laurenfl15 Posted July 8, 2022 #1 Share Posted July 8, 2022 (edited) I was on board. It’s pretty much confirmed via both the staff and people who saw it happen to me.. here’s the basics. A nine-year-old boy got on the boat with grandma. Father who was not on board became upset (we think grandma didn’t have permission? That part is just speculation) and they turned around. I figure they feel a lawsuit would be more expensive than the extra cost… dad ended up coming on board when we went back with his girlfriend. Everyone saw them come on. Edited July 8, 2022 by laurenfl15 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdr69 Posted July 8, 2022 #2 Share Posted July 8, 2022 Interesting, wonder why the Father missed the sailing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 1025cruise Posted July 8, 2022 #3 Share Posted July 8, 2022 4 hours ago, laurenfl15 said: I was on board. It’s pretty much confirmed via both the staff and people who saw it happen to me.. here’s the basics. A nine-year-old boy got on the boat with grandma. Father who was not on board became upset (we think grandma didn’t have permission? That part is just speculation) and they turned around. I figure they feel a lawsuit would be more expensive than the extra cost… dad ended up coming on board when we went back with his girlfriend. Everyone saw them come on. And when everyone says they don't need those notarized notes from parents to take kids on a cruise, this is why they do. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lane Hog Posted July 9, 2022 #4 Share Posted July 9, 2022 2 hours ago, 1025cruise said: And when everyone says they don't need those notarized notes from parents to take kids on a cruise, this is why they do. Not sure it would have made a difference. Permission can easily be revoked after the fact..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare lazydayz Posted July 10, 2022 #5 Share Posted July 10, 2022 22 hours ago, Lane Hog said: Not sure it would have made a difference. Permission can easily be revoked after the fact..... i doubt they would turn the ship around if the grandmother had a notarized letter. Sounds to me like Carnival felt they had to do that. Interesting they let the dad board, though. Guess they really do need all the revenue they can get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lane Hog Posted July 11, 2022 #6 Share Posted July 11, 2022 When push comes to shove, a notarized letter won't trump a parent's rights. Make up a name, and for $20 on Amazon you can buy a notary stamp for whatever state you want... Nobody at a cruise line is ever going to know if a stamp is legitimate or not. It's the illusion of authenticity, and that's all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2wheelin Posted July 11, 2022 #7 Share Posted July 11, 2022 Sounds like dad and girl friend were late to port and missed the ship. Novel way to get the ship to return to port and pick them up. Obviously they were on the manifest or would not have been allowed to board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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