Do you need a passport to travel on a cruise to the carribean?

Question

Do you need a passport to travel on a cruise to the carribean?

Answer 1

yes. remember, you'll need a passport when you're going out of your country

Answer 2

the facts:

Effective December 31, 2006 the U.S. Government's Intelligence Reform Bill requires passports for all air and sea travel to or from Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean and Bermuda. Don't risk disrupting your travel plans! If you are planning travel for 2007 or beyond, please take a minute to review the new regulations below. If you don't already have a valid passport, be sure to avoid the rush and give yourself plenty of time to apply for one. Once you've got a passport in hand, the whole world is yours to explore.  

Guests sailing in mid December 2006 whose itinerary transits or ends its voyage in the United States on or after December 31, 2006 will be required to present a valid passport during ship check-in formalities.

Guests sailing on or after December 31, 2006 will be required to present a valid passport during ship check-in formalities.

Guests not holding a valid passport should apply for one as soon as possible.

Guests holding ARC/Green Card are exempt.



  

U.S. Citizens

For information on obtaining or renewing a passport, visit the State Department's Website or if you so choose, contact the passport service of your choice, such as Passport Express Services where you can obtain information, forms and fees by visiting their website or calling 1.800. 858.8579.

Answer 3

what do you think passports are for? eating? reading? origami?

Answer 4

Yep, and everytime you leave the ship, the passport goes with you too, you need it to get off of and onto the ship. It becomes your best friend, so you better have a nice picture in it:)

Answer 5

Yes to be on the safe side......Come Jan 1 definitely.  Have a great time!

Answer 6

No.  Not until June 1 2009.  New guidlines just released.

Answer 7

I'm a travel agent and you need your passport for everything.  Who cares when the rule starts but just be safe and get it now so you don't have to pay extra to expedite it.

Answer 8

yes

Answer 9

Not if you remain on board the ship.

Answer 10

yes you need a passport to travel  any where

Answer 11

As of Dec. 31, 2006 you will need a passport (if you're a US citizen). But up until that time you can use your birth certificate and picture ID. apply for your passport now, because it takes about 2-3 months to get it back.

Answer 12

Yes, also be sure the passport is good 6 months past the date of your cruise