SugarTwist Posted January 15, 2015 #1 Share Posted January 15, 2015 (edited) Has anyone done it? My bonus son's mom won't send the papers to get his passport. Has anyone ever sailed with just their passport and been okay? Edited January 15, 2015 by SugarTwist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollandAvery Posted January 15, 2015 #2 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Has anyone did it? My bonus son mom won't send the papers to get his passport. Has anyone ever sailed with just their passport and been okay? On our last cruise in February I sailed without a passport and just my birth certificate, social security card and DL. It was a huge risk, because if I would have missed the ship for whatever reason I would have a heck of a situation to deal with. I still don't have a passport and am debating getting one for our upcoming cruise in November. I'm one of those people who makes sure to get back to the ship on time no matter what...I would have to be dead or almost dead to miss that ship. But like I said, I'm on the fence in getting one...I may or may not this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SugarTwist Posted January 15, 2015 Author #3 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Thanks I just called the cruise line and they said that he could cruise with his birth certificate and a photo I.D. issued by the state or school identification card. I think that's the route we will take so he won't miss out on something special with us. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollandAvery Posted January 15, 2015 #4 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Thanks I just called the cruise line and they said that he could cruise with his birth certificate and a photo I.D. issued by the state or school identification card. I think that's the route we will take so he won't miss out on something special with us. Thanks Great to hear! Have a wonderful cruise (: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amcjeep4life Posted January 15, 2015 #5 Share Posted January 15, 2015 I sailed 6 cruises successfully without a passport. I got one 2 years ago because we were talking about cruising out of Canada and I'd need it. Even took my nephew with me on one without his passport too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oceanmom62 Posted January 15, 2015 #6 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Make sure to check Carnival's website and bring letters signed by both parents (if not sailing with you) and notarized (I think) stating that you have permission to take him out of the country. You may not need the letters but Mexico is notorious for asking for them. Without the letter you won't be able to leave the ship. Have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drose716 Posted January 15, 2015 #7 Share Posted January 15, 2015 My upcoming cruise will be my first of 5 that I've had a passport for. The only reason I even did it this time is because it's a repositioning & I read on the CBP site that I'd be required to have it due to not being closed loop. My boyfriend traveled with me in July also passport free. ICE, it's not ideal, but you certainly can do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serene56 Posted January 15, 2015 #8 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Photo ID is only need for kids ages 16 and up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNJCruisers Posted January 15, 2015 #9 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Make sure that the birth certificate has a raised seal and is from the state you were born. A hospital certificate that is photocopied is not good enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purvis1231 Posted January 15, 2015 #10 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Not all states have a raised seal- plus a quality copy i acceptable according to Carnival FAQ. But if there are any doubts I would email a copy to a Carnival official to get the right answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJinFLA00 Posted January 15, 2015 #11 Share Posted January 15, 2015 My daughter has done numerous cruises (western, eastern, and southern carib) with birth certificate and DL only. Never an issue. The last cruise in Oct she couldn't find her BC but I had a photo copy which worked fine. Have a great cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthlessBoss Posted January 15, 2015 #12 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Has anyone done it? My bonus son's mom won't send the papers to get his passport. Has anyone ever sailed with just their passport and been okay? What papers? What is a "bonus son?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adriennerm Posted January 15, 2015 #13 Share Posted January 15, 2015 My daughter sailed with me. She only had an ID and Birth Certificate. Our state does not have the raised seal kind. She was allowed entry with no issues. It only had a stamp seal. Not a raised seal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassmaster150 Posted January 15, 2015 #14 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Has anyone done it? My bonus son's mom won't send the papers to get his passport. Has anyone ever sailed with just their passport and been okay? ummmmm.....what's a bonus son?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jma624 Posted January 15, 2015 #15 Share Posted January 15, 2015 ummmmm.....what's a bonus son?? Warm & fuzzy PC term for step son Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyboutdisney Posted January 15, 2015 #16 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Warm & fuzzy PC term for step son I like that :) And we have sailed twice and are leaving soon for our third without passports. Never had an issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michiganredrose Posted January 15, 2015 #17 Share Posted January 15, 2015 ummmmm.....what's a bonus son?? My bonus son is my son's best friend. He spends enough time at my house that he might as well be another one of my kids. I don't know what the situation is with the OP but that's would be my version of a bonus son. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaGoingDAD Posted January 15, 2015 #18 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Has anyone done it? My bonus son's mom won't send the papers to get his passport. Has anyone ever sailed with just their passport and been okay? Do you mean just their BC? Yes. People sometimes make it sound that if you miss your ship you can't get back into the US. That's even less true the past couple of years than ever, but no one keeps any US citizen from being repatriated should that happen. You will have a problem if you miss the ship and intend on catching up with it at another port. Then your simply out of luck and must return home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaGoingDAD Posted January 15, 2015 #19 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Photo ID is only need for kids ages 16 and up Do you mean "AND UNDER?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet Dutch Girl Posted January 15, 2015 #20 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Make sure to check Carnival's website and bring letters signed by both parents (if not sailing with you) and notarized (I think) stating that you have permission to take him out of the country. You may not need the letters but Mexico is notorious for asking for them. Without the letter you won't be able to leave the ship. Have fun! Not true...Mexico does not check the ID or papers of anyone leaving the ship or returning to the ship... If you fly into Mexico and have to go through Mexican customs then the story is a bit different. So, a birth certificate and photo Id is all you need. With all the "different" types of family dynamics traveling the only thing you may need is a power of attorney for medical purposes if the child is not related to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VacaLovers2 Posted January 15, 2015 #21 Share Posted January 15, 2015 (edited) Thanks I just called the cruise line and they said that he could cruise with his birth certificate and a photo I.D. issued by the state or school identification card. I think that's the route we will take so he won't miss out on something special with us. Thanks If he is under 18 make sure you have a notorized letter from his mother giving your permission to take him along. You might already know this but I would hate for you to get all the way there and he can't go. Happy Sailing!!! Edited January 15, 2015 by VacaLovers2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthlessBoss Posted January 15, 2015 #22 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Has anyone done it? My bonus son's mom won't send the papers to get his passport. Has anyone ever sailed with just their passport and been okay? We assume he's a step son. You say his Mom won't send papers for a passport. If you have the correct birth certificate in your hands, why can't Dad apply for a passport? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blrgrl Posted January 15, 2015 #23 Share Posted January 15, 2015 (edited) We assume he's a step son. You say his Mom won't send papers for a passport for a minor. If you have the correct birth certificate in your hands, why can't Dad apply for a passport? Having just gone through this with my step daughter, BOTH parents need to be present when you apply for a passport. Unless one has no custody whatsoever and then those papers need to be presented as well. Edited January 15, 2015 by blrgrl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare chasinraynbowz Posted January 15, 2015 #24 Share Posted January 15, 2015 I refer to my step daughter as my bonus daughter and I am her bonus mom. Never heard others use that term!!! Love it!! We have cruised many times without a passport and just our birth certificates and had no problem. Just make sure its a certified birth certificate. (It doesn't have to have a raised seal. Mine doesn't and I never had a problem and I ended up getting my passport with same birth certificate). Hope you all have a great cruise!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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