Looking for one to take wife on ... Thinking leaving from Galveston.. What are Some good ones to do.. I don't want to have to deal with getting a passport....
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Pretty sure that unless you do one where all ports are US ports, then you have to get a passport. -
I'm leaving on one next Sunday, you don't have to have a passport anymore. Just a drivers license and birth certificate.Comment
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Even if going to another country? Does it depend on the cruise line as well?Originally posted by Buck Slayer View PostComment
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TRAVEL DOCUMENTATION - ALL PORTSOriginally posted by Blake8504 View Post
Proper travel documentation is required at embarkation and throughout the cruise. Even though a guest has completed registration using FUNPASS, it is still the responsibility of the guest to bring all required travel documents. Guest should check with their travel agent and/or government authority to determine the travel documents necessary for each port of call. Any guest without proper documents will not be allowed to board the vessel and no refund of the cruise fare will be issued. Carnival assumes no responsibility for advising guests of proper travel documentation.
CRUISE TRAVEL
U.S. Citizens
Carnival highly recommends all guests travel with a passport (valid for at least six months beyond completion of travel). Although a passport is not required for U.S. citizens taking cruises that begin & end in the same U.S. port, travelling with a passport enhances your disembarkation experience, as delays may be expected upon your return to the U.S. if you do not have one. Additionally, passports make it easier for you to fly from the U.S. to a foreign port should you miss your scheduled port of embarkation, or need to fly back to the U.S. for emergency reasons.
The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) allows U.S. citizens (including children) sailing on cruises that begin and end in the same U.S. port to travel with one of the following WHTI compliant document:
Valid U.S. Passport
Original or suitable quality copy of a Birth Certificate
Certificate of Naturalization
Passport Card
Enhanced Driver's License (EDL)
Trusted Traveler Program Membership Card, e.g., Nexus Card, Sentri Card or Fast Card
A government-issued photo ID is also required for all guests, including children 16 and over. For more information, a complete list of WHTI-compliant documents or to obtain a passport application, visit www.travel.state.gov.
To debark for more than 24 hours in Mexico, guests must have obtained a Mexican Tourist Card from either a travel agent or a Mexican consulate prior to their departure.
When traveling with a minor and both parents/legal guardians are not cruising, we strongly recommend bringing an original, signed letter from the absent parent/legal guardian authorizing the minor to travel with you. This will expedite processing by the Department of Homeland Security. Please note that a notarized letter to this effect is required if debarking with children in Mexico.
this is from Carnival, but I dont know on the others...Comment
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Yes even if going to another country, some people still get passports because they are nervous getting left at a port and not bring able to get back into the US. But all that is needed is a DL and Birth Certificate.Comment
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Ah you're right, they recommend it because if you get left in a foreign country without a passport then it would be a pain to get back.Comment
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Do not use MSC!!!!!!!! Worst money we ever spent!!!!!Comment
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Carnival Magic- Jamaica, Grand Cayman, and CozumelOriginally posted by webstertroy View PostComment
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If you're leaving from Galveston, then just look up the cruise lines leaving from there.. They're only going to offer so many destinations.. If you want to go to certain places then you'll have to look at other ports.. Nola, Miamai, etc.Comment
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The wife and I really enjoyed this cruise! Grand Cayman was awesome. Have fun!Originally posted by Buck Slayer View PostComment
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My wife and step-kiddos went on this one a couple of weeks ago. They are already wanting to go back.Originally posted by Buck Slayer View Post
Spend it while ya got it
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Clay did you use a passport?Originally posted by clayg08 View PostMy wife and step-kiddos went on this one a couple of weeks ago. They are already wanting to go back.
Spend it while ya got itComment
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Did this one.Originally posted by Buck Slayer View Post
Grand Cayman is pricy.
Zip lines in Jamaica were AWESOME
Cozumel was a party!!!
7 days is a bit long in my mind, did a 5 dayer and that one was just right!Comment
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