What happens if you forget your birth certificate for Carnival Cruise?
What happens if you forget your birth certificate for Carnival Cruise? Guests should check with their travel agent and/or government authority to determine the travel documents necessary for each port of call. Any guest without proper documents will not be allowed to board the vessel and no refund of the cruise fare will be issued.
Can I go on a cruise with just a passport?
Do I need a passport? We recommend that everyone taking a cruise from the United States have a passport book. Though some “closed-loop” cruises may not require a U.S. passport, we recommend bringing yours in case of an emergency, such as an unexpected medical air evacuation or the ship docking at an alternate port.
What can I use instead of a birth certificate for a cruise?
- U.S. Passport.
- Passport Card.
- State Enhanced Driver's License.
- Certificate of U.S. Naturalization.
- Native American Indian Card.
- US-born citizens may also use a birth certificate (issued by a government agency and accompanied by government-issued photo I.D.)
Can you get a cruise refund if you forget passport?
The documentation is required at embarkation and throughout the cruise and is the responsibility of the guest. Our policy states that any guest traveling without proper documentation will be denied boarding the ship and will be under full penalty, and therefore, will not be offered a refund or a replacement cruise.
Can I use my school ID for cruise?
A school ID, is a government issued ID. (unless a private school). You also do not need a passport in port. You don't need a Birth Certificate either.
What happens if you lose your passport before a cruise?
If you lose your passport, report it immediately to the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate and make arrangements to get a replacement passport, for a fee.
Can you get off a cruise ship in another country without a passport?
While cruising with a passport is always recommended, it's not required by law in certain circumstances. Closed-loop cruises from U.S. ports that visit Bermuda, Canada, the Caribbean and Mexico are part of an international agreement that allows U.S. citizens to cruise without a passport.
Can you use a short form birth certificate for Carnival cruise?
Unless your short form includes the name of at least one parent, it may not be acceptable to cruise.
Can my birth certificate be laminated for a cruise?
A Certificate of Citizenship is issued by the U.S. once the adoption is finalized. Guests may obtain a copy of a birth certificate by contacting: The Department of Health and Vital Statistics at: www.vitalchek.com. If the guest has laminated their birth certificate, it is acceptable.
Can an 18 year old go on a Carnival cruise alone?
Guests are required to be 21 years of age (on embarkation day) to travel on their own. Guest ages will be verified at embarkation. Guests not conforming to this policy will result in denied boarding and no compensation will be provided at embarkation.
Do cruise ships check you?
In addition to luggage screening, cruise lines also have other security measures in place to ensure the safety of all passengers on board. This can include passenger screening before boarding, onboard security personnel, and surveillance cameras throughout the ship.
Can you use a birth certificate for a cruise?
U.S. citizens on closed-loop cruises will be able to enter or depart the country with proof of citizenship, such as an Enhanced Driver's License (EDL), a government-issued birth certificate (issued by the Vital Records Department in the state where he or she was born) or passport, and if 16 or older, a government ...
What documents are needed to check in for a Carnival cruise?
- Passport: Document Number / Country of Issuance / Date of Expiration.
- Permanent Resident Card (for U.S Permanent Residents)
Do they check ID on Carnival cruise?
No one really carried ID on the ship, but they will check your cruise card (which will act as your ID, charge card, and room key) that will indicate your underage. That being said, you can't take your friends' card and buy drinks because it will have their picture on it when they swipe the card to check/charge.
Do cruise ships check your passport?
Immigration officials will often come onboard cruise ships to check documentation and the process of keeping the passports centrally makes it much easier and faster for the cruise line and passengers.
Can you go on a Carnival cruise without a passport?
Although a passport is not required for U.S. citizens taking cruises that both originate and terminate at the same U.S. port, we, again, strongly recommend all guests travel with a passport (valid for at least six months beyond completion of travel).