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I was on the Brillance when it broke down. 2 days to get to Lifou at 20 knots. Then 4 days to get back to Sydney at 13 knots. We got back 4 days early and they offer $250 per night for 3 nights. Try to find a hotel in Sydney for $250 ! Flights back were booked , so we stayed those 4 nights at $280 per night.Took 2 hours of standing in line to get off the ship as everyone rushed to get off and ignored the supposed assigned time slot. Royal issued me that $750 yesterday, now I need to contact the trip insurance folks to get back hotel and food costs.

Here is a link to the RCL form ; What identification does a child need to cruise? | Royal caribbean Cruises

Thanks for all the replies. The Grand daughter is 5, and using just her birth certificate. We are sailing out of San Pedro, Calif to one Mexico port on a 3 nighter. Sounds like we will not need anything signed from the Dad , but in an abundance of caution I think we will have him sign that RCL form .

Taking my grand daughter and her Mom on a cruise that just goes to Ensanada , Do we need anything in writing from the Dad ? They are married and he can't go as he will be working. Thanks

It looks like it depends on which visa you are applying for ; The most popular is the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA), which is an online visa that allows U.S. citizens to stay in Australia for up to 90 days Per Entry, for tourism or business purposes. It is a quick and easy visa option that we can help you get from the comfort of your own home! The Visitor Visa, also known as an Australian Tourist Visa, allows U.S. citizens to stay in Australia for up to 12 months for tourism or to visit family and friends. It’s a multiple-entry visa. If you are applying for the "visitor visa" you may be required to get the medical exam. For most of us we will just be getting the ETA for a 90 day stay and won't need the exam.

From Who needs health examinations (homeaffairs.gov.au) Looks rather vague. Like maybe if you planing on moving there you need it. I already have my visa and I'm 79. I did get it back in April though. Check if you need to have health examinations Online visa applications To check whether you need to have health examinations: Log in to ImmiAccount. Go to your application. Click on the 'View health assessment' link in the Applications Status section. If we need you to have health examinations, you will find a link there called 'Organise health examinations'. There will be no link if we don't need you to have health examinations. Click on the link and complete your medical history. When you complete your medical history you will be given a referral letter containing an identifier we call a HAP ID. You need the HAP ID to arrange your health examinations. Paper visa applications Your case officer will contact you if you need to have health examinations. You will be given a referral letter containing an identifier we call a HAP ID. You need the HAP ID to arrange your health examinations. You had health examinations in the last 12 months You might not need to have all the health examinations again if you had any in the last 12 months. Your referral letter will tell you what examinations you need to take.

The parking lot is in front of the ship.No shuttle and depending on where you find a spot to park its 100 to 300 yards to the ship. Cost is $20 per day. Google map will give you a pretty good look. The Navigator goes from pier 92 or 93, forget which.

If you go to the web address for Albert tours that Crilski mentioned , they have a lot of tours and private ones can be provided. Used them before and they picked us up at the tender dock

I'm 79 and still use them.

You can walk. It's about 1 1/2 miles each way. I got lost trying to get there and ended up taking a taxi. But found it's just over the hill from the ship when walking back. You might want to print out a map so you don't wander around and not find it. You can watch for free from the road by the railing. But expect to have a lot of people doing the same. Do a Google map for walking from Fort San Diego to La Quebrada and it will take you along the beach to the cliff divers.

Try Albert Tours , Albert Transport & Activities | Your One-Stop Shop For Activities on Mo'orea (albert-transport.net) .

There is a hop on hop off bus that has about 6 stops . You could get off at all the stops or those that interest you. You can book it online or when you get there.

I understand that at the end of the application that there is a $20 cost. Do they ask for a credit card number or do you have to use something like Google pay ? Thanks

Book a dinner at the Lawn Club Grill , come hungry.

Go to Guest services and ask about a shuttle to the new ship. They often have a shuttle for RCL crew that want to go somewhere and they have a shuttle that stops at each RCL ship. Did that for our SBS.