re: OTGT Norwegian Getaway Eastern Caribbean 28 March - 04 April 2015

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From what I've read and heard, the cruise operator takes each passenger's Passport upon boarding the vessel at the initial embarkation port and keeps them in a shipboard safe until the passengers disembark at their terminal destination. If this is true, security of passports whilst passengers are on the sheeple herd visits to interim ports is not an issue.

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Been on a Royal Caribbean and several Norwegian cruises (all Caribbean destinations), and they've never kept my passport. I carry mine with me at each port, but that is a debatable topic. If you miss getting back on the ship at a port, the protocol is for the crew to open your safe in your room, and leave any documents with the port authority before sailing. Fortunately, I've never had this happen, so don't know first hand.

I've heard that some higher end cruises actually keep your passports, but I've never experienced it. It may be more practical on some the European cruises where a passport is needed for different ports. The closed loop Caribbean cruises, you don't even need a passport.

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PS: To the OP, as to joining on a "Royal Norwegian" cruise

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Never heard of a Royal Norwegian cruise.