bostonian19 Posted April 13, 2013 #1 Share Posted April 13, 2013 How do you carry your passport, cheap economical ways would be great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted April 13, 2013 #2 Share Posted April 13, 2013 I use a fanny pack, but I don't take it into ports. Unless required, I leave it in the cabin safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise4Sunshine Posted April 13, 2013 #3 Share Posted April 13, 2013 I use a money belt, under my shirt, untucked. It's easy to get to if I need it, and don't worry about pickpockets. Use it discreetly. I often get $$$ out while in the rest room to pay for things along the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted April 13, 2013 #4 Share Posted April 13, 2013 We keep it locked in the ships safe and in a Hotel Safe. Until we get to the hotel or to the cruise ship my wife carries it in her purse. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daycaregenie Posted April 13, 2013 #5 Share Posted April 13, 2013 Do you have to bring your passports into ports? If not how do they proof you to get back on the ship? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6rugrats Posted April 14, 2013 #6 Share Posted April 14, 2013 Do you have to bring your passports into ports? If not how do they proof you to get back on the ship? No, there are very few ports where you need a passport. You get back on the ship with your sign and sail card and a picture ID. The only cruises I've been on, I only needed the sign and sail card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted April 14, 2013 #7 Share Posted April 14, 2013 In most ports, you are not required to carry a passport. You will be told if a port requires it. Usually, you just need your cruise card and a photo ID Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treven Posted April 14, 2013 #8 Share Posted April 14, 2013 Ditto, just your sail card & photo ID. Generally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Scrapnana Posted April 14, 2013 #9 Share Posted April 14, 2013 If you do not need you passport for a port, it is a good idea to take a photocopy. I made a photocopy that has my birth certificate and passport on the same sheet. Fold it up, put it in a pocket or handbag, and it gives me a sense of security. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tulsacubfan Posted April 15, 2013 #10 Share Posted April 15, 2013 I have a wallet that holds my passport. It is in the zippered front pocket of my pants! If anybody wants to steal it....they will have to take my pants! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philob Posted April 15, 2013 #11 Share Posted April 15, 2013 I have a wallet that holds my passport. It is in the zippered front pocket of my pants! If anybody wants to steal it....they will have to take my pants! Last time my friend was in Italy (2008?) at the Fontana di Trevi, someone got the zippered front pocket of his cargo pants half way opened before his daughter saw what was happening and shouted out :eek: Fortunately that was the pocket with his guidebook, his wallet was on the other side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie J. Posted April 15, 2013 #12 Share Posted April 15, 2013 Our passports go into the cabin safe as soon as we get to our cabin. They stay there until we are disembarking. Stolen passports get big $$$$$ for the person who sells them. At one time the ship kept ALL passports that were not US and gave them back at end of the cruise. However, there have been times when we docked at the Navy pier in Key West we had to show our passports or birth certificates as we were entering the Navy Pier coming back to the ship but, everyone was told this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tulsacubfan Posted April 15, 2013 #13 Share Posted April 15, 2013 Last time my friend was in Italy (2008?) at the Fontana di Trevi, someone got the zippered front pocket of his cargo pants half way opened before his daughter saw what was happening and shouted out :eek: Fortunately that was the pocket with his guidebook, his wallet was on the other side. Oh dear! May need to rethink this then. I "assumed" being a front pocket and zipped it would be "safe". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tulsacubfan Posted April 15, 2013 #14 Share Posted April 15, 2013 Our passports go into the cabin safe as soon as we get to our cabin. They stay there until we are disembarking. Stolen passports get big $$$$$ for the person who sells them. At one time the ship kept ALL passports that were not US and gave them back at end of the cruise.However, there have been times when we docked at the Navy pier in Key West we had to show our passports or birth certificates as we were entering the Navy Pier coming back to the ship but, everyone was told this. We are doing an excursion in Alaska that goes into Canada so we have to take our passports.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner22aa Posted April 15, 2013 #15 Share Posted April 15, 2013 Buttoned up. I'd feel it if someone started touching my tush. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philob Posted April 15, 2013 #16 Share Posted April 15, 2013 Oh dear! May need to rethink this then. I "assumed" being a front pocket and zipped it would be "safe". He was trying for the "perfect":rolleyes: picture and said the "kids" playing around can get you pretty distracted. As posted elsewhere, the important stuff is in the safe or in a "hide-a-pouch" and carry one card and only enough cash for the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delily Posted April 15, 2013 #17 Share Posted April 15, 2013 I have one of those RFID, anti-scan neck pouches that I wear under my clothes for the passport and credit cards which I always carry. You don't need it if all is well, but you never know when there might be an emergency and you could be stranded in a foreign country. If the ship has kept my passport I carry a copy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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