tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2237446155472519339.post6533731375863283781..comments2024-03-28T13:58:54.780-04:00Comments on Rhonda's Escape: Allure of the Seasrhonda's escapehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16333998589746919994noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2237446155472519339.post-66549718998961010792018-06-01T02:41:26.741-04:002018-06-01T02:41:26.741-04:00Rhonda -
I have traveled en-femme on cruise ships...Rhonda -<br /><br />I have traveled en-femme on cruise ships 4 times: 3 times on NCL, and 1 time on Princess. For the most part, I had no problems with my ID, save when dealing with US Customs or some snarky US based security guard. But I was able to leave ALL my male clothing at home, and travel in a comfortable dress while in the Caribbean or when going to Canada.<br /><br />On my first trip (Princess out of NYC to Canada and back), I had some strange looks from a security guard manning the line to process our boarding documents (he mumbled something in front of my friend, and she told him off). But the lady who checked us in complimented me on my nails - my polish was perfect. On our return to NYC, I had to drop my voice into a male pitch when the customs agent was confused, saying "Yes, that's me." And he told me to move on....<br /><br />The second trip (on NYC, out of Manhattan's cruise ship terminal) was uneventful, save two items of note. The first was a US agent at St. Thomas who said I should get a new picture on my passport, as it looked nothing like how I was presenting - he was friendly. However, on my return to NYC, I was selected for special inspection - as if they wanted to hassle me for a non standard presentation. <br /><br />Other than that, I had few issues. I'd have liked for the cruise line to use my familiar name instead of my formal name. (Think of Pat for Patrick, Chris for Christopher, etc.) And for some reason, this never gets done., (I'd like to find out how to do it on both Princess and NCL.) I'd still have to present my passport with my male name. But that is only needed getting back on the ship in some ports, or when leaving the ship for the last time.<br /><br />Please let me know what your travel agent does.... I may request something similar the next time I cruise.<br /><br />However, be careful. Research your ports carefully, as many Caribbean islands look at LGBTIQ individuals strangely (at best). I've gone on shore on St Thomas and on St. Maarten, but did not venture far. If your presentation isn't spot on perfect, weigh your risks carefully.<br /><br />Marian<br /><br />PS: If you want to discuss this more, just drop me a line via my blog.... crossingts.blogspot.comMarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18346866501735405647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2237446155472519339.post-69472163881655686502018-05-29T00:29:43.315-04:002018-05-29T00:29:43.315-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Lone Facethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15216656285306289563noreply@blogger.com