peggyo Posted November 13, 2013 #1 Share Posted November 13, 2013 We leave in 5 hours to drive to Charleston for our first cruise. I have read FAQ's for about 6 months now waiting for time. Now just to make sure so we have no problems, as long as we have a passport and drivers license for ID along with our boarding pass, we are good to go, right? Thanks to all who have answered questions for me in the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalSal Posted November 13, 2013 #2 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Right, almost time to relax & have a great cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Kat Posted November 13, 2013 #3 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Credit card. Some cash. You're good to go. Have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peggyo Posted November 13, 2013 Author #4 Share Posted November 13, 2013 thank you, now I can (maybe) get a couple hours sleep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMAE Posted November 13, 2013 #5 Share Posted November 13, 2013 A valid passport and government issued ID should do the trick. That is all I ever take. Your valid passport is needed for embarkation, your government issued photo ID and your sail and sign card is used to board the ship at the ports. Have a great trip, relax and enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted November 13, 2013 #6 Share Posted November 13, 2013 We leave in 5 hours to drive to Charleston for our first cruise. I have read FAQ's for about 6 months now waiting for time. Now just to make sure so we have no problems, as long as we have a passport and drivers license for ID along with our boarding pass, we are good to go, right? Thanks to all who have answered questions for me in the past. Enjoy your cruise, even though you wont sleep much tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YubaSutter Posted November 13, 2013 #7 Share Posted November 13, 2013 We leave in 5 hours to drive to Charleston for our first cruise. I have read FAQ's for about 6 months now waiting for time. Now just to make sure so we have no problems, as long as we have a passport and drivers license for ID along with our boarding pass, we are good to go, right? Thanks to all who have answered questions for me in the past. If you have a passport, you don't need the driver's license. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorsfam Posted November 13, 2013 #8 Share Posted November 13, 2013 We leave in 5 hours to drive to Charleston for our first cruise. I have read FAQ's for about 6 months now waiting for time. Now just to make sure so we have no problems, as long as we have a passport and drivers license for ID along with our boarding pass, we are good to go, right? Thanks to all who have answered questions for me in the past. To board you need ID (passport - drivers license not required) Also need $$/credit card They can help you if you don't have the boarding pass with you when you check-in - no biggie at all. Have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickCruiser Posted November 13, 2013 #9 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Jealous...enjoy the cruise. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D4 Posted November 13, 2013 #10 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Yes, bring the passport and DL. You need to show a govt id at most ports to get back on the ship so that's where having the DL is useful. You can keep your passports in your cabin safe during the cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budget Queen Posted November 13, 2013 #11 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Yes, bring the passport and DL. You need to show a govt id at most ports to get back on the ship so that's where having the DL is useful. You can keep your passports in your cabin safe during the cruise. You can board any ship with a Passport. Nothing else is needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out to sea! Posted November 13, 2013 #12 Share Posted November 13, 2013 You can board any ship with a Passport. Nothing else is needed. But as stated earlier, unless you plan on taking the passport off the ship at each port, take your DL. Easier to carry and usually asked for for reentry to the ship by local authorities (along with your S&S card). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfadj Posted November 13, 2013 #13 Share Posted November 13, 2013 But as stated earlier, unless you plan on taking the passport off the ship at each port, take your DL. Easier to carry and usually asked for for reentry to the ship by local authorities (along with your S&S card). agreed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseonthebrain Posted November 13, 2013 #14 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Have a great cruise!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcwingwalker Posted November 13, 2013 #15 Share Posted November 13, 2013 You're good to go with your documents! Now just bring along lots of smiles, an open mind and a good attitude! Enjoy your cruise:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCTribeFan Posted November 13, 2013 #16 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Right. If you have a passport, you do not need any other ID. If you do not have a passport, you need ID AND birth certificate. Enjoy Charleston and the Fantasy! Love them both! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmedic Posted November 13, 2013 #17 Share Posted November 13, 2013 and a credit/debit card, or lots of cash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dulcimergirl Posted November 13, 2013 #18 Share Posted November 13, 2013 We leave in 5 hours to drive to Charleston for our first cruise. I have read FAQ's for about 6 months now waiting for time. Now just to make sure so we have no problems, as long as we have a passport and drivers license for ID along with our boarding pass, we are good to go, right? Thanks to all who have answered questions for me in the past. Yep, you have it all covered, Now have a great cruise, then get OFF. I will be getting on. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budget Queen Posted November 13, 2013 #19 Share Posted November 13, 2013 But as stated earlier, unless you plan on taking the passport off the ship at each port, take your DL. Easier to carry and usually asked for for reentry to the ship by local authorities (along with your S&S card). Sorry, I disagree. You should NEVER leave your passport "on the ship". Sounds like you are "guaranteed" thinking you are getting back on the ship? Well nobody is, and having your passport is necessary to get out of a lot of Caribbean areas. If you think this doesn't happen, I can assure you it can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butterbean1000 Posted November 13, 2013 #20 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Yep, you have it all covered, Now have a great cruise, then get OFF. I will be getting on. :D Always, always take your passport with you when you leave the ship. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out to sea! Posted November 13, 2013 #21 Share Posted November 13, 2013 (edited) Sorry, I disagree. You should NEVER leave your passport "on the ship". Sounds like you are "guaranteed" thinking you are getting back on the ship? Well nobody is, and having your passport is necessary to get out of a lot of Caribbean areas. If you think this doesn't happen, I can assure you it can. That's okay to disagree because I disagree with your line of thought as well. It's true, I've never sailed with NCL before so I'm not sure how they work things but I do know, on Carnival, if someone is going to miss the ship (at a port), they remove the passports from the customer's cabin safe and leave them at the dock for the person so they can get back home. Therefore, I ALWAYS leave my passport in my cabin safe when I go on shore. If you're worried about a cruise employee stealing your passport, well, let's just say I put more trust in them than those on the islands to not steal my passport. BTW, the ONLY guarantees in life are taxes and death. Everything else is a crap shoot! Edited November 13, 2013 by Out to sea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsfuzzmo Posted November 13, 2013 #22 Share Posted November 13, 2013 We only take passports, and we take them onto the islands/ports with us. That being said, if we were thinking of renting a vehicle/ATV/dune buggy we would need our DL....and of course a credit card that we've "called in to inform of international travel" and lots of little cash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firstcruiseever Posted November 13, 2013 #23 Share Posted November 13, 2013 We leave in 5 hours to drive to Charleston for our first cruise. I have read FAQ's for about 6 months now waiting for time. Now just to make sure so we have no problems, as long as we have a passport and drivers license for ID along with our boarding pass, we are good to go, right? Thanks to all who have answered questions for me in the past. You should be drinking fruity drinks on the lido right now!! Hope you are having fun:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kato27 Posted November 13, 2013 #24 Share Posted November 13, 2013 That's okay to disagree because I disagree with your line of thought as well. It's true, I've never sailed with NCL before so I'm not sure how they work things but I do know, on Carnival, if someone is going to miss the ship (at a port), they remove the passports from the customer's cabin safe and leave them at the dock for the person so they can get back home. Therefore, I ALWAYS leave my passport in my cabin safe when I go on shore. If you're worried about a cruise employee stealing your passport, well, let's just say I put more trust in them than those on the islands to not steal my passport. BTW, the ONLY guarantees in life are taxes and death. Everything else is a crap shoot! Agreed, on our 1st cruise we sailed on the Pride and we asked if we should bring our passports with us at the Ports. We were actually told by guest services that we should use our licence or our Medicare cards that have Photo I.D., rather than leave the ship with our passport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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