What to carry passport/CC in while in port?

[March Cruiser]

I have been reading about the need to carry your passport (or a copy at a minimum) and I am wondering the best way to do this while in port. What do you put yours in, just a backpack or small purse or something? We are going cave tubing in Belize and I don't know where our stuff will be. Any ideas on how to keep our stuff safe and dry while on our adventures?

 

TIA!:)

[dforeigner]

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[dforeigner]

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[caribbean dreams]

When we went Cave Tubing in Belize, everyone left their personal items in the locked van, we were told it was very safe and nothing had ever been taken.

[paul929207]

I have a fanny pack that holds passports, money, credit card, cruise card and camera. I keep it in the front and keep my shirt over it,

 

Doesn't look the best, but it works for me.

 

Paul

[Happy ks]

I think it would depend on where I was going to be and if there was any chance I might miss the ship. I'd never take the original if I were just going to go shopping in port, or spend any time in the crowded port shopping area, too much of a chance being mugged or pickpocketed.

 

Passports are a valuable commodity and thieves would love to get their hands on them. Although not as good as the real thing, a photo copy would help tremendously if you should get left behind in port.

 

If I were going on an independent excursion and the time was iffy getting back to the ship, or the distance from port quite far, then I would take the original. I would carry it in a document holder that was strapped to my body, like a money belt. Not in a purse, waist pack or backpack. Something like this:

http://www.ebags.com/eagle_creek/undercover_trade_passport_money_case/product_detail/index.cfm?modelid=5693

[pooh94]

I carried a waist travel wallet purchased from LLBean. It was $9.50. It fits under your pants in the front. Suprisingly, it fit well and was never uncomfortable. I am purchasing one for all of my cruise partners.