canuckcruiselover Posted January 19, 2016 #1 Share Posted January 19, 2016 I know that I need a letter from my grandson's parents giving me permission to take him out of Canada but does anyone know whether I'll need any special papers for him to leave the ship in Jamaica? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blonde375 Posted January 19, 2016 #2 Share Posted January 19, 2016 (edited) You will need a notarized letter signed by one of the parents giving you permission to board the ship with him, take him on shore excursions, play in sports activities or youth activities, and authorize medical treatment. Take a second copy of that letter with you as we had to leave a copy with the sports desk when we signed the boys up for the flow rider. Port officials do not look at anything except sea pass cards in my experience. Edited January 19, 2016 by blonde375 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuckcruiselover Posted January 19, 2016 Author #3 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Thank you for the quick response. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Cruizers Posted January 19, 2016 #4 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Bring Passports and other documents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enyliram Posted January 19, 2016 #5 Share Posted January 19, 2016 yes, you definitely need the second letter. i took my 10 year old grandaughter on the independence of the seas 12/19-12/24 and needed it for the sports deck so that she could do the rock climbing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enyliram Posted January 19, 2016 #6 Share Posted January 19, 2016 p.s dont forget to bring childs passport, or if none, bring the birth certificate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blonde375 Posted January 19, 2016 #7 Share Posted January 19, 2016 yes, you definitely need the second letter. i took my 10 year old grandaughter on the independence of the seas 12/19-12/24 and needed it for the sports deck so that she could do the rock climbing. We were on the same sailing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sascol Posted January 19, 2016 #8 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Not something you want the wrong answer about - I'd contact RCCL directly rather than asking here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blonde375 Posted January 19, 2016 #9 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Not something you want the wrong answer about - I'd contact RCCL directly rather than asking here. Actually, just went through the process on 12/19/15 on the Indy. So that is where my answers are coming from per RCCL's instructions to me prior to our sailing. Very easy....birth certificate (child under 18 and sailing to/from US port), driver's license or student ID, and notarized letter (2 copies). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enyliram Posted January 19, 2016 #10 Share Posted January 19, 2016 i have done this twice. the first time was baltic cruise brilliance of the seas june 2014 leaving from non- US port.with my 14 yr old grandson. the second time on the indy leaving from US port with my grandaughter. both times the letters and birth certificates were needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuckcruiselover Posted January 19, 2016 Author #11 Share Posted January 19, 2016 So, I just called RCCL to be sure. As my grandson is 16, the agent said he only needs to bring ID, which in this case will be his passport, and the letter from his parents as the OP stated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enyliram Posted January 19, 2016 #12 Share Posted January 19, 2016 oops! my error. the first trip brilliance to the baltic my grandson did have passport and the letters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
looking4info Posted January 19, 2016 #13 Share Posted January 19, 2016 (edited) I know that I need a letter from my grandson's parents giving me permission to take him out of Canada but does anyone know whether I'll need any special papers for him to leave the ship in Jamaica? We have never had to provide any documents, other than their Sea Pass, when taking the grandkids off or getting back on the ship while in port. Check in yes, activities yes, kids club yes. As mentioned take a couple copies. We now take 3. Once had the check in person keep a copy. Edited January 19, 2016 by looking4info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesr3939 Posted January 19, 2016 #14 Share Posted January 19, 2016 When you go to do your doc's there is a link along the left side that will give the RCCL "straight from the horse's mouth" answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelerThom Posted January 19, 2016 #15 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Not something you want the wrong answer about - I'd contact RCCL directly rather than asking here.The consensus answer here on CruiseCritic (where a wrong answer will be quickly corrected:rolleyes:) is FAR more likely to be correct than a call to RCI. It is not unusual to call 3 times and get 3 different answers. FWIW I am agreeing with the consensus already given in this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruzn Fool Posted January 19, 2016 #16 Share Posted January 19, 2016 The consensus answer here on CruiseCritic (where a wrong answer will be quickly corrected:rolleyes:) is FAR more likely to be correct than a call to RCI. It is not unusual to call 3 times and get 3 different answers. This is so sad, but so true:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griffy116 Posted January 19, 2016 #17 Share Posted January 19, 2016 We've carried my Grandson and a friend of his on several cruises. We always have their passport and a notarized letter from the parents, allowing us to have them on the cruise, make medical decisions, etc. We got the letter here on cruise critic, so I'm sure some still has it/uses it. My Grandson finally reached that age where we don't need the letter. We've been asked more than once over the years for a copy of the letter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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