Passport for three 3 Night Ensenada Cruise

[PCWalton1]

We are looking at a 3 Night Ensenada Cruise in August. We have passports but a friend does not. Is a passport needed especial if she doesn't leave the ship? The cruise starts and ends in L.A.
 

Edited April 13, 2022 by PCWalton1

[Tree_skier]

Not needed for any closed loop cruise.

[John&LaLa]

No, but it's easier departing if you have one

[PCWalton1]

3 minutes ago, John&LaLa said:

No, but it's easier departing if you have one

I agree but she is not planning to do any other traveling outside the US and hates the idea of spending on a passport for just this trip. 

 

Actually I should have also asked will they let her board without a passport?

Edited April 13, 2022 by PCWalton1

[John&LaLa]

Just now, PCWalton1 said:

I agree but she is not planning to do any other traveling outside the US and hates the idea of spending on a passport this trip. 

 

Actually I should have also asked will they let her board without a passport?

 

Definitely, but needs original birth certificate and maybe one of those enhanced drivers licenses.  Maybe. Ours have a gold star on them

[Coralc]

If she has a certified copy of her birth certificate and a driver's license. Oh. That's right. Is the Real ID requirement in effect for flying now? 

Edited April 13, 2022 by Coralc

[Tree_skier]

4 minutes ago, Coralc said:

If she has a certified copy of her birth certificate and a driver's license. Oh. That's right. Is the Real ID requirement in effect for flying now? 

Not yet, That doesn't come into play until May 3 2023

[BirdTravels]

15 minutes ago, PCWalton1 said:

We are looking at a 3 Night Ensenada Cruise in August. We have passports but a friend does not. Is a passport needed especial if she doesn't leave the ship? The cruise starts and ends in L.A.
 

Getting off the ship has is not relevant. You need one of the required forms of IDs to get onboard the ship regardless of whether you intend to disembark in Ensenada or not. Passport is the most efficient for disembarking after your cruise. A certified birth certificate (read the requirements from RCCL very carefully). 

 

https://www.royalcaribbean.com/faq/questions/united-states-citizen-travel-documentation

U.S. Citizens may sail using their:

• Official US Birth Certificate and a supporting Government Issued Photo ID, like a driver’s license or an identity card. Please note that hospital Birth Certificates (baby feet Birth Certificates) are not accepted.

or

• U.S. Passport book that is valid at least 6 months after your cruise. 
  • Lastly, below are details if you need additional information about your passport.
    • Visit the United Sates Department of State travel information website.
    • Visa Central is the passport and visa service provider that we recommend. When you contact Visa Central, reference our account 44988 for reduced service fees. Contact Visa Central:
      • Email: rci@visacentral.com
      • Phone: 800-858-8579

Puerto Rican citizens should review their birth certificates and ensure they are up to date. Puerto Rican birth certificates issued prior to July 1, 2010 are not valid forms of proof of citizenship.  The Government of Puerto Rico has partnered with document provider VitalChek to provide an expedited method for ordering new birth certificates. To apply through this method please visit:  www.vitalchek.com. Vital Check also offers a bilingual call center available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Processing and shipping fees apply. To apply through this method please call: (866) 842-6765.

 

United States Permanent Residents must have a United States Permanent Resident Card and a passport from your home country is strongly recommended. Click here for additional information.

 

 

It is important that the name on your reservation be exactly as it is stated on your passport or other official proof of nationality. If your name has changed since your document was issued (e.g., marriage or divorce), it is required that you update the document with the new name or provide an official supporting document (e.g., a state, county or province issued marriage license, divorce decree or legal name change document) of the name change. All documents must be the original or a notarized copy. Additionally, if you are using an identification (e.g., driver's license) and a citizenship document ( e.g., birth certificate), then BOTH documents must match the name on your reservation. Otherwise, it may result in delay or possible denial of boarding.

 

No refunds will be given to individuals who fail to bring proper documentation.

[PCWalton1]

I think she needs to forget it unless she renews her passport as she is a naturalized US citizen originally from the Philippines. 

[John&LaLa]

1 hour ago, BirdTravels said:

Getting off the ship has is not relevant. You need one of the required forms of IDs to get onboard the ship regardless of whether you intend to disembark in Ensenada or not. Passport is the most efficient for disembarking after your cruise. A certified birth certificate (read the requirements from RCCL very carefully). 

 

https://www.royalcaribbean.com/faq/questions/united-states-citizen-travel-documentation

U.S. Citizens may sail using their:

• Official US Birth Certificate and a supporting Government Issued Photo ID, like a driver’s license or an identity card. Please note that hospital Birth Certificates (baby feet Birth Certificates) are not accepted.

or

• U.S. Passport book that is valid at least 6 months after your cruise. 
  • Lastly, below are details if you need additional information about your passport.
    • Visit the United Sates Department of State travel information website.
    • Visa Central is the passport and visa service provider that we recommend. When you contact Visa Central, reference our account 44988 for reduced service fees. Contact Visa Central:
      • Email: rci@visacentral.com
      • Phone: 800-858-8579

Puerto Rican citizens should review their birth certificates and ensure they are up to date. Puerto Rican birth certificates issued prior to July 1, 2010 are not valid forms of proof of citizenship.  The Government of Puerto Rico has partnered with document provider VitalChek to provide an expedited method for ordering new birth certificates. To apply through this method please visit:  www.vitalchek.com. Vital Check also offers a bilingual call center available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Processing and shipping fees apply. To apply through this method please call: (866) 842-6765.

 

United States Permanent Residents must have a United States Permanent Resident Card and a passport from your home country is strongly recommended. Click here for additional information.

 

 

It is important that the name on your reservation be exactly as it is stated on your passport or other official proof of nationality. If your name has changed since your document was issued (e.g., marriage or divorce), it is required that you update the document with the new name or provide an official supporting document (e.g., a state, county or province issued marriage license, divorce decree or legal name change document) of the name change. All documents must be the original or a notarized copy. Additionally, if you are using an identification (e.g., driver's license) and a citizenship document ( e.g., birth certificate), then BOTH documents must match the name on your reservation. Otherwise, it may result in delay or possible denial of boarding.

 

No refunds will be given to individuals who fail to bring proper documentation.

 

I think it's totally relevant. Much quicker lines for those with passports vs birth certificates. 

 

And don't get stuck behind a large family with no passports😉

 

Or did you mean in Ensanada, sorry

Edited April 13, 2022 by John&LaLa

[Ferry_Watcher]

1 hour ago, PCWalton1 said:

I think she needs to forget it unless she renews her passport as she is a naturalized US citizen originally from the Philippines. 

 

Unless this naturalized US citizen brought the original copy of their naturalization certificate, or a US passport, your naturalized friend/family member would be denied boarding.   :  (

[jeh10641]

Think worst case - she contracts COVID aboard and to be hospitalized in Ensenada. Passport is necessary in that case or similar.

 

Jim

[joeyancho]

4 minutes ago, jeh10641 said:

Think worst case - she contracts COVID aboard and to be hospitalized in Ensenada. Passport is necessary in that case or similar.

 

Jim

No its not, but it helps.   The consulate will issue emergency papers. 

[Tree_skier]

deleted. Misunderstood 

Edited April 14, 2022 by Tree_skier

[BirdTravels]

4 hours ago, John&LaLa said:

Or did you mean in Ensanada, sorry

I meant Ensenada. I was responding to the OP's comment that the other party did not intend to get off the ship in Ensenada, therefore was there a need for a passport/BC to cruise. 

[BirdTravels]

4 hours ago, jeh10641 said:

Think worst case - she contracts COVID aboard and to be hospitalized in Ensenada. Passport is necessary in that case or similar.

No it isn't. 

 

Even in the case of the NCL ship was damaged a few weeks ago in the Dominican Republic. The ship was on a closed loop Miami, but ended up disembarking everyone in the Dominican Republic when the ship ran aground. The US allowed passengers with only birth certificates to fly home. Yes, it required more paperwork than those that had passports, but everyone got home. 

[Lane Hog]

Use of a birth certificate with driver's license only really works for a birthright US citizen. If your naturalized, you really need to have something proving your citizenship.

 

Throw a party and take donations to help pay for one if necessary.

 

 

Edited April 14, 2022 by Lane Hog

[SRF]

12 hours ago, Coralc said:

If she has a certified copy of her birth certificate and a driver's license. Oh. That's right. Is the Real ID requirement in effect for flying now? 

 

REAL ID is NOT the same as Enhanced Drivers License.

 

REAL ID allows you to fly DOMESTICALLY and enter Federal Buildings.

 

Enhanced DL allows you to cross the border to Canada or Mexico Bermuda and Caribbean Islands.

 

 Currently, only 5 states offer EDLs: Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Vermont, and Washington.  So, unless they are flying to CA from one of those states for a 3 night cruise, they will not have an EDL to allow them to board the cruise.

[SRF]

10 hours ago, joeyancho said:

No its not, but it helps.   The consulate will issue emergency papers. 

 

There is not a Consulate in Ensenada.   So they would have to travel with Mexico to get to a Consulate or the Embassy to apply for the papers.