Rare English Tim Posted June 21, 2009 #1 Share Posted June 21, 2009 My son is bringing afriend on our forthcoming cruise. She is also 17. My TA has asked for a letter to a) get parent's permission to bring her and b) I believe to get their acceptance that should she misbehave, they will accept responsibility. Is this the norm and am I understanding what's required, correctly? I don't think for a minute there will be any behavioural issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trevor182 Posted June 21, 2009 #2 Share Posted June 21, 2009 The wording might be different in the US but the intent is the same. There has to be some documentation that gives permission for the minor to travel with you for obvious reasons. I do not know if there is a requirement for stating responsibilities in case of misbehavior. They rules are different, but similar, so this is probably normal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted June 21, 2009 #3 Share Posted June 21, 2009 In the US, people would normally also get permision to get emergency medical care Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timh111 Posted June 21, 2009 #4 Share Posted June 21, 2009 We had to do this when we took our niece on our Carnival Pride cruise back in 2003. The reason(s) we were told, simply stated, was so we could have temporary "Power-Of-Attorney" over her in the event she needed medical attention. It would allow us to make last minute decisions on her care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethel5 Posted June 21, 2009 #5 Share Posted June 21, 2009 I always get a notarized permission to take my grandkids on the cruise listing the itinerary and allowing them to partake of any activities I deem appropriate, including shore excursions. I also get permission to seek medical attention in the event of an emergency. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitars&cars Posted June 21, 2009 #6 Share Posted June 21, 2009 You will need some sort of power of attorney specifically referencing the minor child(rens) name(s) allowing him/her/them to travel with you. I do not believe that you have to include any statement of responsibility for misbehavior. Personally, I would not sign document containing this type of language. Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubbadog Posted June 21, 2009 #7 Share Posted June 21, 2009 Yep,Thats normal to get a note saying,should she need medical care,or parental guidence,that you are in charge of her,:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skf Posted June 21, 2009 #8 Share Posted June 21, 2009 Do get a notarized letter. You may need this for Immigration. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam in CA Posted June 21, 2009 #9 Share Posted June 21, 2009 I always get a notarized permission to take my grandkids on the cruise listing the itinerary and allowing them to partake of any activities I deem appropriate, including shore excursions. I also get permission to seek medical attention in the event of an emergency.Donna is right. Get whatever you can signed because you never know what can happen. The child could stub their toe on a piece of furniture and break it... you never know so it's best to be prepared. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethel5 Posted June 21, 2009 #10 Share Posted June 21, 2009 Donna is right. Get whatever you can signed because you never know what can happen. The child could stub their toe on a piece of furniture and break it... you never know so it's best to be prepared. I also make sure the names and DOB's and insurance info is on the notarized letter. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaandJeff Posted June 22, 2009 #11 Share Posted June 22, 2009 Many travel requirements changed on June 1, 2009. Here are some links to this issue as addressed by the US Customs and Border Patrol. If they don't work go to www.cbp.gov and then look for the FAQs. http://help.cbp.gov/cgi-bin/customs.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=268&p_created=1043364937&p_sid=zh-DiYAj&p_accessibility=0&p_redirect=&p_lva=&p_sp=cF9zcmNoPTEmcF9zb3J0X2J5PSZwX2dyaWRzb3J0PSZwX3Jvd19jbnQ9MjYxLDI2MSZwX3Byb2RzPTAmcF9jYXRzPTI4MyZwX3B2PSZwX2N2PTEuMjgzJnBfc2VhcmNoX3R5cGU9YW5zd2Vycy5zZWFyY2hfbmwmcF9wYWdlPTE*&p_li=&p_topview=1 http://help.cbp.gov/cgi-bin/customs.cfg/php/enduser/popup_adp.php?p_sid=zh-DiYAj&p_lva=&p_li=&p_faqid=449&p_created=1043364939&p_sp=cF9zcmNoPTEmcF9zb3J0X2J5PSZwX2dyaWRzb3J0PSZwX3Jvd19jbnQ9MjYxLDI2MSZwX3Byb2RzPTAmcF9jYXRzPTI4MyZwX3B2PSZwX2N2PTEuMjgzJnBfc2VhcmNoX3R5cGU9YW5zd2Vycy5zZWFyY2hfbmwmcF9wYWdlPTE* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csaeroach Posted June 22, 2009 #12 Share Posted June 22, 2009 Cruiselines have their own letter they want signed, your TA should be able to obtain a copy of it for you. We had to do this a couple times when taking my newphew and our children's friends who are under age on cruise's when parents are not cruising with the under age child. This was with Carnival Cruise Lines. We were told if they were not signed and faxed in to head office at time of booking, the bookings would be canceled by the cruiselines, as it is a MUST they have it on file.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted June 22, 2009 #13 Share Posted June 22, 2009 Cruiselines have their own letter they want signed, your TA should be able to obtain a copy of it for you. We had to do this a couple times when taking my newphew and our children's friends who are under age on cruise's when parents are not cruising with the under age child. This was with Carnival Cruise Lines. We were told if they were not signed and faxed in to head office at time of booking, the bookings would be canceled by the cruiselines, as it is a MUST they have it on file.... Princess....... Any standard letter should have the same wording and can be used. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethel5 Posted June 22, 2009 #14 Share Posted June 22, 2009 Princess used to have a form that had to be filled out but they stopped doing that a few years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newport dave Posted June 30, 2009 #15 Share Posted June 30, 2009 The OP is from the UK, so I don't know if our UK laws are similar to US laws in respect to this problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hightownCO Posted June 30, 2009 #16 Share Posted June 30, 2009 With regard to your wanting parents to accept legal responsibility should the minor misbehave, you can try getting a signed form but don't know if it will be worth the paper it's written on. You are still the supervising adult and based on 30 years in insurance/claims work, I don't think you can negate that responsibility by a form signed by absent parents. By taking the child you're accepting that non-deligable duty. Sometime back there was someone on the RCCL boards (I think) who was banned for life by the cruise line for something done by a 17yr old teen friend who she brought with them. I recall it had something to do with threatened suicide. Just my 2cents... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wirral Girlie Posted June 30, 2009 #17 Share Posted June 30, 2009 Hi, I'm from UK and when my 17 year old daughter travelled abroad last year with her friend and her family I wrote a letter which the 4 of us parents all signed. It had on it my daughters full name, dob, passport number and travel details and dates. It gave permission for her to travel with them and for them to act in loco parentis ( I think that's the phrase) should emergency treatment be needed. I also included my telephone numbers on it. She took the original on holiday with her and I kept a copy at home Hope this helps. And by the way not one person ever asked to see it! Kim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cacy6893076 Posted June 30, 2009 #18 Share Posted June 30, 2009 You should definitely err on the side of caution and have a notarized letter stating parent's /guardian's permission to take her out of the country for immigration purposes.....not only that but I would personally include in that notarized letter a statement indicating permission for the traveling adult to make judgement on her behalf regarding medical treatment should she become ill or injured onboard...just to cover all bases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted June 30, 2009 #19 Share Posted June 30, 2009 And by the way not one person ever asked to see it! Kim But about the time you don't have it you would be in a real bind. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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