DDemuth Posted May 22, 2018 Report Share Posted May 22, 2018 In August, we will be cruising with our daughter and a friend of hers from college, age 21. Given that the friend is not a minor, is it necessary or advisable to ask the friend's parents for a letter stating that we can make medical decisions during the trip in the event of an emergency? How is this usually handled? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coneyraven Posted May 22, 2018 Report Share Posted May 22, 2018 It seems to me ..... if she is 21, have HER sign a letter giving you permission to act on her behalf if she is unable to. I don't think you need it from the parents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted May 22, 2018 Report Share Posted May 22, 2018 If she is 21 at time of sailing you are good. She is legally an adult and able to sail unaccompanied. Details here: http://www.royalcaribbean.com/beforeyouboard/whatToKnow/topTenFAQs/detail.do?pagename=top_10_faqs&pnav=4&snav=2&faqId=309&faqSubjectName=Top+FAQ)s Just make sure she has the required documents (passport, original BC/DL, etc). My kids at that age don't seem to think that stuff is important. In terms of medical power of attorney - I'm not a lawyer but my understanding is that her parents cannot grant you power of attorney because she is now an adult, She could grant you power of attorney to make medical decisions but that is her decision to make. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDemuth Posted May 22, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2018 Thank you. That is what I thought, but then my wife asked if we needed a letter and got me to thinking... (always a dangerous thing...). Yes Twangster, it was a bit of a struggle to have her get a passport. Strangely, it was the parents that objected. But all is good as long as she remembers to bring it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fonemanbob Posted May 22, 2018 Report Share Posted May 22, 2018 (edited) Have her write a letter allowing you to act on her behalf if something arises. Make sure the letter or document is notarized. It will hopefully never have to be used. She could also get a medical power of attorney form which also has to be notarized. I would hope and pray they are sensible adults and not in need of any medical issues while on a cruise no less. Worst case scenario without the letter her parents would be contacted should something happen. At least with a letter of some nature you would be able to get immediate medical attention and not be stranded waiting to get hold of a parent. Having something notarized is required in most states. Check the state you live in. If it does not need to have a notary seal it may require 2 signatures to prove that person wrote the document and or letter. Edited May 23, 2018 by fonemanbob added info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Muster Posted May 23, 2018 Report Share Posted May 23, 2018 a Notary seal does not make something legal or binding. Having something notarized just validates the identities of the parties. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rose City Cruiser Posted May 23, 2018 Report Share Posted May 23, 2018 Most travel medical insurance policies will cover the expenses (airfare, hotel, meals, taxis) to have a family by their bedside. Just make sure your daughter's friend has travel medical insurance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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