kona_wahine Posted July 19 #1 Share Posted July 19 We are cruising Sunday and one of our cruisers just lost his wallet. He doesn’t have a drivers license, just state issued ID. If her gets a temporary one, which does have his picture, will that suffice? Anyone have experience with this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare graphicguy Posted July 19 #2 Share Posted July 19 23 minutes ago, kona_wahine said: We are cruising Sunday and one of our cruisers just lost his wallet. He doesn’t have a drivers license, just state issued ID. If her gets a temporary one, which does have his picture, will that suffice? Anyone have experience with this? Where are you sailing to? Personally, I always take my passport with me, as that covers every eventuality. In some instances, a birth certificate and a picture ID will work, also. So, just to understand, the lost wallet had a state ID, but that's lost? To me, any temporary ID would be a roll of the dice. Check with NCL. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kona_wahine Posted July 19 Author #3 Share Posted July 19 He doesn’t have a passport. We are going to Alaska, he is calling customer service. Everything I’m reading as long as it has a picture it’s ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zqvol Posted July 19 #4 Share Posted July 19 42 minutes ago, graphicguy said: Where are you sailing to? Personally, I always take my passport with me, as that covers every eventuality. In some instances, a birth certificate and a picture ID will work, also. So, just to understand, the lost wallet had a state ID, but that's lost? To me, any temporary ID would be a roll of the dice. Check with NCL. Nice non answer 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare graphicguy Posted July 19 #5 Share Posted July 19 58 minutes ago, kona_wahine said: He doesn’t have a passport. We are going to Alaska, he is calling customer service. Everything I’m reading as long as it has a picture it’s ok. https://www.ncl.com/freestyle-cruise/cruise-travel-documents Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare All-ready2cruise Posted July 19 #6 Share Posted July 19 Simple question, though the website is best, but, are you stopping in Canada? If yes, you'll need a passport. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare graphicguy Posted July 19 #7 Share Posted July 19 12 minutes ago, All-ready2cruise said: Simple question, though the website is best, but, are you stopping in Canada? If yes, you'll need a passport. That's what I was wondering, too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swells1 Posted July 19 #8 Share Posted July 19 I have sailed closed-loop itineraries with a state-issued ID. Including one Canada/New England. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zqvol Posted July 19 #9 Share Posted July 19 24 minutes ago, All-ready2cruise said: Simple question, though the website is best, but, are you stopping in Canada? If yes, you'll need a passport. Incorrect answer. If it is a closed loop cruise it is not necessary. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kona_wahine Posted July 20 Author #10 Share Posted July 20 Thanks all. No passport needed on Alaska cruises. Took my GD 2 years ago with just a BC and it was a nonissue. All set for Sunday! ☺️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted July 20 #11 Share Posted July 20 (edited) 11 hours ago, All-ready2cruise said: Simple question, though the website is best, but, are you stopping in Canada? If yes, you'll need a passport. Incorrect. If you are on a shore excursion that crosses a border (e.g., Skagway), you will need a passport. If you are just getting off in Victoria, you're fine without one. Edited July 20 by BirdTravels 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted July 20 #12 Share Posted July 20 14 hours ago, kona_wahine said: We are cruising Sunday and one of our cruisers just lost his wallet. He doesn’t have a drivers license, just state issued ID. If her gets a temporary one, which does have his picture, will that suffice? Anyone have experience with this? Sounds o.k. I have no idea what a "temporary" state ID is. If they print out a card with his picture on it, sounds kinda permanent to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare debenson0723 Posted July 20 #13 Share Posted July 20 21 minutes ago, BirdTravels said: Sounds o.k. I have no idea what a "temporary" state ID is. If they print out a card with his picture on it, sounds kinda permanent to me. A temporary state ID is usually just a piece of paper with a grainy photo on it that you can use until your actual card is received. Arizona used to print out an actual card while you waited but now give you the paper one and mail the permanent one to your home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ontheweb Posted July 20 #14 Share Posted July 20 The proper person to give you an answer is @Ferry_Watcher. She actually works check in at Seattle (though not for NCL, but all the other lines). She should know what check in people are taught to look for, and if temporary id is enough what at a minimum it would have to contain. (I would not be surprised if she said you will be sent to a supervisor.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare graphicguy Posted July 20 #15 Share Posted July 20 (edited) 7 hours ago, BirdTravels said: Sounds o.k. I have no idea what a "temporary" state ID is. If they print out a card with his picture on it, sounds kinda permanent to me. 7 hours ago, debenson0723 said: A temporary state ID is usually just a piece of paper with a grainy photo on it that you can use until your actual card is received. Arizona used to print out an actual card while you waited but now give you the paper one and mail the permanent one to your home. What am I missing? Looking at the link, it sounds like a "temporary" ID (piece of paper) might not work. Personally, would not risk it, especially given the BMV will print out a non-driver's license ID (at least they do in my state). But, if they're sailing tomorrow, guess they'll find out soon enough if they can sail. U.S. Citizens For Cruises Leaving From a U.S. Port to the Caribbean, Bahamas & Florida, Bermuda, Alaska, Mexican Riviera, Canada & New England, Pacific Coastal On cruises that begin and end in the same US port and do not sail through the Panama Canal or to any South American ports, you are required to carry one of the below documents: A Valid Passport OR Proof of Citizenship (see below) AND Government-issued photo ID (Baptismal paper, hospital certificates of birth, and Puerto Rico birth certificates issued prior to 7/1/10 are not acceptable.) State certified U.S. birth certificate Original certificate of U.S. naturalization Original certificate of U.S. citizenship U.S. Consular report of your birth abroad Enhanced Driver’s License (enhanced driver’s licenses are only issued in Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Vermont and Washington) A valid passport card Photocopies or pictures of documents will not be accepted. *A U.S. citizen under the age of 16 does not require a government-issued photo ID. A valid passport is required on all sailings that begin in one US port and end in another US port. Norwegian Cruise Line strongly recommends all guests to obtain a passport for their cruise vacation for the following reasons: If you miss the ship at its scheduled U.S. departure port and need to travel outside the U.S. to meet the ship, a passport would be required to travel internationally by air. If you unexpectedly need to depart the ship from a foreign port prior to the end of sailing, a passport would be required to travel internationally by air. International ports of call can change their travel requirements at their own discretion and may unexpectedly require all guests to have a valid passport to go ashore. If you need to obtain a passport quickly, please contact VisaCentral at 844-834-5702 and reference account 75006 for discounted VisaCentral service fees. VisaCentral can obtain a passport in as little as 48 hours. Edited July 20 by graphicguy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valleyvillage Posted July 21 #16 Share Posted July 21 I hope they all boarded! 😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruiseny4life Posted July 22 #17 Share Posted July 22 Hey @kona_wahine, what happened? Are y'all sailing? Or, do you have a non-cruise vacation going on? I'm hoping for the cruise! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kona_wahine Posted July 28 Author #18 Share Posted July 28 We returned today. Temporary government ID WITH a picture on it is OK! We had a wonderful trip to Alaska. 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruiseny4life Posted July 29 #19 Share Posted July 29 Thank you for reporting back! Glad the trip was wonderful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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