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[quote=Anonymous]Yes. The problem is that you will be traveling in foreign countries and subject to the local laws of that country.  For example, from the State Dept's web-site on Mexico (just one example):

[url]http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_970.html[/url]
[quote][b]Minors[/b]: Effective January 2, 2014, under Mexican law travel by minors (under 18 years of age) must show proof of parental/guardian permission to exit Mexico. This regulation applies if the minor is traveling by air or sea; traveling alone or with a third party of legal age (grandparent, uncle/aunt, school group, etc.); and using Mexican documents (birth certificate, passport, temporary or permanent Mexican residency). The minor is required to present a notarized document showing the consent to travel from both parents (or those with parental authority or legal guardianship), in addition to a passport, in order to leave Mexico.  The document should be in Spanish; an English version must be accompanied by a Spanish translation.  The document must be notarized or apostilled (for information, fees, and how to make an appointment for notarial services at the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City please click here).  The minor should carry the original letter (not a facsimile or scanned copy) as well as proof of the parent/child relationship (birth certificate or court document such as a custody decree, plus photocopies of both parents’ government-issued identification). [/quote]

This means that if you debark in Mexico that you may not be allowed to bring your minor child back on board the ship without proof that you have your ex-spouse's permission to transport your child internationally.

Even if the cruise line tells you that you don't need it, would you really want to be stuck in a foreign country while your luggage and possessions sails to the next port of call without you on it because the local authorities would not allow your child to reembark because of lack of proof?[/quote]

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