YoungCruiser0308 Posted July 11, 2008 #1 Share Posted July 11, 2008 When going into port what is the best ID to take with you? I would rather leave my passport in the cabin safe, but at the same time that passport would save me if I had any trouble... Opinions and Suggestions... Thanks CCer's Kris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old sole Posted July 11, 2008 #2 Share Posted July 11, 2008 When returning to the ship from port, I have been asked to show my sail & sign card 100% of the time, and a photo ID only a few times. Those were at a few Southern Caribbean ports, and I think Nassau. You don't need to take your passport with you, although it would be a comfort to have it I'm sure if you happen to get left behind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribsun Posted July 11, 2008 #3 Share Posted July 11, 2008 I bring my driver's ID, ship ID and a photocopy of my passport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cotton Posted July 11, 2008 #4 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Whenever I'm on foreign soil, my passport is with me. A copy would do no good if a problem should arise. When leaving Cozumel and several other islands, I've had to show my photo ID as well as my S&S card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zqvol Posted July 11, 2008 #5 Share Posted July 11, 2008 When going into port what is the best ID to take with you?I would rather leave my passport in the cabin safe, but at the same time that passport would save me if I had any trouble... Opinions and Suggestions... Thanks CCer's Kris You have opened a can of worms. You have a group that says never leave the ship without your passport. You have another that says leave it on the ship. I am not getting into that discussion. IMO the answer is different in Europe than it is in the Caribbean. What you MUST have when you leave the ship are two things: 1. Your S&S card. 2. If you are over 16 a photo ID. (Which photo ID to take is your choice.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G'ma Posted July 11, 2008 #6 Share Posted July 11, 2008 When going into port what is the best ID to take with you?I would rather leave my passport in the cabin safe, but at the same time that passport would save me if I had any trouble... Opinions and Suggestions... Thanks CCer's Kris A Passport is issued to identify you positively. Purchasing one and leaving it in a safe doesn't do a thing for you if something happens ashore. If you are in an accident, or miss the ship, or arrested (:eek: ) or any number of things, the passport won't do you a bit of good sitting in the safe. You'll get all kinds of information and opinions here...but, keep in mind, copies of your passport are worthless ashore if there is a problem. A copy won't do you if you need to leave the cruise for any reason and fly home on your own... While it's true that on some islands, a government ID and photo ID is perfectly acceptable, a passport is always your best choice....else, why bother to get one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zqvol Posted July 11, 2008 #7 Share Posted July 11, 2008 ...else' date=' why bother to get one.[/quote'] There is no reason to get one to cruise on a closed loop cruise. It is not required on any island or by the CBP in the US. There is no need for a passport on any of the Caribbean islands and you are more likely to lose or damage it than you are to need it for any thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungCruiser0308 Posted July 11, 2008 Author #8 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Thanks for all the opinions....I thought it would be 50/50 on what to do with the passport....but I appreciate your help...I did forget that I have to take my S&S card too! Thanks again, Kris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wennfred Posted July 11, 2008 #9 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Drivers License, keep your Passport in your safe or luggage. Fred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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