Documentation needed to take niece on cruise

[rickdeni]

We are taking my niece (15) on a cruise in October. What type of documentation will we need. I know I need a notarized statement from her parents allowing me to have her treated in a medical emergency. Do I also need a notarized statement allowing me to take her out of the country? What other documentation will we need.

 

[byrdsnest]

I believe you need a notarized letter allowing you to leave the country signed by both parents. Many have said they did not have this, but we have one for a friend of ours that will be traveling with us. Also, remember to get a copy of the insurance card-JIC

 

[rickdeni]

Thanks!

 

[S. C.]

There will be a card in her cruise docs that you have her parents sign and notarize, When you check in DCL will keep the copy that is with the docs. Not a bad idea to get a notarized letter also for your own records. Don't forget her birth certificate.

ETA: At least that is the way it was when we went. You might want to call DCL to be sure.

 

[S. C.]

I believe you need a notarized letter allowing you to leave the country signed by both parents. Many have said they did not have this, but we have one for a friend of ours that will be traveling with us. Also, remember to get a copy of the insurance card-JIC

Great suggestion about taking the insurance card. We have taken oldest GS on 2 cruises with us. Both times we had Dad and Mom sign & notarized although dad has custody. We didn't want any problems so we covered all the bases before we got there. One less thing to worry about.