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Item: Carnival Radiance
Rating: 4
Author: peterromero

Carnival Radiance Cruise Review to Mexico

peterromero

Contributor Level: Deck Hand

Cruises: 2-3 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 13

Overall rating:

4 out of 5

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4 Night Baja Mexico (Los Angeles Roundtrip)

Sail date: July 03, 2023

Ship: Carnival Radiance

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 7214

Traveled as: Family (young children)

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

Make sure to have your birth certificate even though it seems you don't need it.

Embarkation

1 out of 5

There was never anything that said you needed your birth certificate if you were boarding with a government ID.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

1 out of 5

Very good

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Lots to do.

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Comedy was good and piano bar was fun.

Children's Programs

5 out of 5

Kids enjoyed their time there.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Very friendly. I was surprised how they would remember our names.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Very good

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Awesome. Kept very tidy.

Ship tip

Make sure to bring your birth certificate even though it never says you need it.

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Ports of call

Long Beach (Los Angeles), California

5 out of 5

Catalina Island, California

2 out of 5

Ensenada, Mexico

5 out of 5

Disembarkation

5 out of 5

Easy and fast.

11 Comments

19yvonne52 1 year ago

A birth certificate has always been required if you don't have a passport. Keep in mind that the birth certificate must be certified with raised seal intact.

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Mermaid0nLand 1 year ago

I do remember upon online check-in you must choose which document you are bringing. Passport, Passport ID, or Birth Certificate.

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ElizabethOregon 1 year ago

Who ever did your cruise checkin online attested which form of ID you’re using, then it’s printed on your boarding pass 🤷🏼‍♀️ that’s a sign in addition to reading the policy.

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DessertSteaks 1 year ago

Thanks for posting

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javawoody 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing

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MichaelW 1 year ago

The information regarding acceptable and required ID is in the cruise contract, sent via email, and is covered again when you check in for the cruise. When you checked in, you had to enter the forms of ID…

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Shh813 1 year ago

I’m sure birth certificates are required for children since that’s the only form of ID they would have unless they have a passport.

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StuPedasso 1 year ago

Thanks for the review

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casey247 1 year ago

We always use our passport cards and ID. Never had any issues.

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cruising2004 1 year ago

Always receive emails from Carnival stating what is required to board. Understand not everyone wants to get a passport, and yes the passport office is behind, however passports are the best way.

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Gwbigdog 1 year ago

Yep, better to have a passport

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