barbaralove Posted August 22, 2012 #1 Share Posted August 22, 2012 I note Oceania states, they collect pasports. I find this unusual. Thus U should bring another form of ID when gong ashore?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuAnn Posted August 22, 2012 #2 Share Posted August 22, 2012 as a photo ID from your driver's license (if you have that type of ID)..or you can call at the Purser's Desk and ask for them to provide you with your passport. ....just love the term "Purser's Desk"..not used anymore!!:cool: LuAnn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitraveler Posted August 22, 2012 #3 Share Posted August 22, 2012 I think your question denotes a lack of cruise experience. Do you think each cruise passenger has to clear customs/immigration in each port? Except in a limited number of countries, your ID is your cruise card. A limited number of places may require further ID for currency conversion. A driver's license may be required to rent a car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbaralove Posted August 22, 2012 Author #4 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Thanks for quick reply. This is our first O cruise. Aug 31. On all previous cruises can't recall ever being collected. Jim:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbaralove Posted August 22, 2012 Author #5 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Thanks for the sarcasm, last ltime I will post a question! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottygirl1 Posted August 22, 2012 #6 Share Posted August 22, 2012 We have just returned from an "Italian Interludes" cruise and we did not have our passports taken from us. We were told on many occasions that we would need our passport to get back onto the ship (due to the customs regulations at several ports). At one port many people did not take their passports and had to wait for hours before being allowed back onto the ship. After that, we took our passports with us at every port stop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickey 88 Posted August 22, 2012 #7 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Thanks for the sarcasm, last ltime I will post a question! Probably the reply could have been worded differently, but not to worry - we've all gone through the uncertainty of new rules and procedures for each cruise line. Oceania has always followed the policy of collecting all passports in advance and holding them in the Purser's office. That is particularly helpful when Customs and Immigration board and review all passenger documents (usually during the night time hours!) No longer any need for all passengers to appear in person and line up! Should any particular port require passengers to have passports in their possession, Oceania will advise you in advance and passports will be available at Reception for pick-up. It's one of the easiest systems we have known - don't be too concerned and Enjoy Your Cruise!! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billy.qc Posted August 22, 2012 #8 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Thanks for the sarcasm, last ltime I will post a question! Don't let the 'sarcastic' post intimidate you, it is a valid question. This board is the place to ask. You find all kinds of ******** , even on CC. Have a great trip, you'll love Oceania! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
writer100 Posted August 22, 2012 #9 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Thanks for the sarcasm, last ltime I will post a question! Please don't take offence at the offence. Anyone who hasn't had a particular experience might pose a question based on wondering. We've been on several Seabourn cruises where they take your passports. But they give you a shipboard photo ID which is what you show to the guards on the piers who are subbing for immigration officials. Can I hike along on your response and ask my own question (which I know has been answered a dozen times.) For the January 15th Riviera cruise, when should shore excursions be posted, and what is the discount for ordering before boarding? Sorry for the redundancy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacheco18 Posted August 22, 2012 #10 Share Posted August 22, 2012 I travel with a photocopy of my passport and I take that ashore as well as another government photo ID. O does collect passports but on our last cruise they returned them to us mid cruise as we supposedly had to carry them with us in certain ports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulchili Posted August 22, 2012 #11 Share Posted August 22, 2012 I travel with a photocopy of my passport and I take that ashore as well as another government photo ID. We do that as well. In addition we have obtained Passport cards - an official US photo ID (similar to driver's license) but more "official". It can be used to cross to Canada/Mexico overland. It is very convenient to carry in place of a passport and if lost it is not as much hassle as replacing a driver's licence. BTW, the ID number is not the same as your passport. http://travel.state.gov/passport/ppt_card/ppt_card_3926.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted August 22, 2012 #12 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Some Countries require you to have your passports with you in this case Oceania will tell you to keep them with you when you go ashore if they have collected them they will advise you when to collect them We needed them in Netherlands, France & I think Belgium & Russia of course We always have a photocopy for I.D. as well as our DL with photo Enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candbgirl Posted August 23, 2012 #13 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Probably the reply could have been worded differently, but not to worry - we've all gone through the uncertainty of new rules and procedures for each cruise line. Oceania has always followed the policy of collecting all passports in advance and holding them in the Purser's office. That is particularly helpful when Customs and Immigration board and review all passenger documents (usually during the night time hours!) No longer any need for all passengers to appear in person and line up! Should any particular port require passengers to have passports in their possession, Oceania will advise you in advance and passports will be available at Reception for pick-up. It's one of the easiest systems we have known - don't be too concerned and Enjoy Your Cruise!! ;) On my Regatta cruise in June they did not collect our passports. I had read they would and was expecting them to but they never did. Of course you should post questions. Most of the people on this forum are very helpful and more than happy to share their wide range of knowledge and experience. Have a wonderful cruise. You will love the Oceania experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBMiner Posted August 23, 2012 #14 Share Posted August 23, 2012 I think your question denotes a lack of cruise experience. You are implying you have such experience, but I note that twice in an earlier post you refer to "the gangplank" on the ship. :( Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azevedan Posted August 23, 2012 #15 Share Posted August 23, 2012 There are also the (unlikely, but possible) situations wherein you miss the ship leaving port, or you are hospitalized from an accident or sudden illness, or something else occurs necessitating a need to cross borders or make your way back home. Passport would be *really* handy to have in those cases. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulchili Posted August 23, 2012 #16 Share Posted August 23, 2012 There are also the (unlikely, but possible) situations wherein you miss the ship leaving port, or you are hospitalized from an accident or sudden illness, or something else occurs necessitating a need to cross borders or make your way back home. Passport would be *really* handy to have in those cases. :rolleyes: Conversely, being pick-pocketed or simply losing your passport in some other way while off the ship would be no fun :eek: That is why I prefer the Passport Card (or passport photocopy, when sufficient) and leaving the real passport safely behind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimandStan Posted August 23, 2012 #17 Share Posted August 23, 2012 There are also the (unlikely, but possible) situations wherein you miss the ship leaving port, or you are hospitalized from an accident or sudden illness, or something else occurs necessitating a need to cross borders or make your way back home. Passport would be *really* handy to have in those cases. :rolleyes: The Cruise Line does not collect the Passports for no reason: "Your Cruise ship visits ports in the itinerary under "yacht privileges". By these arrangements cruise passengers are permitted ashore for sightseeing purposes with a minimum of local regulations". Because each individual does not go through customs at each port, the ship must vouch that they are bringing in X number of legally passported passengers, and will be leaving with that same number of passengers AND passports at the end of the day. Holding on to the Passports is the simplest way of being able to make that claim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hambagahle Posted August 23, 2012 #18 Share Posted August 23, 2012 On our last cruise - albeit not Oceania, but Regent - passports were never collected, which had me puzzled. But then I realised that most of our ports were in EU countries where you must carry some form of govt-issued ID on you at all times. However on other cruises when passports have been collected, when we needed to carry an ID we were informed about it, told to bring our Identity cards if we had them (most European countries issue these) OR to bring a driving license with a photo on it OR to bring a photocopy of our passport's "face page", which was provided by the cruise line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benita Posted August 23, 2012 #19 Share Posted August 23, 2012 I think your question denotes a lack of cruise experience. Do you think each cruise passenger has to clear customs/immigration in each port? Except in a limited number of countries, your ID is your cruise card. A limited number of places may require further ID for currency conversion. A driver's license may be required to rent a car. I guess you haven't cruised in the Caribbean. Your cruise card will not get you back on the ship. You need a government issued ID, with a photo to be allowed back on the ship. A drivers license is fine for this, so make sure you bring it along even if you are not planning on converting currency or renting a car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbb Posted August 23, 2012 #20 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Barbara We always travel with a photocopy of our passports and make another one for our daughter to have just in case we are ever in a position that we can't help ourselves while abroad. A friend just lost everything of importance while on vacation but had copies of passport and credit card info back in the hotel room. It was very easy to get a new passport issued because of the photocopy. There are some folks on here that are cranky but the real problem with boards like this is that we can't see their faces when they make their replies so it is hard to judge sarcasm, jest, smiles, etc. There is enough $%$^* going on in our country so let's not get mad at each other while discussing vacation. Peace....c Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRWeezer Posted August 23, 2012 #21 Share Posted August 23, 2012 I note Oceania states, they collect pasports. I find this unusual. Thus U should bring another form of ID when gong ashore?? OP to your credit you asked about this prior to your trip so it will not be a surprise to you. While checking in for our O Mediterranean cruise last year a man in front of us was visibly upset over having to give up his passport and got fairly heated, raising his voice to the O agent ('this is unacceptable, I've never heard such a thing, how can I know it will be safe,' etc.). Someone else was called over to talk to him and calmly resolved his concerns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted August 23, 2012 #22 Share Posted August 23, 2012 I guess you haven't cruised in the Caribbean. Your cruise card will not get you back on the ship. You need a government issued ID, with a photo to be allowed back on the ship. A drivers license is fine for this, so make sure you bring it along even if you are not planning on converting currency or renting a car. I think you are mistaken the only port where we needed photo I.D. was in Acapulco to enter the port gates .....all other ports in the Caribbean just needed your Sea pass The cruise line will tell you the night before what is required It can vary by cruise line/port etc.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRWeezer Posted August 23, 2012 #23 Share Posted August 23, 2012 I think you are mistaken the only port where we needed photo I.D. was in Acapulco to enter the port gates .....all other ports in the Caribbean just needed your Sea pass The cruise line will tell you the night before what is required It can vary by cruise line/port etc.... I was thinking the same that it may depend on the port. I recall a port check point in San Juan prior to getting back on the ship, but don't recall if we had to show another ID or just our HAL-issued cruise card. Other ports I remember walking right back to the ship. We did a couple of snorkeling excursions & one sailing excursion and IIRC didn't take any ID beyond our cruise card for fear it could get lost overboard. Perhaps my memory is fuzzy, perhaps, as you say, it varies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azevedan Posted August 23, 2012 #24 Share Posted August 23, 2012 As others have stated, I too make (color) copies of my passport and give those up whenever a hotel, etc., asks for mine. I haven't had those refused. In a country with an embassy of the home country, I assume a passport copy would work to get you a new passport, but I still feel more comfortable having the real thing on me. The one time I was in Russia, I had two passports, so I freely gave one up, knowing that I had a spare. Made me feel better. Yes, theft is a concern, which is why we keep valuable stuff either tucked away in an *inside* zippered vest pocket, or in a money belt under clothes. Remember, it's also not unheard of for things to be stolen from hotels, even hotel safes. Also, I've been on ships (and hotels) that collected room keys when you left the ship, and I don't recall they checked ID when we came back and gave the room number. Do they check your picture when they hand the passport back? And I do apologize if the :rolleyes: on my previous comment came across as snarky. I meant it to be 'here's the other side of the issue'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condocat Posted August 23, 2012 #25 Share Posted August 23, 2012 About 4 years ago, my husband were traveling with O to New Zealand. After touring on one of their excusions and returning to the ship, the bus stopped as it entered the gates to the port. Security entered and asked for everyone to show their photo ID. All of us had given their passports onboard and had a drivers license except me. Even though I showed my ship's ID, I was escorted off the bus, with my husband and taken to the ship separately without any explanantion. We were confused, angry and humilitated. All O told us was the port police had the right to inspect the vehicle and the passengers. O was very embarrassed, but it was out of their hands. Lesson learned: Always carry a photo ID. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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