We booked a last minute cruise and I couldn't get a passport in time even if we expedited it. The travel agent said until January of 2008 I can travel in Mexico and Honduras (where the cruise is going) with my birth certificate and ID... but she said it would take longer. HAs anyone ever done this?
2007-05-16 02:35:44 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ Travel (General) ➔ Other - Destinations
Both the cruise line and the travel agent confirmed that this is legal but it takes longer, I was just wondering if anyone has done it and if it infact DOES take longer...
2007-05-16 02:44:56 · update #1
I went on a cruise from March 30 to April 10 of this yearout of Ft. Lauderdale. We applied for our passports in January but they did not come until we came back from the cruise. We had to order new birth certificates because the origanals were sent in with the application. As for embarkation... It went very smoothly and it takes just a minute or two longer to check your BC. Especially if you're a married woman. Then you might want to take along your marriage certificate to explain the difference in last name from your BC to your Driver's License. They told us boarding would start at 1:00 and if you wanted to avoid lines then come at 2:30. We showed up at 11:30 and sailed right through. I'd suggest you apply soon for your next cruise. You'll need one Jan 2008. You'll have a great time and bon voyage.
2007-05-16 07:38:00 · answer #1 · answered by Dusie 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A co-worker of mine went on a cruise to Mexico and as long as she had a photo id and birth certificate she said people were allowed. I would check with the cruise company to be sure though.
2007-05-16 02:40:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I haven't but I would not worry because cruise passengers are treated much better than people at border crossings. The only time you will probably have to show your ID is when you arrive to the ship to board. I doubt anyone else will ask to see ID for the duration. Have fun. I love traveling! ( Can you say Tegucigalpa? Don't worry about that either, it's "Tegus" for short.)
2007-05-16 02:46:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every time I went on a cruise I had to present my passport. I would suggest not to talk to the agent but to get hold of the Liner you will be traveling on and speak to their offices. Never heard of it, but it is maybe a possibility? Enjoy it.
2007-05-16 02:43:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to do it all the time before I got a passport, and they lied to you. It takes the same exact amount of time for them to look at a birth certificate as it does for them to look at a passport, provided that your birth certificate isn't in Russian or something.
2007-05-17 11:27:46 · answer #5 · answered by outlander5790 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I did last year but I know that the policys have changed or are going to. Contact the company you are cruising for more information.
2007-05-16 02:44:42 · answer #6 · answered by vixenfay 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think this is mostly used for kids under the age of 18. I haven't known any adult who has done this. But teens and kids often do. I wouldn't think it would take much longer but I'm not exactly sure.
2007-05-17 11:52:53 · answer #7 · answered by Chili_15 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope, first ive heard of that, and i cruise lots
2007-05-16 02:42:07 · answer #8 · answered by leigha 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might not be boarding your ship.
2007-05-16 02:41:32 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋