Any cruises that don't require a passport?

[mymarriagejourney 112]

I don't know which forum in which to place this. Please move if there is a better spot...

Does anyone know what cruise destinations don't require a passport? My husband and I are USC and have passports. My son also has a passport. However, my youngest daughter (my husband's step-daughter) does not have a passport and her biological father won't sign for her to get one.

Are there any cruises that only travel to US territories?

[TBoneTX 43,058]

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[Ontarkie 13,917]

Some cruises just ID is enough. But when traveling with only one bio parent consent is sometime still required by the cruise line.

Best to find a cruise you're interested in and call to find out their requirements.

[Transborderwife 4,666]

Be aware that sometimes you're not even able to leave the state without parental permission as well.

[IcezMan_IcezLady 582]

What you are trying to do is illegal if the parents (s) won't consent to removal of the child from her current area. Some states won't let you take a child across state lines without parent(s) consent.

So the cruise line may not have a requirement but if the parent wants to be a (insert word), he or she could file charges against the other parent ("Parental kidnapping" is the legal term) the moment you depart.

If the parent won't sign, you shouldn't take the child away on the cruise period. Your partner's parental rights do not override the other parent..

Try to reason with the other parent..otherwise, you shouldn't do it.

[Ontarkie 13,917]

What you are trying to do is illegal if the parents (s) won't consent to removal of the child from her current area. Some states won't let you take a child across state lines without parent(s) consent.

So the cruise line may not have a requirement but if the parent wants to be a (insert word), he or she could file charges against the other parent ("Parental kidnapping" is the legal term) the moment you depart.

If the parent won't sign, you shouldn't take the child away on the cruise period. Your partner's parental rights do not override the other parent..

Try to reason with the other parent..otherwise, you shouldn't do it.

You do not know that. Not all custody orders have travel restrictions, many allow travel all over the US.

To go and say she is kidnapping is a bit much as you do not know what her orders are. Heck you don't even know if her ex is ok with a cruise just not a passport.

[IcezMan_IcezLady 582]

You do not know that. Not all custody orders have travel restrictions, many allow travel all over the US.

To go and say she is kidnapping is a bit much as you do not know what her orders are. Heck you don't even know if her ex is ok with a cruise just not a passport.

Ontarkie, you are right that I do not know what their custody order restrictions are. I only commented based on what OP stated.

"...However, my youngest daughter (my husband's step-daughter) does not have a passport and her biological father won't sign for her to get one..." (Copied from OP's post)

If she didn't have any restrictions why would OP need the other parent to SIGN?

OP knows she needs the child's father to sign, that's why she mentioned it in the post. else it wouldn't be necessary.

I am just cautioning OP to look at the legal implications first before she sneaks the child out their jurisdiction.

It is up to OP to make the right decision...

[Darnell 8,478]

Cruises? I suggest:

1. River Cruises

2. Cruise around our Islands on west coast and east coast in big sailbot

3. Personal Charter, less than 10 miles offshore.

4. fast water kayaking

all the rest of the types of cruises require:

1. passport and

2. greencard or visa for re-entry

Most K-1 visa holders cannot get the visa for re-entry, is a big mess.

[Ontarkie 13,917]

Ontarkie, you are right that I do not know what their custody order restrictions are. I only commented based on what OP stated.

"...However, my youngest daughter (my husband's step-daughter) does not have a passport and her biological father won't sign for her to get one..." (Copied from OP's post)

If she didn't have any restrictions why would OP need the other parent to SIGN?

OP knows she needs the child's father to sign, that's why she mentioned it in the post. else it wouldn't be necessary.

I am just cautioning OP to look at the legal implications first before she sneaks the child out their jurisdiction.

It is up to OP to make the right decision...

Not having travel restrictions in the US is not the same as needing him to sign for a passport.

You can be free to travel all over the US and not need the ex's permission.

Oh and some parents can take their child to Canada or Mexico with just a letter from the other parent, even if they can't get a passport.

Her post about him not signing doesn't equal her not being able to leave state lines. To me her post sounds like she is trying to stay within her orders.

Your post did not come off as cautioning her.

She was already given advice about needing parental consent for the Cruise lines as they will require it, it was also mentioned to look at her custody agreement on restrictions.

Edited January 5, 2016 by Ontarkie

[IcezMan_IcezLady 582]

Not having travel restrictions in the US is not the same as needing him to sign for a passport.

You can be free to travel all over the US and not need the ex's permission.

Oh and some parents can take their child to Canada or Mexico with just a letter from the other parent, even if they can't get a passport.

Her post about him not signing doesn't equal her not being able to leave state lines. To me her post sounds like she is trying to stay within her orders.

Your post did not come off as cautioning her.

She was already given advice about needing parental consent for the Cruise lines as they will require it, it was also mentioned to look at her custody agreement on restrictions.

OP needs the child to get a passport for a trip..Did I miss anything?

4. Parental Consent

Children under age 16 cannot apply for a passport by themselves.

Both parents/guardians must appear in person with the child and provide consent, authorizing passport issuance to the child. If one parent/guardian is unable to appear in person, then the DS-11 application must be accompanied by a signed, notarized Form DS-3053: Statement of Consent from the non-applying parent/guardian.

If the child only has one parent/guardian, evidence of sole authority to apply for the child must be submitted with the application in the form of a:

• Court order granting sole legal custody to the applying parent (unless child’s travel is restricted by that order)
• A court order specifically permitting the applying parent to apply for the child’s passport
• Judicial declaration of incompetence of the non-applying parent
• Death certificate of the non-applying parent
• Photocopies and notarized copies are unacceptable

if the other parent won't sign for a passport, I bet he is not going to easily sign the Parental Consent form.. Looks like OP will need the two so why not consider both.. If OP met the criteria above, then this post would have been unnecessary.

[Ontarkie 13,917]

OP needs the child to get a passport for a trip..Did I miss anything?

4. Parental Consent

Children under age 16 cannot apply for a passport by themselves.

Both parents/guardians must appear in person with the child and provide consent, authorizing passport issuance to the child. If one parent/guardian is unable to appear in person, then the DS-11 application must be accompanied by a signed, notarized Form DS-3053: Statement of Consent from the non-applying parent/guardian.

If the child only has one parent/guardian, evidence of sole authority to apply for the child must be submitted with the application in the form of a:

• Court order granting sole legal custody to the applying parent (unless child’s travel is restricted by that order)
• A court order specifically permitting the applying parent to apply for the child’s passport
• Judicial declaration of incompetence of the non-applying parent
• Death certificate of the non-applying parent
• Photocopies and notarized copies are unacceptable

if the other parent won't sign for a passport, I bet he is not going to easily sign the Parental Consent form.. Looks like OP will need the two so why not consider both.. If OP met the criteria above, then this post would have been unnecessary.

Actually you don't need a passport to take a cruise if the cruise is not stopping in other countries. They have US only cruises too.

But yes her ex most likely will not give consent. I did mention in my first reply that she would need it.

Edited January 5, 2016 by Ontarkie