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If his lawyer is going to notarize the consent form, you might want to consider having the lawyer prepare the document and not use the cruise line form. The more I read it, the more concern I have over possible "what if" scenarios. The form states: I (we) authorize the above adult to consent to any necessary, routine or emergency medical treatment during the aforementioned cruise, if a qualified medical person advises such. But what if some medical emergency arises at the port city prior to embarkation, when you have not started the cruise? For example, you fly in the day before the cruise and something happens. Will the medical facility accept liability for proceeding based on your consent for which you have no authority to provide? Rather than focussing only on the cruise, IMO, the consent document should explicitly cover the period of time during which the child will be in your sole and direct care. Whatever steps you take, I hope you both have a wonderful time!

Yes, you need to be a member of one of its Affinity Groups. You can check here to see if a group to which you belong is associated with Medoc: https://travel.johnson.ca/jwb_medoc_equote_external/travel/medoc/groupsearch.faces While the National Association of Federal Retirees may be one of the bigger ones, there are many groups other than retired government workers. For example, my DS is insured by Medoc as a member of the CBC Pensioners National Association, while a close friend has Medoc coverage as a member of the College and University Retiree Associations of Canada (CURAC). Plans and premiums vary from group to group.

Kauai Backcountry Adventures are a 10 minute cab ride from the harbour in Nawiliwili. Google lists several taxi companies in Lihue if you want to make arrangements in advance.

That seems quite low for cancellation coverage. Out Medoc insurance pays up to $15,000 per insured, per trip for trip cancellation, interruption and delay insurance.

Here are a couple of websites you might want to look at: https://hellosafe.ca/en/travel-insurance https://www.greedyrates.ca/blog/the-best-travel-insurance-in-canada/

I'm inclined to agree with you, but I'm not 100% sure that the form would be accepted in all cases once off the ship. Phrases such as "I (we) authorize the above adult to supervise the minor whilst onboard" begs the question of whether this power of attorney would be valid for a shore excursion. If the child fell while ashore and suffered a broken arm that required surgery in addition to a cast, would local medical facilities view the ship's form to be sufficient? Probably yes, but a question that @drakes2 or her daughter might want to ask a lawyer.

I believe that you are confusing the arrangements for Hilo and Kona, the two cruise ports on the Big Island. In Hilo, ships dock at Pier 1 in the Port of Hilo, but in Kona, ships anchor offshore from Kailua Bay and tender passengers to the Kailua Pier, which is in front of the Courtyard by Marriott hotel.

Already have.

Unfortunately, Australia confuses the issue and calls it a visa. For the uninitiated traveller, that's bound to create some puzzlement. Here are a couple of examples, the first from the government website https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/electronic-travel-authority-601#Overview and the second from the major tourism website https://www.australia.com/en-ca

No, just the eTA. @Mikamarii's post is spot on.

Agreed. According to an article that I read a while ago, hotel security experts say that there are three broad categories they consider: employees, guests and people walking in off the street. The latter are responsible for the vast majority of thefts according to the article. Obviously, cruise lines don't have to worry about this major source of thefts.

While the ports may have remained the same, one or more of them may have increased these costs. This article should help understanding the increase: https://www.shermanstravel.com/advice/cruise-taxes-explained

It seems illogical that they would pay if it wasn't a real emergency, but not pay if it was. Fortunately, my (Canadian) policies have no similar provision.

"it is a true emergency" or "it isn't a true emergency"?

The link provided by @CDNPolar provides all the information that you will require. None of the countries that you will be visiting require an ESTA/ETA, which is why you are seeing no related information when you check the countries. If you did need and ESTA/ETA, you would see wording similar to this stated requirement for New Zealand:

That Kuhio address is for the Hawaii Department of Transportation offices of the Port Authority. Hertz has two offices in Hilo, one at the airport and the one at 400 East Kawili Street.

An AirTag transmits a secure signal via bluetooth that can be detected by other Apple devices that are within range (~ 33 feet) and connected to the Find Me network. These devices in turn relay the identifier of the AirTag to Apple’s servers, along with their location data. Consequently, the devices that detect the AirTag's signal need to be connected to a cellular or wifi network in order to pass the information to Apple.

At the current time, the ArriveCAN app can only be used to submit an Advance CBSA Declaration when entering Canada at certain airports. If you open the app, this is the only option available right now, although CBSA does say that "In the coming months and years, as part of the Traveller Modernization initiative, new border-related features will come online in ArriveCAN and change the border experience for the better." Meanwhile, CBSA states the following with respect to cruise passengers: Form E311, Declaration Card must be provided to all passengers for completion prior to the CBSA clearance. It is mandatory for all passengers to complete the Form E311, including those who have no intention of disembarking at the FPOA or subsequent ports of call. For full details on ship clearance procedures and passenger requirements: https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/travel-voyage/cscp-pdnc-eng.html

One of my favourite travel tools is Rome2Rio. It provides these options and approximate prices for getting from Amsterdam to Copenhagen: https://www.rome2rio.com/map/Amsterdam/Copenhagen

Yes, but in my experience, albeit limited, disembarking at a Canadian port is painless. Our first cruise entering Canada was returning to Vancouver at the end of an Alaskan sailing. Passports and Declaration Card in hand, we followed the quickly moving line until we reached a CBSA officer who was standing there taking the cards as we walked past. No questions, no need to show passports, just walk on by after handing over the card. This was so unusual that it stuck in my mind. Our Halifax entry was a year later, but other than it being quick, I don't recall the details beyond the need for a declaration card.

When cruising, we frequently rent a car and head off on our own DIY snorkel tours. Typically we'd snorkel at one or two sites, then find somewhere for lunch before hitting another site or two. We love the flexibility of setting our own schedule and being able to stay as long as we want if we find a great site. We'll be in Kona next year and will do exactly that. There are lots of websites and Youtube videos to help picking your snorkel site(s). Here's one of many for the Kona coast: https://www.lovebigisland.com/kailua-kona/snorkeling/

DW and I cruised Boston to Montreal a few years ago, with Halifax our first port too. There was absolutely no delay, we simply walked off the ship, then crossed Terminal Road to the Westin to pick up our rental car.

Transport Canada's latest Ship Safety Bulletin dealing with sewage discharge requirements for cruise ships in Canadian waters. https://tc.canada.ca/en/marine-transportation/marine-safety/ship-safety-bulletins/now-force-new-discharge-requirements-cruise-ships-ssb-no-14-2023