Inkah Posted January 28, 2023 #1 Share Posted January 28, 2023 (edited) My daughters friend is going with us on a cruise leaving tomorrow in New Orleans— she can’t find her drivers license. She does have a phone of her license on her phone— will they accept that and let her board? She has her birth certificate and social security card. Anyone have any experience? Edited January 28, 2023 by Inkah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PrincessArlena'sDad Posted January 29, 2023 #2 Share Posted January 29, 2023 How old is she? Get a really good print out of the image on the phone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inkah Posted January 29, 2023 Author #3 Share Posted January 29, 2023 She is 20– old enough to know better when I’ve drilled it for weeks to make sure to bring everything ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazingm42 Posted January 29, 2023 #4 Share Posted January 29, 2023 Under the documentation section on the carnival site. In addition to the birth certificate Photo Identification A non-expired government-issued photo I.D. is required of all guests 16 years of age and older. The following are acceptable: Driver's License (a temporary Driver's License with photo is acceptable) Driver's Permit School/Student I.D. (acceptable for guests 16/17/18 years of age) Government-issued identification card including a U.S. Military I.D. with photo (city/state/federal) Government-issued Trusted Traveler Program Membership Card (NEXUS/SENTRI/FAST) - for photo identification use only 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mz-s Posted January 29, 2023 #5 Share Posted January 29, 2023 (edited) doubt it, a photo of your ID isn't valid to buy a lighter at Walmart so I don't see how it would be good enough to get you on a ship that visits a foreign country. Edited January 29, 2023 by mz-s 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canes20 Posted January 29, 2023 #6 Share Posted January 29, 2023 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare starstruck05 Posted January 29, 2023 #7 Share Posted January 29, 2023 If she's a local and using the LA Wallet app, they MAY allow her to board since it's an accepted form of ID in Louisiana but make sure she is prepared to not sail if they don't accept it. Best to carry on the luggage just in case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inkah Posted January 29, 2023 Author #8 Share Posted January 29, 2023 Whew— her boyfriend found her ID and is bringing it to us in New Orleans tonight — thank you all for the replies 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ontheweb Posted January 29, 2023 #9 Share Posted January 29, 2023 Hope that @Ferry_Watcher who posts on these boards and examines IDs at the port of Seattle sees this thread and can give you a real answer as opposed to someone's opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canes20 Posted January 29, 2023 #10 Share Posted January 29, 2023 2 minutes ago, Inkah said: Whew— her boyfriend found her ID and is bringing it to us in New Orleans tonight — thank you all for the replies 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nwcruiselover Posted January 29, 2023 #11 Share Posted January 29, 2023 1 hour ago, Inkah said: Whew— her boyfriend found her ID and is bringing it to us in New Orleans tonight — thank you all for the replies Good thing he found it and is getting it to her tonight. She would almost certainly NOT have been able to board the ship tomorrow without it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazingm42 Posted January 29, 2023 #12 Share Posted January 29, 2023 4 hours ago, ontheweb said: Hope that @Ferry_Watcher who posts on these boards and examines IDs at the port of Seattle sees this thread and can give you a real answer as opposed to someone's opinion. Thank goodness, I was nervous for all of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sparks1093 Posted January 29, 2023 #13 Share Posted January 29, 2023 The rules say that one needs a photo ID coupled with a birth certificate in order to board a closed loop cruise, and this is the expectation. What people fail to take into consideration is that exceptions are made to rules all of the time and sometimes exceptions are made for people who for whatever reason don't have exactly what's required, such as in the OP. One needs to remember what the documents are being provided for- to prove identity and citizenship. A photo of a license in this regard has the information necessary for CBP to verify the passenger's identity through the government databases that are checked while the cruise is ongoing. The bottom line is that what the OP's friend had might just work to board a closed loop cruise (I am glad that the license has been found in this case). I know that if I were in the same position I would go to the port with what I had and hope for the best. It might not work, boarding might be denied, but it also might work. Of course if I still had to pay a lot of money to get to the port then I would have to weigh that consideration, but if transportation had already been paid for (which is normally the case for us) there would be nothing to lose. Best case we go on the cruise, worse case we have a vacation in the departure port. OP, that first drink of the day will taste extra sweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare lazydayz Posted January 29, 2023 #14 Share Posted January 29, 2023 Our granddaughter, then about 18, was once able to board with a photo of her driver’s license on her phone. This was at PC, and it was a huge hassle. So glad her boyfriend is bringing it to her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2wheelin Posted January 29, 2023 #15 Share Posted January 29, 2023 13 hours ago, Inkah said: Whew— her boyfriend found her ID and is bringing it to us in New Orleans tonight — thank you all for the replies 12 hours ago, nwcruiselover said: Good thing he found it and is getting it to her tonight. She would almost certainly NOT have been able to board the ship tomorrow without it. Could answer this question quite simply by just producing the paperwork she originally had with her and see what happens. If told that won’t work, she has the ID in hand. Just don’t present it as a “trick” to see what would happen. It is a legitimate question since it was a real scenario. Only takes a minute to be denied or accepted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ontheweb Posted January 29, 2023 #16 Share Posted January 29, 2023 2 hours ago, 2wheelin said: Could answer this question quite simply by just producing the paperwork she originally had with her and see what happens. If told that won’t work, she has the ID in hand. Just don’t present it as a “trick” to see what would happen. It is a legitimate question since it was a real scenario. Only takes a minute to be denied or accepted. Really? The people checking ids are just doing their job. They do not need passengers playing games with them to find out what might work. And there are other passengers being held up in line by a stunt like this. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mz-s Posted January 29, 2023 #17 Share Posted January 29, 2023 Agreed, they have to process thousands of guests in just a few hours. It's not the time for experiments to see what you can get away with. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sparks1093 Posted January 29, 2023 #18 Share Posted January 29, 2023 2 hours ago, 2wheelin said: Could answer this question quite simply by just producing the paperwork she originally had with her and see what happens. If told that won’t work, she has the ID in hand. Just don’t present it as a “trick” to see what would happen. It is a legitimate question since it was a real scenario. Only takes a minute to be denied or accepted. Actually the check in folks would need to get a supervisor involved in order to get a definitive answer and quite possibly the Ship's Documentation Officer as well. Not something that I would do. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klfrodo Posted January 29, 2023 #19 Share Posted January 29, 2023 17 hours ago, Inkah said: She is 20– old enough to know better when I’ve drilled it for weeks to make sure to bring everything ! What would Red Foreman say? 🤪 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2wheelin Posted January 29, 2023 #20 Share Posted January 29, 2023 44 minutes ago, ontheweb said: Really? The people checking ids are just doing their job. They do not need passengers playing games with them to find out what might work. And there are other passengers being held up in line by a stunt like this. That is specifically why I said not to present as a trick (playing games). Just seeking information. Takes about 30 seconds. 43 minutes ago, mz-s said: Agreed, they have to process thousands of guests in just a few hours. It's not the time for experiments to see what you can get away with. Who mentioned getting away with anything. Quite the opposite. 19 minutes ago, sparks1093 said: Actually the check in folks would need to get a supervisor involved in order to get a definitive answer and quite possibly the Ship's Documentation Officer as well. Not something that I would do. A simple “yes this will work” or “I’ll have to check with a supervisor” would answer my question posed. About 30 seconds. True, you don’t know what someone down the line might answer but you know if it is immediately accepted or not. That was my point when I said it was quick. Judging from the number of times a similar question has been posed on here, the quick answer could help some people if it was a yes. Even if the answer was that someone higher up needed to get involved, the answer was not a flat NO. Still not a reason to not make every possible effort to have your ducks in a row but just might save someone a few minutes of stress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ontheweb Posted January 29, 2023 #21 Share Posted January 29, 2023 54 minutes ago, 2wheelin said: That is specifically why I said not to present as a trick (playing games). Just seeking information. Takes about 30 seconds. Who mentioned getting away with anything. Quite the opposite. A simple “yes this will work” or “I’ll have to check with a supervisor” would answer my question posed. About 30 seconds. True, you don’t know what someone down the line might answer but you know if it is immediately accepted or not. That was my point when I said it was quick. Judging from the number of times a similar question has been posed on here, the quick answer could help some people if it was a yes. Even if the answer was that someone higher up needed to get involved, the answer was not a flat NO. Still not a reason to not make every possible effort to have your ducks in a row but just might save someone a few minutes of stress. There is no reason to not show the proper id when you have it. Oh, someone asked in a newsgroup and I just wanted to know to help others just does not cut it as a reason. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ontheweb Posted January 29, 2023 #22 Share Posted January 29, 2023 1 hour ago, mz-s said: Agreed, they have to process thousands of guests in just a few hours. It's not the time for experiments to see what you can get away with. Right if someone feels entitled to do a stunt like this, why not everyone? Thirty seconds times thousands of passengers now adds up to hours. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sparks1093 Posted January 29, 2023 #23 Share Posted January 29, 2023 (edited) @2wheelin All you are likely to get is a "maybe" because it's not something that can be universally applied. The answer is too fact dependent to allow an answer for everyone. Edited January 29, 2023 by sparks1093 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine5715 Posted January 29, 2023 #24 Share Posted January 29, 2023 Considering that Las Vegas Strip bars will not accept the app versions of state driver licenses as ID for a drink, I highly doubt it would pass when Federal ID standards must be met. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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