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dharma517 · 11-15-2012, 10:19 AM

We leave for our cruise on 12/8 (fantasy). 4 children are going and I didn't get them passports because I was told by my TA that it was a closed loop cruise (western carib) and all I really needed was official BC for them. My DH and I have Passports. The family traveling with us got them for their kids and now I am questioning. I know it is not ideal not to have them but they are not required for kids right? (all my children are under 11)

Next and almost as important. We can bring wine on board? Is there a limit? What about beer/alcohol?

Thank you so much. I have been so crazy busy that I didn't even look at the excursions yet so I very much appreciate any and all help.

Jenn

biggdawg67 · 11-15-2012, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by dharma517

We leave for our cruise on 12/8 (fantasy). 4 children are going and I didn't get them passports because I was told by my TA that it was a closed loop cruise (western carib) and all I really needed was official BC for them. My DH and I have Passports. The family traveling with us got them for their kids and now I am questioning. I know it is not ideal not to have them but they are not required for kids right? (all my children are under 11)

Next and almost as important. We can bring wine on board? Is there a limit? What about beer/alcohol?

Thank you so much. I have been so crazy busy that I didn't even look at the excursions yet so I very much appreciate any and all help.

Jenn

as for the BC as long as they are state official bc with a raised seal you will be fine...wine,beer,& alcohol is all you can carry on it can not be packed in luggage. enjoy

dharma517 · 11-15-2012, 10:32 AM

Thank you so much!!! Guess my 3 year old will be walkin

goeva · 11-15-2012, 10:35 AM

You can find it here.
On Board Beverage Policy

chateau · 11-15-2012, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by dharma517

We can bring wine on board?

Bring one less bottle and crack into one now! Relax... it'll all be ok.

mmi · 11-15-2012, 10:37 AM

This is our 4th cruise, and we still travel with BC's only. Not a problem.

TDC Nala · 11-15-2012, 01:12 PM

You'd need the passports only if something happens that would require you to find another way home from a foreign country, like by air. You would not be able to put the kids on a plane in another country if they don't have passports. Emergency passports would have to be applied for via the US consulate which could take time.

For the cruise itself, no, you don't need the passports, just the birth certificate.

Mokat76 · 11-15-2012, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by dharma517

Thank you so much!!! Guess my 3 year old will be walkin

dharma517 · 11-17-2012, 07:26 AM

Thanks everyone....those were my two biggest worries

GatorMomInNC · 11-17-2012, 10:13 AM

The first couple times I cruised with the kids it was with BC and no problem. They like having their own passport though, so something to think about for the next cruise.

BTW, I am also on this cruise with my 2 kids!! Maybe we'll see you on the ship - are you on our disboards meet? I don't recall seeing your name on the FE list...

11-15-2012, 10:19 AM	#1
dharma517 Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 345	Sort of panicking! help please We leave for our cruise on 12/8 (fantasy). 4 children are going and I didn't get them passports because I was told by my TA that it was a closed loop cruise (western carib) and all I really needed was official BC for them. My DH and I have Passports. The family traveling with us got them for their kids and now I am questioning. I know it is not ideal not to have them but they are not required for kids right? (all my children are under 11) Next and almost as important. We can bring wine on board? Is there a limit? What about beer/alcohol? Thank you so much. I have been so crazy busy that I didn't even look at the excursions yet so I very much appreciate any and all help. Jenn

11-15-2012, 10:35 AM	#4
goeva DIS Veteran Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 1,091	You can find it here. On Board Beverage Policy __________________ Last edited by goeva; 11-15-2012 at 10:42 AM.

11-15-2012, 01:12 PM	#7
TDC Nala 1937, what a year that was Diet Coke on Ice or Else I apparently don't do anything they want to stimulate Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Not far enough outside the Beltway Posts: 54,561	You'd need the passports only if something happens that would require you to find another way home from a foreign country, like by air. You would not be able to put the kids on a plane in another country if they don't have passports. Emergency passports would have to be applied for via the US consulate which could take time. For the cruise itself, no, you don't need the passports, just the birth certificate. __________________

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11-15-2012, 10:32 AM	#3
dharma517 Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 345	Thank you so much!!! Guess my 3 year old will be walkin

11-15-2012, 10:37 AM	#6
mmi Mouseketeer Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 91	This is our 4th cruise, and we still travel with BC's only. Not a problem.

11-17-2012, 07:26 AM	#9
dharma517 Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 345	Thanks everyone....those were my two biggest worries

11-17-2012, 10:13 AM	#10
GatorMomInNC DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: North Carolina Posts: 762	The first couple times I cruised with the kids it was with BC and no problem. They like having their own passport though, so something to think about for the next cruise. BTW, I am also on this cruise with my 2 kids!! Maybe we'll see you on the ship - are you on our disboards meet? I don't recall seeing your name on the FE list...