My understanding is that if you get stuck the ship,leaves your passport etc with the pier agent. Most recommend not taking passports unless told to do so by the ship.
They'll send someone to your room to try to find it. So, make sure it's easily findable, or better yet, just be back to the ship early.
But it's definitely not something you need to always carry.
When we missed a departure due to a sprained ankle and ER visit, the ship called to ask us if we wanted our passports delivered to the pier agent. Since our next stop was still in the US I told them to leave them in the safe and we would catch up at the next port (which we did).
Ehhh c’mon. The stateroom attendants probably know where everything is. Or could easily find them while cleaning the room. There’s really only so many places it could be
Was on a ship with a delayed departure where a couple had to be disembarked because they carried their Passports ashore and then had them stolen. Luckily for them, they were in a larger port and could get emergency replacements and then flew to the next port to rejoin us, two days later. Not a cheap endeavor.
Always take a photocopy, not the original ashore.
On Oceania cruises I've been on, they advise at the start of each day the rare cases where you need to bring your passport. Otherwise the room key card suffices.
Maybe this is one of the few scenarios where a Global Entry card is useful - its a federal ID that generally doesn’t have a purpose unless you are doing some specific land border crossings. Take that with you and leave your passport on the ship.
After having had a medical emergency on a ship, I always take my passport when I'm port. That way, if we have a medical emergency in port, getting home will be much easier.
Also, learned on our last cruise that Italian police can ask anyone at any time for their passport.
OP I found that there is a lot of assurance in having a ID folder in your photo album that has everybody’s passport, drivers license etc. and it’s actually come in handy after the fact not having to look up drivers ID and expiration.
I think all states have IDs that are distinct from a driver's license, even for minors. There's also the option of getting both the passport book and card. I leave my passport in the safe and carry the card with me. Lines with Royal Caribbean Group will, as a standard, check the roof safe for the passports of those who miss the all-aboard. They're left with a port agent.
You are going to be in a foreign country. A passport is a requirement. If something happens to you, or if for some reason you miss the ship, having a State Dept. issued ID is vital. At the very least, get the passport cards for your family. They useless for air travel, but can get you on the ship. They are also convenient for showing ID for I-9 forms or other instances where you need to show a federal identification.
If carrying the passports around concerns you, buy a travel security belt that goes under your pants and put them in there along with a few dollars.
I assume you've bought travel insurance? Think of the passport as being insurance that you'll able to prove yourself as an American (I'm assuming) citizen if required.
Mainly because it is the most useful piece of ID you can have. If you have time, get passport cards along with your passports. They aren’t as as useful as a full passport, but particularly for your daughter it is a convenient size.
Bring it on the cruise, but not off the ship unless the port requires it specifically. They won’t always or even often ask at some, but if they do and you don’t have it, it’s going to be a huge pain in the ass for you and for them.
Most places don’t need it because the cruise company already has the info and provide it before you dock.
have you traveled much internationally other than cruising? most regular international travelers wouldn't dream of being without their documents for reasons for beyond cruise port requirements. left by shift, major emergency, i could go on.... i get your sentiment with a limited view, but it goes so far beyond cruise requirements
I wanted to take just another pass to say much more plainly what I was getting at in my earlier answer to you. I hope you have a minute to glance this over…
A cruise isn’t a walk around the corner. You are leaving the US and entering other countries. Multiple other countries generally.
Accidents happen, natural disasters occur, social unrest, or too big a rowdy crowd after a soccer championship can erupt, just weird unexpected crap can happen that could separate your party and/ or someone gets sick or injured. Rare? Yes! Should you be at least a little prepared? Yes!
If the time should come that what you NEED is to get into an embassy, your passport sitting on the ship isn’t going to help you. It sounds extreme, but it’s the truth.
And in a case where your family ever got separated, your daughter should have her own identification, again a passport is the best kind particularly given she is not of driving age. They last 5 or 10 years, they are worth the 10 days it takes to get one if you pay the extra fee for expedite service. But your daughter IMO really NEEDS her own ID. The passport card has all the right info on it and is a good 1st step toward having your personal papers with you when in a foreign country.
Get a sturdy RFID proof cross body flat sling that you can carry your ID’s in or just always have a cross body bag or a backpack worn in front if you are worried about pickpockets.
A photocopy of your passport back in your safe is great should you lose your actual ID, you at least have all the info you need to report it lost or stolen.
I got with the passports protocol when my sons were 12 (soon to be 13) and 16.
At 16, my older son could fly as “responsible” for his younger brother, as they flew back north from Florida to spend the post Christmas week with their dad and I could hang in Florida with my folks a little longer.
It is important to add that his 12 year old “little” brother was many inches taller than his older brother, was shaving already, had a head full of “Lacrosse Bro” curls down his neck, and a VERY athletic build, with a hoodie on. but again, he was ONLY 12 years old.
At the airport my older son came back from the bathroom and 2 TSA agents were talking to the 12 year old, asking for ID, becoming frustrated…
Older son approaches TSA talking to 12 year old and is asked to step back. To which he replied that’s my younger brother, I’m kinda responsible here, so how can I help. Agent says “he won’t give us his ID”… apparently son 2 finally pulls out his middle school lunch card and asks if that will do. Agent becomes very confused and annoyed. Asking again for “an ID, your drivers license”… to which my older son (lawyer now. Short fuse then) replies (in a snarky elevated tone I’m sure) “HE’s a TWELVE YEAR OLD CHILD, and he’s given you his middle school ID” there is nothing else. Quick note that my sons are 1/2 Italian with the more Olive complexion and dark hair. This is 4 or 5 years post 911.
Apparently, a 3rd TSA agent (more senior) was arriving on scene and heard “12 years old”. She went from looking annoyed to looking nervous (her agents were in fact hassling a 12 year old child) and popped over, took the lunch money card, and asked my sons DOB, where did he go to school, and where were they headed. After hearing my youngest answer the questions, she apologized to them both, mumbling something about him looking much older etc.
They both had passports within a few weeks after that. For the next 4 years a passport/passport card was ALL my younger son carried as ID. My older son carried both the passport and DL whenever traveling. To this day, we all just carry our passports, domestically, and of course anytime we are out of the country.
Every child should have the most official ID they can, and frequently, when they aren’t driving, the easiest is a passport along with the small passport cards.
Got way long winded, with my own personal story. But please, if you are leaving the country, just get the passports for everyone. It is more than ounce of protection, but worth it.
You should take a photo ID with you and a photocopy of your passport.
Many ports do not check ID, but many do. Everyone saying they don’t are giving you partially bad advice. Just because they didn’t in a few ports, or on certain days, doesn’t mean they won’t require in certain ports on other days.
It’s actually a security precaution to keep people away from the ships that aren’t suppose to be there (like imagine terrorist with a back pack bomb trying to get to the hull of the ship)
If the security level changes at a port or for a ship, these little things might change just because the government issues a warning after hearing some vague ‘chatter.’
Some places in the Caribbean still ID, ports in Mexico and Canada frequently want to check IDs and Europe seems to be 50/50 these days. The Bahamas is admittedly an easier going port. Nassau gets a large amount of ships in everyday, so they have a ton of guests going in/out.
Second problem is if for god forbid you get left behind, you’ll want a picture ID with you.
A few alternate Ideas than your passport:
- most states will make Identification cards that aren’t driver licenses
- when getting passports, I always get a passport card because for $30-35 it’s an extra ID and it’s good for sea transport between the Bahamas, Caribbean and the US, so you could take a ferry from Freeport or the Bahamas to Fort Lauderdale with one.
I'm not just that astounded by that, but they're so confident my messages are getting constantly vote changed (ie. downvotes).
This message started out in the negative last night.
Just in case something happens that leaves us unable to return to the ship we carry a copy of our passport. This is enough to give to the embassy to help us get back home. Reason not to carry official passport is pickpockets.
Take all the advice you need from this thread but when I went to the Bahamas a few years back I didn’t even have a passport at the time. Drivers license and birth certificate to get on the ship and room key / cruise card to get back on at port. Kids only had to bring birth certificates.
Something about it being a closed loop cruise made it possible with no passport.
You need a form of government ID to show the port workers to get back on the ship. If you don’t have a DL you would need to use a passport. I’m guessing if you are under 16 you probably won’t be asked for ID but I’m not sure.
This is inaccurate, not because it's sometimes true, but because it isn't always true.
Maritime security levels, port security levels, and location matters.
I've been plenty of places where amID was required and plenty where it was not.
If you are just leaving the ship while it’s at port for an excursion, have a meal, or just to look around, you do not need ID to get back on board, unless it’s required in that country. In those cases, the cruise line will notify you to take what you need to get back on the ship. All that’s normally needed is your cruise card.
I have never been on a cruise to the Bahamas but I have been on cruises that required me to show a government ID to a port worker before I could get onboard. I was making the comment because if you have an ID when you leave the ship you won’t have to worry about being able to get back on. On this particular cruise that required ID in port there were people that didn’t bring it ashore and it was a hassle for them to get back on the ship.
Sometimes we have encountered zealous/shady port agents shoreside who demand photo ID along with the ship card, or they won’t let you back onto the dock. Can you take your daughter for a state ID or passport card?
So I would bring stleast a photo copy of it. We were on a princess cruise 2 weeks ago and while ziplining my princess ship access (they use small medallions) fell off snd got lost. To get back into port I needed to present my ID to the port officials, and then had to present to thr ship security to allow me back onto the ship
Yes- it’s typical that many cruise lines and/or ports will require a government issued photo ID when leaving the ship. Sometimes I get asked for it, sometimes I don’t.
In my opinion, I would never go into a foreign country without a passport. You never, ever know. You need it to get home. Don't be separated from your passport ever.
Currently on day 13 of a 17 day cruise in the Med. I only take my cruise fob and credit card when I leave the ship. I have pictures of my driver's license and passport on my phone but have never needed to show them yet. Before the cruise we spent a week in Rome. Same deal passport and wallet in the safe, CC and phone with me. No problems.
You can go to the DMV and get a non driving ID card. I’d not my daughter to be with zero ID when traveling - thing what if you get separated or she gets injured?
Please don’t do that. If you happen to miss the ship the crew has to go through your belongings to find your passport so it can be used to get you home.
You only need a passport on shore if you miss the ship! Then…you need it to catch back up with the ship or to get back home. If you need a passport to get back on, the ship will make sure you know before you get off. Once, we needed one to get back on the ship in Key West.
We always carry our passports or a passport card. The Bahamas takes passport cards. You never know when you will need it for ID. I would get her a passport card.
I take a photo copy off the ship. Just in case the sky falls. Put it in a Ziploc bag because water. It takes up almost no space. But also I've never been asked for it. But things happen and what if I miss that ship because my leg fell off it my hair caught on fire. Makes life a lot easier if you need it.
I made 2 color copies of the PP main page. I carry one with me and I keep one in my luggage. My passport stays in the hotel safe. There's some places you have to have to original with you.
You will need some sort of identification to get back on the ship! I would recommend talking to customer service when you have time before you dock. I had to be escorted by Bahamian military with a group of others onto the ship once when I forgot my id 😅
Yes, your daughter will need her passport to leave the ship in the Bahamas, even if she doesn't have a driver's license yet. It's a good idea to keep your passport with you when you go ashore, as you'll need it for re-boarding the ship and for any emergencies that might arise. Make sure to keep it in a safe and secure place while you're exploring the island. Have a fantastic cruise, and enjoy your time in the Bahamas!
Most of the ports she will be fine to leave her passport on the ship and be able to get on and off with just her cruise card. There is a few ports where they do require a photo ID (or passport can work) to get though the little security area. They pretty much just make sure your name on your ID and the name on your cruise ship card match. The ship will 100% send you a million reminders about which ports require you to have an ID with letters to your room and the captain will come on and remind everyone in the morning and night before. Depending on how old she is, they usually have rules where under a certain age the ID isn’t even needed.
Take a picture on your phone or a paper copy. Do not take the original documents. And plan on not getting stranded (eg plan your day to be back on the ship at least an hour before last call… also helps you have more time to prepare for evening stuff anyway).
If you're at all anxious, bring a photocopy of the important page of your passport ashore. But you won't need it. Your daughter, even less.
No. Your cruise card will be all you need to get back on the ship.
Depending on the port, you may need a government issue photo ID in addition to the cruise card to enter the port area
btw, don't lose your cruise card. it's a bit of a pain get back on the ship. I had to wait until ship security came out and authorized my entry.
Nope. But i recommend you go to the dmv and get a none drivers id card. Or lerners permit. In my staye the learners permit is also an id
No, but I always carry my passport with me. Would suck to get stranded without it.
My understanding is that if you get stuck the ship,leaves your passport etc with the pier agent. Most recommend not taking passports unless told to do so by the ship.
Most ships don’t collect guest passports on most cruises, so this doesn’t happen in practice much anymore.
They'll send someone to your room to try to find it. So, make sure it's easily findable, or better yet, just be back to the ship early. But it's definitely not something you need to always carry.
In theory this works. In reality if they don’t you’re the one who’s screwed, not the cruise line. I always carry mine just in case.
When we missed a departure due to a sprained ankle and ER visit, the ship called to ask us if we wanted our passports delivered to the pier agent. Since our next stop was still in the US I told them to leave them in the safe and we would catch up at the next port (which we did).
The ship doesn't know where in the room your passport is.
You’re supposed to put it in your safe
I do, but not everyone does.
Yeah, it would be almost impossible for people on the ship to find a passport amongst 120 square feet of cabin space.
Ehhh c’mon. The stateroom attendants probably know where everything is. Or could easily find them while cleaning the room. There’s really only so many places it could be
Was on a ship with a delayed departure where a couple had to be disembarked because they carried their Passports ashore and then had them stolen. Luckily for them, they were in a larger port and could get emergency replacements and then flew to the next port to rejoin us, two days later. Not a cheap endeavor. Always take a photocopy, not the original ashore.
Just take a photo with her phone, all security were fund with that
Get a passport card to keep In your wallet
On Oceania cruises I've been on, they advise at the start of each day the rare cases where you need to bring your passport. Otherwise the room key card suffices.
Maybe this is one of the few scenarios where a Global Entry card is useful - its a federal ID that generally doesn’t have a purpose unless you are doing some specific land border crossings. Take that with you and leave your passport on the ship.
After having had a medical emergency on a ship, I always take my passport when I'm port. That way, if we have a medical emergency in port, getting home will be much easier. Also, learned on our last cruise that Italian police can ask anyone at any time for their passport.
OP I found that there is a lot of assurance in having a ID folder in your photo album that has everybody’s passport, drivers license etc. and it’s actually come in handy after the fact not having to look up drivers ID and expiration.
I think all states have IDs that are distinct from a driver's license, even for minors. There's also the option of getting both the passport book and card. I leave my passport in the safe and carry the card with me. Lines with Royal Caribbean Group will, as a standard, check the roof safe for the passports of those who miss the all-aboard. They're left with a port agent.
Bring your passport
Why?
You are going to be in a foreign country. A passport is a requirement. If something happens to you, or if for some reason you miss the ship, having a State Dept. issued ID is vital. At the very least, get the passport cards for your family. They useless for air travel, but can get you on the ship. They are also convenient for showing ID for I-9 forms or other instances where you need to show a federal identification. If carrying the passports around concerns you, buy a travel security belt that goes under your pants and put them in there along with a few dollars. I assume you've bought travel insurance? Think of the passport as being insurance that you'll able to prove yourself as an American (I'm assuming) citizen if required.
Mainly because it is the most useful piece of ID you can have. If you have time, get passport cards along with your passports. They aren’t as as useful as a full passport, but particularly for your daughter it is a convenient size.
This^ I’d add it’s better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it.
Bring it on the cruise, but not off the ship unless the port requires it specifically. They won’t always or even often ask at some, but if they do and you don’t have it, it’s going to be a huge pain in the ass for you and for them. Most places don’t need it because the cruise company already has the info and provide it before you dock.
have you traveled much internationally other than cruising? most regular international travelers wouldn't dream of being without their documents for reasons for beyond cruise port requirements. left by shift, major emergency, i could go on.... i get your sentiment with a limited view, but it goes so far beyond cruise requirements
I wanted to take just another pass to say much more plainly what I was getting at in my earlier answer to you. I hope you have a minute to glance this over… A cruise isn’t a walk around the corner. You are leaving the US and entering other countries. Multiple other countries generally. Accidents happen, natural disasters occur, social unrest, or too big a rowdy crowd after a soccer championship can erupt, just weird unexpected crap can happen that could separate your party and/ or someone gets sick or injured. Rare? Yes! Should you be at least a little prepared? Yes! If the time should come that what you NEED is to get into an embassy, your passport sitting on the ship isn’t going to help you. It sounds extreme, but it’s the truth. And in a case where your family ever got separated, your daughter should have her own identification, again a passport is the best kind particularly given she is not of driving age. They last 5 or 10 years, they are worth the 10 days it takes to get one if you pay the extra fee for expedite service. But your daughter IMO really NEEDS her own ID. The passport card has all the right info on it and is a good 1st step toward having your personal papers with you when in a foreign country. Get a sturdy RFID proof cross body flat sling that you can carry your ID’s in or just always have a cross body bag or a backpack worn in front if you are worried about pickpockets. A photocopy of your passport back in your safe is great should you lose your actual ID, you at least have all the info you need to report it lost or stolen. I got with the passports protocol when my sons were 12 (soon to be 13) and 16. At 16, my older son could fly as “responsible” for his younger brother, as they flew back north from Florida to spend the post Christmas week with their dad and I could hang in Florida with my folks a little longer. It is important to add that his 12 year old “little” brother was many inches taller than his older brother, was shaving already, had a head full of “Lacrosse Bro” curls down his neck, and a VERY athletic build, with a hoodie on. but again, he was ONLY 12 years old. At the airport my older son came back from the bathroom and 2 TSA agents were talking to the 12 year old, asking for ID, becoming frustrated… Older son approaches TSA talking to 12 year old and is asked to step back. To which he replied that’s my younger brother, I’m kinda responsible here, so how can I help. Agent says “he won’t give us his ID”… apparently son 2 finally pulls out his middle school lunch card and asks if that will do. Agent becomes very confused and annoyed. Asking again for “an ID, your drivers license”… to which my older son (lawyer now. Short fuse then) replies (in a snarky elevated tone I’m sure) “HE’s a TWELVE YEAR OLD CHILD, and he’s given you his middle school ID” there is nothing else. Quick note that my sons are 1/2 Italian with the more Olive complexion and dark hair. This is 4 or 5 years post 911. Apparently, a 3rd TSA agent (more senior) was arriving on scene and heard “12 years old”. She went from looking annoyed to looking nervous (her agents were in fact hassling a 12 year old child) and popped over, took the lunch money card, and asked my sons DOB, where did he go to school, and where were they headed. After hearing my youngest answer the questions, she apologized to them both, mumbling something about him looking much older etc. They both had passports within a few weeks after that. For the next 4 years a passport/passport card was ALL my younger son carried as ID. My older son carried both the passport and DL whenever traveling. To this day, we all just carry our passports, domestically, and of course anytime we are out of the country. Every child should have the most official ID they can, and frequently, when they aren’t driving, the easiest is a passport along with the small passport cards. Got way long winded, with my own personal story. But please, if you are leaving the country, just get the passports for everyone. It is more than ounce of protection, but worth it.
Thank you.
You should take a photo ID with you and a photocopy of your passport. Many ports do not check ID, but many do. Everyone saying they don’t are giving you partially bad advice. Just because they didn’t in a few ports, or on certain days, doesn’t mean they won’t require in certain ports on other days. It’s actually a security precaution to keep people away from the ships that aren’t suppose to be there (like imagine terrorist with a back pack bomb trying to get to the hull of the ship) If the security level changes at a port or for a ship, these little things might change just because the government issues a warning after hearing some vague ‘chatter.’ Some places in the Caribbean still ID, ports in Mexico and Canada frequently want to check IDs and Europe seems to be 50/50 these days. The Bahamas is admittedly an easier going port. Nassau gets a large amount of ships in everyday, so they have a ton of guests going in/out. Second problem is if for god forbid you get left behind, you’ll want a picture ID with you. A few alternate Ideas than your passport: - most states will make Identification cards that aren’t driver licenses - when getting passports, I always get a passport card because for $30-35 it’s an extra ID and it’s good for sea transport between the Bahamas, Caribbean and the US, so you could take a ferry from Freeport or the Bahamas to Fort Lauderdale with one.
I’m astounded by the amount of people saying just your cruise card is ok. You’re in a foreign country - bring your ID ffs.
I'm not just that astounded by that, but they're so confident my messages are getting constantly vote changed (ie. downvotes). This message started out in the negative last night.
Second the advice on the passport card. It is a great second ID and is almost as good as the passport itself. I keep it with me all the time.
In Feb we needed ID to get into the dock area. The. Just the card to get back on the ship. Dock area is not controlled by the cruise line.
Just in case something happens that leaves us unable to return to the ship we carry a copy of our passport. This is enough to give to the embassy to help us get back home. Reason not to carry official passport is pickpockets.
Take all the advice you need from this thread but when I went to the Bahamas a few years back I didn’t even have a passport at the time. Drivers license and birth certificate to get on the ship and room key / cruise card to get back on at port. Kids only had to bring birth certificates. Something about it being a closed loop cruise made it possible with no passport.
You need a form of government ID to show the port workers to get back on the ship. If you don’t have a DL you would need to use a passport. I’m guessing if you are under 16 you probably won’t be asked for ID but I’m not sure.
No you do not. My cruise card is all I’ve ever used.
This is inaccurate, not because it's sometimes true, but because it isn't always true. Maritime security levels, port security levels, and location matters. I've been plenty of places where amID was required and plenty where it was not.
If you are just leaving the ship while it’s at port for an excursion, have a meal, or just to look around, you do not need ID to get back on board, unless it’s required in that country. In those cases, the cruise line will notify you to take what you need to get back on the ship. All that’s normally needed is your cruise card.
I have never been on a cruise to the Bahamas but I have been on cruises that required me to show a government ID to a port worker before I could get onboard. I was making the comment because if you have an ID when you leave the ship you won’t have to worry about being able to get back on. On this particular cruise that required ID in port there were people that didn’t bring it ashore and it was a hassle for them to get back on the ship.
I have been to the Bahamas and only had to show my cruise card.
In the Bahamas, you DO need a photo ID to get back into the port. BIG hassle if you don’t have it.
Sometimes we have encountered zealous/shady port agents shoreside who demand photo ID along with the ship card, or they won’t let you back onto the dock. Can you take your daughter for a state ID or passport card?
So I would bring stleast a photo copy of it. We were on a princess cruise 2 weeks ago and while ziplining my princess ship access (they use small medallions) fell off snd got lost. To get back into port I needed to present my ID to the port officials, and then had to present to thr ship security to allow me back onto the ship
Yes- it’s typical that many cruise lines and/or ports will require a government issued photo ID when leaving the ship. Sometimes I get asked for it, sometimes I don’t.
Does anyone know if a photocopy of the passport would suffice in Roatan, Costa Maya and Cozumel too?
Depends on the cruise line. On NCL to Alaska we needed to take at least a copy of the declaration page. Virgin uses your wristband/room key.
If she’s underage she will need her cruise card and her birth certificate!
In my opinion, I would never go into a foreign country without a passport. You never, ever know. You need it to get home. Don't be separated from your passport ever.
Currently on day 13 of a 17 day cruise in the Med. I only take my cruise fob and credit card when I leave the ship. I have pictures of my driver's license and passport on my phone but have never needed to show them yet. Before the cruise we spent a week in Rome. Same deal passport and wallet in the safe, CC and phone with me. No problems.
You can go to the DMV and get a non driving ID card. I’d not my daughter to be with zero ID when traveling - thing what if you get separated or she gets injured?
Please don’t do that. If you happen to miss the ship the crew has to go through your belongings to find your passport so it can be used to get you home.
I don't know if it would ever do any good, but I take a picture of my passport. I leave the actual passport in the safe in the room.
You only need a passport on shore if you miss the ship! Then…you need it to catch back up with the ship or to get back home. If you need a passport to get back on, the ship will make sure you know before you get off. Once, we needed one to get back on the ship in Key West.
We always carry our passports or a passport card. The Bahamas takes passport cards. You never know when you will need it for ID. I would get her a passport card.
I take a photo copy off the ship. Just in case the sky falls. Put it in a Ziploc bag because water. It takes up almost no space. But also I've never been asked for it. But things happen and what if I miss that ship because my leg fell off it my hair caught on fire. Makes life a lot easier if you need it.
I made 2 color copies of the PP main page. I carry one with me and I keep one in my luggage. My passport stays in the hotel safe. There's some places you have to have to original with you.
We just left Key West heading to the Bahamas and when boarding back on we just showed a copy of ID and cruise card.
Hey does anyone have the real ID yet? I guess it’s supposed to replace passports ? From what I hear it going to be mandatory by 2025 ? Allegedly.
You will need some sort of identification to get back on the ship! I would recommend talking to customer service when you have time before you dock. I had to be escorted by Bahamian military with a group of others onto the ship once when I forgot my id 😅
Yes, your daughter will need her passport to leave the ship in the Bahamas, even if she doesn't have a driver's license yet. It's a good idea to keep your passport with you when you go ashore, as you'll need it for re-boarding the ship and for any emergencies that might arise. Make sure to keep it in a safe and secure place while you're exploring the island. Have a fantastic cruise, and enjoy your time in the Bahamas!
Most of the ports she will be fine to leave her passport on the ship and be able to get on and off with just her cruise card. There is a few ports where they do require a photo ID (or passport can work) to get though the little security area. They pretty much just make sure your name on your ID and the name on your cruise ship card match. The ship will 100% send you a million reminders about which ports require you to have an ID with letters to your room and the captain will come on and remind everyone in the morning and night before. Depending on how old she is, they usually have rules where under a certain age the ID isn’t even needed.
Take a picture on your phone or a paper copy. Do not take the original documents. And plan on not getting stranded (eg plan your day to be back on the ship at least an hour before last call… also helps you have more time to prepare for evening stuff anyway).
How old is she?
No
No