Being carded on the ship

[KCruizer]

Another thread made me wonder what they meant by "carding". My son will be 18 on our next cruise. Will he need to carry his drivers license around with him or do they just check his s&s card if he should get carded anywhere? Where might he be carded other than the dance club?

[Rosefloater]

At the Casino.

[sparks1093]

Our son was carded in the casino on NCL.

[lizzyplague]

They "carded" me at the bar but just scanned my s and s card to confirm I'm old enough to drink. Didn't need a drivers license.

[AussieOmni]

Doesn't the S&S card confirm your DOB when scanned?

 

 

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[Gamecock_Cruiser]

My first cruise, I was 18. I played off and on in the casino for 5 days. They didn't card me until I cashed out my players bank the last night. I had to go to the cabin to get my ID.

[Homosassa]

My daughter, 29 at the time, and her cousin, 22 at the time, were frequently asked for their driver's licenses to gain entrance to adult venues in the evening.

 

The S&S card was not enough.

 

My husband and I were also asked to provide our driver's licenses to cash traveler's checks at Guest Services.

 

We stood our ground on that one. We demanded to speak to the supervisor who cashed the checks for us.

 

We also at that time, complained about the driver license checks for our daughter and niece.

 

No explanation was given for the requirement of additional ID proof of identity and age.

[stargate fan]

Another thread made me wonder what they meant by "carding". My son will be 18 on our next cruise. Will he need to carry his drivers license around with him or do they just check his s&s card if he should get carded anywhere? Where might he be carded other than the dance club?

 

I've seen young people be carded at the nightclub.

[Havingfun2010]

Another thread made me wonder what they meant by "carding". My son will be 18 on our next cruise. Will he need to carry his drivers license around with him or do they just check his s&s card if he should get carded anywhere? Where might he be carded other than the dance club?

 

Of course he will need to carry his ID. Once he is an adult, and on a borderline age his DL will be well used for ID purposes and proving his age. The ship has Casino's, adult only dances clubs, and adult comedy. Since he already needs to carry his card with him, the DL just goes with it. As a general rule of thumb, any adult going any place should always have an ID, including ships! I never leave home without it.

[firemanbobswife]

Of course he will need to carry his ID. Once he is an adult, and on a borderline age his DL will be well used for ID purposes and proving his age. The ship has Casino's, adult only dances clubs, and adult comedy. Since he already needs to carry his card with him, the DL just goes with it. As a general rule of thumb, any adult going any place should always have an ID, including ships! I never leave home without it.

 

 

I never carry my ID with me on the ship. All I need is my S&S card. If they need any info on me, they can just look me up. S&S card goes on a lanyard around my neck. I'm not about to punch a hole in my DL which may invalidate it. Everything else stays in the safe. Now when getting off the ship, that's a different story.

[mz-s]

My daughter, 29 at the time, and her cousin, 22 at the time, were frequently asked for their driver's licenses to gain entrance to adult venues in the evening.

 

The S&S card was not enough.

 

My husband and I were also asked to provide our driver's licenses to cash traveler's checks at Guest Services.

 

We stood our ground on that one. We demanded to speak to the supervisor who cashed the checks for us.

 

We also at that time, complained about the driver license checks for our daughter and niece.

 

No explanation was given for the requirement of additional ID proof of identity and age.

 

Why is it wrong to be asked for ID to cash a check? Why are you owed an explanation when asked for an ID to cash a check? It seems like it's pretty standard - being on a ship with a sign and sail card doesn't invalidate the need for an ID.

[JandPB]

My daughter, 29 at the time, and her cousin, 22 at the time, were frequently asked for their driver's licenses to gain entrance to adult venues in the evening.

 

The S&S card was not enough.

 

My husband and I were also asked to provide our driver's licenses to cash traveler's checks at Guest Services.

 

We stood our ground on that one. We demanded to speak to the supervisor who cashed the checks for us.

 

We also at that time, complained about the driver license checks for our daughter and niece.

 

No explanation was given for the requirement of additional ID proof of identity and age.

I second that I hope they ask for ID when cashing a check or traveler's check. Unfortunately there are enough people in this world that are opportunistic and less than trustworthy.

 

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[firemanbobswife]

Why is it wrong to be asked for ID to cash a check? Why are you owed an explanation when asked for an ID to cash a check? It seems like it's pretty standard - being on a ship with a sign and sail card doesn't invalidate the need for an ID.

 

 

I would agree with asking for ID for the Travelers checks. Don't they need to match the signatures? I really can't remember as it's been a super long time since I used them.

 

As far as the club, maybe it would be too much of a hassle to have to scan everyone's cards so they ask for ID. Other than those instances, my ID would (and does) remain in the safe.

[sparks1093]

I never carry my ID with me on the ship. All I need is my S&S card. If they need any info on me, they can just look me up. S&S card goes on a lanyard around my neck. I'm not about to punch a hole in my DL which may invalidate it. Everything else stays in the safe. Now when getting off the ship, that's a different story.

 

I also only carry my S&S while onboard, except I just put it in my pocket.

[firemanbobswife]

I also only carry my S&S while onboard, except I just put it in my pocket.

 

 

Most times I don't have pockets so there aren't a lot of alternatives [emoji15]. Not about to have to keep track of a purse, either [emoji484]

[sparks1093]

Most times I don't have pockets so there aren't a lot of alternatives [emoji15]. Not about to have to keep track of a purse, either [emoji484]

 

Yes, ladies wardrobes can be limiting. The only thing that I wear that doesn't have pockets is my underwear and I'm not about to walk around the ship in that:eek::D.

[firemanbobswife]

Yes, ladies wardrobes can be limiting. The only thing that I wear that doesn't have pockets is my underwear and I'm not about to walk around the ship in that:eek::D.

 

 

You mean that's not a pocket in the front of the underwear?! [emoji23]

[sparks1093]

you mean that's not a pocket in the front of the underwear?! [emoji23]

 

rofl!!!

[nealstuber]

My daughter, 29 at the time, and her cousin, 22 at the time, were frequently asked for their driver's licenses to gain entrance to adult venues in the evening.

 

 

 

The S&S card was not enough.

 

 

 

My husband and I were also asked to provide our driver's licenses to cash traveler's checks at Guest Services.

 

 

 

We stood our ground on that one. We demanded to speak to the supervisor who cashed the checks for us.

 

 

 

We also at that time, complained about the driver license checks for our daughter and niece.

 

 

 

No explanation was given for the requirement of additional ID proof of identity and age.

 

 

I find it ironic that someone still using traveler's checks would expect this level of digital sophistication on a cruise ship.

 

 

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[coevan]

people still use travelers checks?

[mz-s]

people still use travelers checks?

 

Apparently so, and they demand to speak with a supervisor when asked for ID when they want to cash one...makes no sense to me at all.

[Homosassa]

Why is it wrong to be asked for ID to cash a check? Why are you owed an explanation when asked for an ID to cash a check? It seems like it's pretty standard - being on a ship with a sign and sail card doesn't invalidate the need for an ID.

 

Seriously?? Our S&S card has our pictures plus all the other personal information linked to the card. Swiping the card (and yes, they could swipe the card to pull up our photos and did so to cash the checks) should be all the proof of ID they need on board ship.

 

And here it comes, the voice of experience that so many resent. In all our cruises since 1976 on many different lines, we have never been asked for any ID besides the card (even in the days when it was just a paper card with no computer linkage) when cashing a check on board. And in the old days, it wasn't necessarily a traveler's check, personal checks were taken.

[firemanbobswife]

Seriously?? Our S&S card has our pictures plus all the other personal information linked to the card. Swiping the card (and yes, they could swipe the card to pull up our photos and did so to cash the checks) should be all the proof of ID they need on board ship.

 

 

 

And here it comes, the voice of experience that so many resent. In all our cruises since 1976 on many different lines, we have never been asked for any ID besides the card (even in the days when it was just a paper card with no computer linkage) when cashing a check on board. And in the old days, it wasn't necessarily a traveler's check, personal checks were taken.

 

 

Don't they need to match the signatures, though? There's not one on file on your S&S card.

[mz-s]

Seriously?? Our S&S card has our pictures plus all the other personal information linked to the card. Swiping the card (and yes, they could swipe the card to pull up our photos and did so to cash the checks) should be all the proof of ID they need on board ship.

 

And here it comes, the voice of experience that so many resent. In all our cruises since 1976 on many different lines, we have never been asked for any ID besides the card (even in the days when it was just a paper card with no computer linkage) when cashing a check on board. And in the old days, it wasn't necessarily a traveler's check, personal checks were taken.

 

A S&S card is not an ID card, just like your social security card is not an ID card. Does the guard in Nassau not expect a government ID when you walk through the gate at the cruise port? Your S&S card is not an ID, it starts and stops as a room key and payment method for onboard expenses.

 

What may or may not have been acceptable in the 70's and 80's doesn't apply today when identity theft is so rampant. You should have been happy they asked for an ID. I'm sure if someone had stolen your traveler's check and taken it up to guest services to get cashed, you would have complained that they didn't ask for ID before cashing it!

[Homosassa]

And for all of you making snide comments about traveler's checks, my comments didn't concern the means of obtaining cash.

 

It was based upon an expectation of a level of service on board ship.

 

However, as we figured out, service will depend on the service provider's knowledge of its clientele. And obviously, Carnival knew its clientele well enough to require a back up for its S&S card for age and ID.

 

So, from those are you who might what to learn from someone's else's experiences, the take away is that yes, additional ID may be required at times on board a Carnival ship.

 

For the rest of you, I hope someday you can experience the customer service on other cruise lines (and no, I don't mean RCCL or NCL).