Mom2Evie

I asked my PVP for a link, but she didn't say.  

So just her mom granting me permission to take her out of the country?  Maybe with specific dates & cruise.  Should that do it?

I'm cruising in July with my 17 year old daughter and her 16 year old best friend.  BFF has a passport, so that's not going to be a problem.  What additional documentation will I need to leave the country with the BFF?  My PVP said a notarized letter would be great, but she didn't tell me what information should be in this letter.  Can anyone help that has direct experience with this?

Thanks

Please pay attention to the date of the post you're disputing. It was made in January, 2007, more than 5 years ago, and long before the rule you're citing was put into effect. The first passport cards were issued in mid 2008.

I wasn't "disputing" anything, but adding new, updated information. I provided it because I came to Cruise Critic looking for the answer. I couldn't find any complete, up to date info on the topic. When I located a definitive answer on the Dept. of State website, I shared it here. I was trying to save others the trouble.

Unless you live along the southern or northern borders, you can forget about the passport type card. This is still under debate by Congress and it will only apply to those who live on the border and have to go across rather frequently.

http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis_pa_tw_2223.html

Per the link to the State Dept. a passport card is good to travel in the Carribean.

Canada, Mexico, Bermuda or the Caribbean Region

Sea

Commercial cruise line, private boat, etc

U.S. Passport Book or Card

nations considered to be "Caribbean"

http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis_pa_tw_3256.html

Q:Why a Passport Card?

a:The Department of State has developed a Passport Card as a more portable and less expensive alternative to the traditional passport book. The passport card is a basic component of the PASS (People Access Security Service) system announced by Secretaries Rice and Chertoff in January 2006, and will meet the specific requirements of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) to secure and expedite travel. WHTI is the Administration's plan to implement a provision of the Intelligence Reform Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004, which requires citizens of the United States, Canada, and Bermuda to have a passport or other designated document that establishes the bearer's identity and nationality to enter or re-enter the United States from Mexico, Canada, the Caribbean, and Bermuda. According to the Department of Homeland Security, other documents such as registered traveler cards (NEXUS, SENTRI and FAST cards) will be acceptable under WHTI.

I'm doing the Lucayan National Park Kayak Tour on Jan 26th. I'll post my trip report when I return. I actually booked it because I love kayaking so much. :D

 

Bev

I look forward to hearing all about it & see pics if you want to share. I'm torn between doing this & just spending the day at Our Lucaya. We did the Garden of the Groves tour last time & my daughter really loved it. Since we want to do Blue Lagoon in Nassau, I'd rather not do just two beach days.