Help - I'm worried......

[ksadonnab]

I'll be taking my grandson on his very first cruise this year.

 

Any suggestions/ideas to make check in as painless as possible.

 

I know I will need special documents in order for him to board, please help me with them.

 

I am actually petrified that we will be denied boarding because of one item I do not have.

 

Also, another issue that worries me is that my daughther (his mom) is now

re-married so her last name is NOT the same as his.

 

Please help me dot the "i's" and cross the "t's" :)

[LMaxwell]

Start here on info you should have regarding a letter giving you permission to travel with the child.

 

https://help.cbp.gov/app/answers/detail/a_id/268/related/1/session/L2F2LzEvdGltZS8xMzg5MDQ5ODcxL3NpZC8xT1A0VkpKbA%3D%3D

[setsail]

You will be fine. Just follow rci guidelines

 

http://www.royalcaribbean.com/customersupport/faq/details.do?pagename=frequently_asked_questions&pnav=5&pnav=2&faqType=faq&faqSubjectId=329&faqSubjectName=Cruise+Documents&faqId=249

[sweetpea1714]

If you are the only adult in your party I believe the kid needs a passport. You also should secure written and notarized letters with permission to travel from the mom and dad. You need both.

[uksimonusa]

If you are the only adult in your party I believe the kid needs a passport. You also should secure written and notarized letters with permission to travel from the mom and dad. You need both.

 

No passport needed for American Citizens on a closed loop cruise, irrespective of the amount of adults travelling. A birth certificate issued by an American State, is fine for children under 16, those over 16 will also need a government issued ID.

 

A notarized permission letter should also include permission to sign waivers for sports events etc. and to give medical permission.

[reallyitsmema]

If you are the only adult in your party I believe the kid needs a passport. You also should secure written and notarized letters with permission to travel from the mom and dad. You need both.

A US citizen does not need a passport to travel on a closed loop cruise no matter what their age or who is in their party.

 

Can you provide a link to where you are seeing a passport is needed?

[looking4info]

CONSENT FOR MINOR CHILDREN TO TRAVEL

Date:_____________________

I (we):______________________________________________________________

authorize my/our minor child(ren):___________________________________________

to travel to:_________________________________ on:_________________________

aboard Airline/Flight Number:________________________________________

and/or Cruise Ship:_____________________________________________ with:

____________________________________________________________. Their expected

date of return is _______________________.

In addition, I (we) authorize:______________________________________ to consent

to any necessary routine or emergency medical treatment during the aforementioned trip.

 

Signed:_________________________________ (Parent)

Signed:_________________________________ (Parent)

 

Address:________________________________________

_______________________________________________

 

Telephone:______________________________________

 

Sworn to and signed before me, a Notary Public,

 

this _______ day of _______________, 20____

________________________________________

Notary Public Signature and Seal

 

Have used this format on nine different trips with no problems. Modify as needed.

Edited May 8, 2014 by looking4info

[33tekfan]

I'll be taking my grandson on his very first cruise this year.

 

Any suggestions/ideas to make check in as painless as possible.

 

I know I will need special documents in order for him to board, please help me with them.

 

I am actually petrified that we will be denied boarding because of one item I do not have.

 

Also, another issue that worries me is that my daughther (his mom) is now

re-married so her last name is NOT the same as his.

 

Please help me dot the "i's" and cross the "t's" :)

 

It sounds like your grandson's parents are not together anymore. In that case, you will likely need a document from both parents saying it is ok for him to travel with you.

 

That being said, I have never been asked for the documentation but I have always had it with me, because like you said, I would hate to be turned away because of it! Folks have been asked, just stating that I am not one of them!

 

Sounds like a fun time - enjoy!

[cb at sea]

All you need is his BC, and a letter from his parent/s allowing him to travel with you. That's it.

[uksimonusa]

All you need is his BC, and a letter from his parent/s allowing him to travel with you. That's it.

 

The letter needs more than just allowing him to travel, it also needs to give permission to sign waivers and most importantly to authorize medical treatment, should it be needed. It also needs to be notarized. Now That's it!!

[TEXASMUNK]

Yes. Same letter from both. One each...Plus, as a safety measure, have both give you authorization for medical treatment. This covers all the bases.

 

And no, we take our grandson, in the same situation as you, no passport needed.

[Captain Canuck]

love the info and tips I get on this site

 

but I would NEVER rely on legal info from posters and there are guys like Mikey who is RCMP who I would likely trust my life with kicking in doors

 

use this info get a start but please contact the cruise line AND Immigration to check (even then get it in writing if you can)

 

lots of people do it so do not worry too much..just enough