mwood0612 Posted February 28, 2014 #1 Share Posted February 28, 2014 My 13yo DD is going on a cruise with some of our friends and their DD. I know that she will need Birth Certificate or passport and photo id but should we also send a notorized letter stating she has our permission to be with them? Thanks in advance!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTO-Girl Posted February 28, 2014 #2 Share Posted February 28, 2014 My 13yo DD is going on a cruise with some of our friends and their DD. I know that she will need Birth Certificate or passport and photo id but should we also send a notorized letter stating she has our permission to be with them? Thanks in advance!:) Yes.....you will need a notarized letter stating they have permission to take your child out of the country and also giving them permission to make any medical decisions for her while away. Be sure to put specifics as far as dates/ship and also be sure that both you and your husband sign it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibble Posted February 28, 2014 #3 Share Posted February 28, 2014 I would also include her health insurance info on the form where you talk about medical decisions, and send her insurance card with her too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shmoo here Posted February 28, 2014 #4 Share Posted February 28, 2014 I would also include her health insurance info on the form where you talk about medical decisions, and send her insurance card with her too. I'm just going to point out, that most US health insurance plans to not cover "out of country". And, once you board the ship, you are out of country. Medical costs during cruises must be paid up front (onboard it is charge to the onboard account). That's one reason to purchase travel insurance (for health/medical/evacuation coverage). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ehpride Posted February 28, 2014 #5 Share Posted February 28, 2014 I'm just going to point out, that most US health insurance plans to not cover "out of country". And, once you board the ship, you are out of country. Medical costs during cruises must be paid up front (onboard it is charge to the onboard account). That's one reason to purchase travel insurance (for health/medical/evacuation coverage). True, but I would also send the insurance card in case something happens before or after the cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retiredgram Posted February 28, 2014 #6 Share Posted February 28, 2014 My 13yo DD is going on a cruise with some of our friends and their DD. I know that she will need Birth Certificate or passport and photo id but should we also send a notorized letter stating she has our permission to be with them? Thanks in advance!:) If she does not have a passport, birth certificate must be certified, not the one you received from the hospital when she was born. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hftmrock Posted February 28, 2014 #7 Share Posted February 28, 2014 (edited) here is a thread with a copy of what you need. you need to fill out one for your DD since you are not going http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1998507 Edited February 28, 2014 by hftmrock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluemarie2 Posted February 28, 2014 #8 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Since she is under the age of 16, she will not need photo id. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VA_Gym_Guy Posted February 28, 2014 #9 Share Posted February 28, 2014 I would go ahead and get her a passport. It just makes life easier in-case something happens and she needs to come home. Make sure that you buy insurance that includes medical care and medical evacuation. You will need a notarized authorization for her to cruise. I would check with Carnival to make sure you use the right form. I would also give the parents taking medical treatment authorization. I copy of her insurance card (front and back) should be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuffyKismet Posted March 1, 2014 #10 Share Posted March 1, 2014 That is NOT true, MOST insurance companies DO cover medical coverage OUTSIDE of the United States. It is smart to contact your insurance company to let them know when you travel outside the United States and where you will be visiting since many have world wide networks! Many, in fact will bill your insurance company directly as well!! Questions for YOUR insurance holder can be easily answered with a phone call to them before she leaves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwood0612 Posted March 1, 2014 Author #11 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Thanks all for the info!! Don't know if we are ready to do a passport right now as this trip is kind of last minute but she does have a certified birth certificate with a raised seal as she has been on several cruises already!! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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