Lauderdale257 Posted December 14, 2017 #1 Share Posted December 14, 2017 We’re cruising Costa the beginning. We’re bringinh our (who will be) 9 month old son. Dad and I both have passports. Ports of call are Grand Cayman, Roatan, Belize, Cozumel and Progresso, I know a passport is recommended in case of an emergency. But, is it required on Costa for him to have a passport? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whogo Posted December 14, 2017 #2 Share Posted December 14, 2017 Where do you embark and disembark the cruise? Are you all US citizens? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capriccio Posted December 14, 2017 #3 Share Posted December 14, 2017 We’re cruising Costa the beginning. We’re bringinh our (who will be) 9 month old son. Dad and I both have passports. Ports of call are Grand Cayman, Roatan, Belize, Cozumel and Progresso, I know a passport is recommended in case of an emergency. But, is it required on Costa for him to have a passport? I would ask this on the Costa Board (https://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=138) or, better yet, see what Costa requires on your cruise summary. Even if not required by US border patrol and immigration, the cruise line may require it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shmoo here Posted December 14, 2017 #4 Share Posted December 14, 2017 We’re cruising Costa the beginning. We’re bringinh our (who will be) 9 month old son. Dad and I both have passports. Ports of call are Grand Cayman, Roatan, Belize, Cozumel and Progresso, I know a passport is recommended in case of an emergency. But, is it required on Costa for him to have a passport? As noted, this is a question best directed to Costa. While legally there may be no requirement, some cruise lines have stricter requirements than the law in that regard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauderdale257 Posted December 14, 2017 Author #5 Share Posted December 14, 2017 Where do you embark and disembark the cruise? Are you all US citizens? Fort Lauderdale, yes we’re all us citizens. I planned on calling Costa in the morning. But I was just curious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leaveitallbehind Posted December 14, 2017 #6 Share Posted December 14, 2017 I doubt you will need a passport for your child. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauderdale257 Posted December 14, 2017 Author #7 Share Posted December 14, 2017 I doubt you will need a passport for your child. I was thinking the same but when I go to our online check in, which needs to be completed, there is no option to skip or put his birth certificate as a form of ID. I’m calling in the morning, just curious if anyone had any experiences. We had no issues with carnival when we took him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted December 14, 2017 #8 Share Posted December 14, 2017 Best to just call them today as you mentioned. Rules change. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sparks1093 Posted December 14, 2017 #9 Share Posted December 14, 2017 I know people might have a hard time believing that I'm typing this but if it were me I would get a passport for the little one. The reason is because infants can get very sick very quickly so the risk in this case is heightened and heightened to the point where I personally wouldn't feel comfortable without it. I would also strongly recommend travel insurance for much the same reason. But unless this is something that Costa requires you could make the trip on a birth certificate alone if you felt comfortable with the risk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyDawg Posted December 14, 2017 #10 Share Posted December 14, 2017 I know people might have a hard time believing that I'm typing this but if it were me I would get a passport for the little one. The reason is because infants can get very sick very quickly so the risk in this case is heightened and heightened to the point where I personally wouldn't feel comfortable without it. I would also strongly recommend travel insurance for much the same reason. But unless this is something that Costa requires you could make the trip on a birth certificate alone if you felt comfortable with the risk. :eek: I just spit out my coffee!!! It's really cold outside this morning and with your post I now know that................... HELL JUST FROZE OVER. ;);) :D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hflors Posted December 14, 2017 #11 Share Posted December 14, 2017 I know people might have a hard time believing that I'm typing this but if it were me I would get a passport for the little one. The reason is because infants can get very sick very quickly so the risk in this case is heightened and heightened to the point where I personally wouldn't feel comfortable without it. I would also strongly recommend travel insurance for much the same reason. But unless this is something that Costa requires you could make the trip on a birth certificate alone if you felt comfortable with the risk. Yep another surprised person, but the advice is wise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatbush Flyer Posted December 15, 2017 #12 Share Posted December 15, 2017 I know people might have a hard time believing that I'm typing this but if it were me I would get a passport for the little one. The reason is because infants can get very sick very quickly so the risk in this case is heightened and heightened to the point where I personally wouldn't feel comfortable without it. I would also strongly recommend travel insurance for much the same reason. But unless this is something that Costa requires you could make the trip on a birth certificate alone if you felt comfortable with the risk. No, we all knew that if you drank yourself into a stupor, you would see the light. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sparks1093 Posted December 15, 2017 #13 Share Posted December 15, 2017 No, we all knew that if you drank yourself into a stupor, you would see the light. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Hate to disappoint you but that had nothing to do with it;). What I posted is consistent with what I've always posted. People need to make up their own minds based on their travel needs and their risk factors. Being a father and former EMT I know how quickly infants can get sick, which is a heightened risk factor and while the OP did not ask for unsolicited advice I felt it best to include that info for their consideration. What they choose to do with the info is up to them and it's still their decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatbush Flyer Posted December 16, 2017 #14 Share Posted December 16, 2017 Hate to disappoint you but that had nothing to do with it;). What I posted is consistent with what I've always posted. People need to make up their own minds based on their travel needs and their risk factors. Being a father and former EMT I know how quickly infants can get sick, which is a heightened risk factor and while the OP did not ask for unsolicited advice I felt it best to include that info for their consideration. What they choose to do with the info is up to them and it's still their decision. Just "yankin' your chain." Merry Christmas and any other holiday you may celebrate. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sparks1093 Posted December 16, 2017 #15 Share Posted December 16, 2017 Just "yankin' your chain."Merry Christmas and any other holiday you may celebrate. Sent from my iPhone using Forums No worries, I recognize chain yankin' when I see it:). Merry Christmas to you and yours also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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