some ports require them some do not always good to have the personal info page with you in your carry on OP is starting in Barcelona so maybe someone will comment on the situation there with the port people Oh I had it, I just didn't need it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ronrick1943 Posted November 12, 2015 #9 Share Posted November 12, 2015 We didn't need it, but don't forget your passport and luggage tags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjobtx Posted November 13, 2015 #10 Share Posted November 13, 2015 We got the Blue Book. Nothing in it that wasn't already on my Oceania receipt so I chunked it. Too bulky to add to everything else I was carrying. We need our passports, Visas for Brazil and to prepay the entry tax for Argentina and make sure we had the receipts with us. Got the baggage tags but they were for the wrong cabin. After three calls to Oceania, never could get the right bag tags. They finally told me that we would get them in Cape Town before boarding. I found that a little disorganized. They probably printed the tags for every cabin on the ship. Not sure why they couldn't just grab ours and send them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roothy123 Posted November 13, 2015 #11 Share Posted November 13, 2015 We got the Blue Book. Nothing in it that wasn't already on my Oceania receipt so I chunked it. Too bulky to add to everything else I was carrying. We need our passports, Visas for Brazil and to prepay the entry tax for Argentina and make sure we had the receipts with us. Got the baggage tags but they were for the wrong cabin. After three calls to Oceania, never could get the right bag tags. They finally told me that we would get them in Cape Town before boarding. I found that a little disorganized. They probably printed the tags for every cabin on the ship. Not sure why they couldn't just grab ours and send them. No big deal on the tags. They'll have extras at embarkation and the room number can be written in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roothy123 Posted November 13, 2015 #12 Share Posted November 13, 2015 We've been asked for cruise documentation in Copenhagen and Miami. Learned my lesson and now I leave it where I can get it easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iamthesea Posted November 16, 2015 #13 Share Posted November 16, 2015 We didn't need it, but don't forget your passport and luggage tags. How do we request our luggage tags and when? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roothy123 Posted November 16, 2015 #14 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Luggage tags will come in your blue cruise booklet about 4 - 6 weeks pre-cruise. We got ours a full 8 weeks pre-cruise this time, but that was earlier than usual for us. Each one is pre-printed with your name, cruise date and ship, and stateroom (if it has been assigned). If you have a guarantee on a stateroom category, the "stateroom" section will be blank and you can just write it in when you get your room assignment. They sent 3 for my husband and 3 for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaitape Posted November 16, 2015 #15 Share Posted November 16, 2015 and what about passengers that will be traveling for longer than 3 weeks before embarking? Sending out cruise documents 3 weeks before won't work for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roothy123 Posted November 16, 2015 #16 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Not sure what happens then, as I've never been in that situation. I'd probably call your TA or Oceania to ask. Of course, you can always get luggage tags when you embark. They just won't be pre-printed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanandJim Posted November 16, 2015 #17 Share Posted November 16, 2015 and what about passengers that will be traveling for longer than 3 weeks before embarking? Sending out cruise documents 3 weeks before won't work for them. The Email, see Post #2, which summarizes the information which appears in the Blue Booklet may be retrieved and printed anywhere in the World. In any case, the Representatives at the Terminals will also have Oceania supplied Passenger Invoices supplied to them. It may be more a kerfuffle to get through the Security people, but all that one really needs to get onto the ship is a valid Passport and a working credit card. Security is there to keep the bad people out, legitimate passengers will make their way through.... It isn't bad to be questioned, it's bad to be stopped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted November 16, 2015 #18 Share Posted November 16, 2015 and what about passengers that will be traveling for longer than 3 weeks before embarking? Sending out cruise documents 3 weeks before won't work for them. You should get your blue book prior to 4 wks so just take that or the page with the personal info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tansy Mews Posted November 16, 2015 #19 Share Posted November 16, 2015 I would ensure that the documentation you have specifies anything special - like free gratuities or internet. I do a screen print of the offer on the website or save the pages from the advertising brochure. Bring it with you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iamthesea Posted November 16, 2015 #20 Share Posted November 16, 2015 (edited) Luggage tags will come in your blue cruise booklet about 4 - 6 weeks pre-cruise. We got ours a full 8 weeks pre-cruise this time, but that was earlier than usual for us. Each one is pre-printed with your name, cruise date and ship, and stateroom (if it has been assigned). If you have a guarantee on a stateroom category, the "stateroom" section will be blank and you can just write it in when you get your room assignment. They sent 3 for my husband and 3 for me. Thank you. ;) Are they the kind that peel off and stick together or just paper? I have sleeves for the paper kind, but Celebrity sends the P&S type. Edited November 16, 2015 by Iamthesea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lais Posted November 16, 2015 #21 Share Posted November 16, 2015 I would ensure that the documentation you have specifies anything special - like free gratuities or internet. I do a screen print of the offer on the website or save the pages from the advertising brochure. Bring it with you! Great idea, Thank you. My documents don't mention any of the perks so I did take a screen shot. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mura Posted November 16, 2015 #22 Share Posted November 16, 2015 peel and stick ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lais Posted November 17, 2015 #23 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Is it supposed to show in the documents the pp gratuities and OBC and free internet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pet Nit Noy Posted November 17, 2015 #24 Share Posted November 17, 2015 (edited) No big deal on the tags. They'll have extras at embarkation and the room number can be written in. Or, if you're anxious about using last-minute, hand-written tags, just make your own on stiff cardboard with a bold marker. The only information the tag contains is: o Ship's name o Embarkation date of cruise o Stateroom number o Your last name This topic has come up before and another cruiser used Power Point made the impressive home-made version shown in the link below. http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showpost.php?p=46793915&postcount=47 Edited November 17, 2015 by Pet Nit Noy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Relaxing Rita Posted November 17, 2015 #25 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Is it supposed to show in the documents the pp gratuities and OBC and free internet? We now have all our docs for our Dec cruise, none of this information is printed in the docs we have.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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