Brian Kim Posted August 23, 2022 Report Share Posted August 23, 2022 Everywhere I read, it says to print out your boarding pass, but when you open up the website to print out your boarding pass, it tells you to also download the app to get the digital boarding pass. Can you use a digital boarding pass through the app on boarding day? I currently have the passes in my Apple Wallet. If yes, do you board faster using a digital boarding pass or printed boarding pass? (This is our first ever cruise) Secondly, I am using my passport so I am all good. However, my other two guest does not have a valid passport and based on the website one can use a birth certificate + Drivers License, and the other can use the Naturalization Certificate (He was born outside of the US). Both are U.S. citizens. Can someone just verify that those other two methods work? We are going to Bahamas leaving from Miami and returning. But assuming that those two methods work, is it more complicated when checking in with those documents? Or is the the same process as showing the physical copy of a passport? I just want to make sure there is not any extra steps during boarding day because they are checking in using the birth certificate + Drivers license and Naturalization Cert. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChessE4 Posted August 23, 2022 Report Share Posted August 23, 2022 You can use a digital boarding pass, and some people do it. I prefer paper I can handle quickly; i am phone challenged. It really doesn't affect processing time much. I suppose it would depend on your check in time (we had to wait for the ship to disembark everyone). The passport question is addressed in other threads, but the itinerary you describe seems to permit the exceptions noted on Royal's website. The problem is that without a passport, one can't fly home in an emergency. I am sure other members will comment. PPPJJ-GCVAB and CruisingOz 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjcruisers Posted August 23, 2022 Report Share Posted August 23, 2022 As @ChessE4mentioned there are threads which will have more info, here's one Somewhere in there I believe they mention it depends on the type of birth certificate (needs to raised marking or something). Also note the danger of not using a passport should something occur. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael A. Jr. Posted August 23, 2022 Report Share Posted August 23, 2022 3 hours ago, Brian Kim said: Everywhere I read, it says to print out your boarding pass, but when you open up the website to print out your boarding pass, it tells you to also download the app to get the digital boarding pass. Can you use a digital boarding pass through the app on boarding day? I currently have the passes in my Apple Wallet. If yes, do you board faster using a digital boarding pass or printed boarding pass? (This is our first ever cruise) Secondly, I am using my passport so I am all good. However, my other two guest does not have a valid passport and based on the website one can use a birth certificate + Drivers License, and the other can use the Naturalization Certificate (He was born outside of the US). Both are U.S. citizens. Can someone just verify that those other two methods work? We are going to Bahamas leaving from Miami and returning. But assuming that those two methods work, is it more complicated when checking in with those documents? Or is the the same process as showing the physical copy of a passport? I just want to make sure there is not any extra steps during boarding day because they are checking in using the birth certificate + Drivers license and Naturalization Cert. I used digital boarding passes on my recent Oasis cruise. The digital passes were easy, as you just scan them. They also have to check your face and compare it to the photo you take in online check-in. Yes, Apple Wallet tickets work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted August 23, 2022 Report Share Posted August 23, 2022 The only issue with digital passes is phones lose connections. It is easier to have a screenshot or print out. Swar and USCG Teacher 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelp1446 Posted August 23, 2022 Report Share Posted August 23, 2022 9 minutes ago, Ampurp85 said: The only issue with digital passes is phones lose connections. It is easier to have a screenshot or print out. Totally agree on the print out. If you have been in line behind a large group fumbling with a phone with a poor signal, the check in process comes to a grinding halt. Having a printout readily available (not in your bag) does speed up the process for everyone. Okgladgal 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmattinson Posted August 23, 2022 Report Share Posted August 23, 2022 Sailed twice from Port Canaveral this year and only used digital boarding passes for my wife and I. We have iphones on ATT and have had no issues with service to show the passes from the Apple Wallet. Typically, passes in the wallet get loaded and stay there and will update as needed. But taking screenshots is smart advice just in case (plus having the photos in the cloud is nice to have in case your phone gets lost or damaged in a rare incident before getting to the terminal). Ryan79 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy & Sheryl Unwin Posted August 23, 2022 Report Share Posted August 23, 2022 I am a tad cautious always. Set sail pass is always on the phone, with a screen shot as immediate backup should I lose internet connection. However, I have paper copies of everything... Just in Case... Pattycruise and USCG Teacher 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USCG Teacher Posted August 23, 2022 Report Share Posted August 23, 2022 4 hours ago, Ampurp85 said: The only issue with digital passes is phones lose connections. It is easier to have a screenshot or print out. I was also going to suggest this. My connection was just fine, but many others had issues. 2 hours ago, Andy & Sheryl Unwin said: I am a tad cautious always. Set sail pass is always on the phone, with a screen shot as immediate backup should I lose internet connection. However, I have paper copies of everything... Just in Case... This is also me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okgladgal Posted August 23, 2022 Report Share Posted August 23, 2022 We were standing in line in San Juan and a lady fumbled her phone, dropped it and shattered her screen! Accidents happen. VirtKitty, Poolside and Pattycruise 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bradinmississippi Posted August 24, 2022 Report Share Posted August 24, 2022 I use the digital copy on my phone, but I always have my cruise folder full of printed out documents just in case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted August 24, 2022 Report Share Posted August 24, 2022 I traveled with someone who forgot to charge their phone, couldn't pull anything up but was glad I "wasted" paper on hard copies. Pattycruise and USCG Teacher 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Va4fam Posted August 24, 2022 Report Share Posted August 24, 2022 I have the info on my phone but our last two cruises (Miami, Ravenna), the signal dropped getting on the cruise ship and we could not pull up the setsail pass. Best to screenshot and paper copy to be safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qeyton Dude Posted August 24, 2022 Report Share Posted August 24, 2022 On 8/23/2022 at 7:21 AM, Brian Kim said: Secondly, I am using my passport so I am all good. However, my other two guest does not have a valid passport and based on the website one can use a birth certificate + Drivers License, and the other can use the Naturalization Certificate (He was born outside of the US). Both are U.S. citizens. Can someone just verify that those other two methods work? We are going to Bahamas leaving from Miami and returning. Just thought I'ld just mention the name issue some have had, all documents must have matching names, otherwise also bring all official change documents too. Check RCCL web site for details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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