Visiting Ports

[Been There, Planning That]

More for photo I.D. but if your passport is stolen it can expedite getting a new one

The photo copy has all the information on it

 

Do many people have the passport number handy incase they need it ??

 

Thanks for the support.

 

In addition to this we leave at home photocopies should one of our kids have to get the info. in an emergency.

 

We've chosen not to have it on our laptop though I gather many do.

 

Ruth

[moniquet]

Actually we had ours held last yr

It depends on the ports you are visiting I think as we had them returned to us this year

 

Which Ports were they? Seems very unusual. We have cruised 3 times with RCL and just treat as normal.

[LHT28]

Which Ports were they? Seems very unusual. We have cruised 3 times with RCL and just treat as normal.

Jamacia, Cozumel, Grand Cayman & Key West

 

This year Aruba & Curacao & HMC (Bahamas) we kept the passports

 

Will see what happens on the next cruise ;)

[broberts]

More for photo I.D. but if your passport is stolen it can expedite getting a new one

The photo copy has all the information on it

 

Do many people have the passport number handy incase they need it ??

 

Photocopy of a passport picture page is not photo id.

[Been There, Planning That]

Photocopy of a passport picture page is not photo id.

 

Never once in many cruises has it not allowed us to re board the ship.

 

Ruth

[MrsPete]

Never once in many cruises has it not allowed us to re board the ship.

 

Ruth

What allows you to reboard the ship is the ship's ID card.

[MrsPete]

More for photo I.D. but if your passport is stolen it can expedite getting a new one

The photo copy has all the information on it

 

Do many people have the passport number handy incase they need it ??

In a genuine emergency, the Embassy people can access your passport (and more) on the computer in a matter of seconds. They can easily verify your ID because they can see your picture, and you'll be able to confirm your address, Social Security number and more.

 

What you're doing by carrying copies is making it easier for a pickpocket to steal your identity.

[Been There, Planning That]

What allows you to reboard the ship is the ship's ID card.

 

 

We've been in MANY ports where photo id is required to enter the port area. And it suffices there. This is true when walking independently. I'm sure it's not needed on a ship excursion bus.

 

You are correct, the ship card gets you onto the actual ship.

 

Ruth

[LHT28]

What allows you to reboard the ship is the ship's ID card.

As stated there are some ports where you need to show photo i.d. before even getting into the port area