Last minute moment of panic!!!

[KBT35]

Ok I woke up this morning in a panic! I've read everything here at least 10x over but cannot recall for certain if I absolutely MUST have a passport for my DS to leave the boat in Nassau for Atlantis!!! Yes I have a passport and know the risk if he falls ill etc....I'm not asking which is preferred just if it's necessary. I have his proper long form birth certificate and we have trip insurance via USAA. Please tell me I haven't completely screwed up!!

I didn't get him one because I didn't want to fight over not needing his fathers consent (state law only recognizes mother as legal parent for child born out of wedlock....but it's still always a fight!)



*******DISREGARD I FOUND MY ANSWER!!!!**********

 

[disneyfaninaz]

For a minor to leave and reboard the ship, all he/she needs is a KTTW card. You do not need passports and/or birth certificates to get off and on the ship. You only need to show passports/bc when checking in at the terminal.

However, adults must show KTTW card and picture ID when getting off and returning to the ship at any port.

 

[cypressmom]

However, adults must show KTTW card and picture ID when getting off and returning to the ship at any port.

Is a drivers license ok or do you need a passport?

 

[kcashner]

For adults--ANY government issued photo ID (that means Driver's license, military ID, federal/state government employment ID, etc) plus KTTW must be presented to get on and off the ship. For minors, only a KTTW is needed.

 

[cypressmom]

For adults--ANY government issued photo ID (that means Driver's license, military ID, federal/state government employment ID, etc) plus KTTW must be presented to get on and off the ship. For minors, only a KTTW is needed.

Thanks so much!!

 

[trimix]

DCL will have a picture of you associated with your KTTW card so, although they tell you to have photo ID with you, I have never been asked for it.

But, for those who have passports, why leave passports on the ship? If you miss the ship, passports in your stateroom are useless.

 

[hrhdhd]

Ok I woke up this morning in a panic! I've read everything here at least 10x over but cannot recall for certain if I absolutely MUST have a passport for my DS to leave the boat in Nassau for Atlantis!

Just for future readers of this thread: although you DON'T need a passport on these closed-loop cruises, on a cruise where you DO need a passport, it's presented when you initially embark the ship to ensure you have met the requirement.

You can't go on a cruise needing a passport but say, "Well, I just won't get off the ship in any ports." You won't be able to get on the ship in the first place.