Mncadguy Posted March 16, 2006 #1 Share Posted March 16, 2006 If I may ask a question? We are going on our first cruise this coming up sunday on the Star. While I understand I need the Birth Cert to go through customs. Is it nesessary to carry it while on shore excusions that are taken through Princess. We are taking one on our own in Cozumel. And I was thinking of carrying it then. What are your thoughts. Thanks in advance. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheffie Posted March 16, 2006 #2 Share Posted March 16, 2006 You do not need your birth certificates for any excursions or to get back onto the ship. We have passports and leave them on the ship. Have a fabulous cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherylandtk Posted March 16, 2006 #3 Share Posted March 16, 2006 But just so you know, you usually will need government ID, your Driver's License, in order to get back on the ship in Mexican ports. So do plan on taking that off the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irishjayne Posted March 16, 2006 #4 Share Posted March 16, 2006 Leave originals of whatever you take with you in the ship safe. Take your Patter. It has phone numbers on it if you need help. I make and take copies of the following off the ship with me: Passport or Birth Certificate/Driver's License (picture ID) Medical Insurance Card We did not need Driver's License when we were in Mexico Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseGrL06 Posted March 16, 2006 #5 Share Posted March 16, 2006 I am going on the caribbean princess this saturday... do I need my birth certificate?? Or is my passport enough? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cactusrose Posted March 16, 2006 #6 Share Posted March 16, 2006 If you have a passport that's all you need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irishjayne Posted March 16, 2006 #7 Share Posted March 16, 2006 Passport is the only ID you need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mississauga Posted March 16, 2006 #8 Share Posted March 16, 2006 But just so you know, you usually will need government ID, your Driver's License, in order to get back on the ship in Mexican ports. So do plan on taking that off the ship. Never heard of that. Usually we just need our room card to get on and off the ship. Have cruise to the Mexican Riviera several times already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irishjayne Posted March 16, 2006 #9 Share Posted March 16, 2006 I just take the copies with me for piece of mind and just in case something were to happen. I read it here on the threads over a year ago when someone lost their sail card. It was a feasco to get back on board. You really only need your sail card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherylandtk Posted March 16, 2006 #10 Share Posted March 16, 2006 Good to know that you have not needed the ID; both the Port Authority in Acapulco and the Carnival Capers say you need photo ID to enter the port area, and that just the S&S card is not enough. http://community.webshots.com/photo/547045459/2154643890084899442CuWpwM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdonnieb Posted March 16, 2006 #11 Share Posted March 16, 2006 All you need is your Princess key room card to return to the ship. They photograph you when you first come on board and every time you leave and return to the ship, they scan the card and it shows them your picture for comparison. Just try to use someone elses key card! That would not be much fun. Leave your valuables in the ship. Take only what you need for shopping purchases as well as a photo id in case you need it for that, but it won't be necessary to get back on the ship. Donnie PS. Have fun! You are going to love cruising!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerry&LuAnn Posted March 16, 2006 #12 Share Posted March 16, 2006 I am going on the caribbean princess this saturday We were on the Caribbean Princess last week (March 4-11) and had the best time of our lives. We're ready to go back again! Bon voyage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjkTX Posted March 16, 2006 #13 Share Posted March 16, 2006 We were on the Grand to the Caribbean 3 weeks ago - we used our Passports to check into the ship, then never used anything but the ship card for anything else including going into the ports (incl Cozumel). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mncadguy Posted March 16, 2006 Author #14 Share Posted March 16, 2006 Thank you ALL for the info. I love this site!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruiseteach Posted March 16, 2006 #15 Share Posted March 16, 2006 Just returned from the Coral. You need your ship card in all ports and a photo ID in some ports. Princess recommends you carry a photo ID in all ports. I wore a little wallet around my neck that held my cruise card and photo ID in the front and had a zipper pocket for cash, Traveler's checks, etc. We wore them all the time, even onboard. Easy way to carry your ship card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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