gene101

Hi, all,

We are a family of three from Canada going to a Panama Cruise with Island Princess in December this year.

Based on the recommendation from some members in Cruise Critic, I decided to book a tour with Martin Rosales of Cartagena Tour Guides.

He emailed me and requested our full names and ID.  When I asked what kind of ID he required, he replied that he needs our passport numbers.   This puzzle me quite a bit.  I have been using private tours in South America, Europe etc and never once the tour guide asked for our ID (passport numbers) to book a seat.

I feel uncomfortable giving out our passport numbers for a tour guide ( evening if he is recommended by member of the cruise Critic).  

I am not sure why he needs our ID for booking a tour?

question:  Do you few safe giving out your passport number to a tour guide to confirm a seat?

Regards,

gene

Hi all,

May be Doug can verify this.... I have checked the subway map and it seems most of the sites are within walking distance from a subway station, except, I believe, the National Palace Museum.

Gene