Can you take a Cruise to Mexico without a passport?

Question

I'm planning a last minute vacation, and by last minute, I mean the last week of July or first week of August. We don't have valid passports. I heard that if you travel by car or boat, you don't need one. Does this apply to cruises? If not, any ideas for a last minute vacation, whereby you don't need a passport would be appreciated.

Answer 1

No you need a passport

Answer 2

Cruises to Mexico beginning and ending in the U.S. do not require passports.  Passports will be required after June 1, 2009.  See site below.  However, SOME cruise lines want passengers to have passports, so it is wise to call the cruise line and ask.

Answer 3

Yes. www.state.gov/travel to mexico. This will tell you the various rules. If you go the drivers license and birth certificate route mahe sure your birth cert. is a certified copy. A xerox won't do. Also check the cruise line to see if they'll allow you to board without a passport.