I plan on going on a cruise in Sept. Will I need a passport and where can i get one if I do? For how much?

Question

I been on a cruise before a couple years ago but passports werent needed. I recentl heard they may have changed that so I dont know how to get a passport or what i need for one. Can anyone help?

Answer 1

I think that it depends on where you are going, but I do know that you must have one on all Caribbean cruises. There is a certain government office you get them at. It may be the DMV. They are about $100, and you also need to get on the ball. I know someone that couldn't get their's for 6 months!

Answer 2

Yes -- you will need a passport.

Unless you are not visiting any foreign countries on your cruise.  For example, if your cruise leaves one country and only visit ports in the same country.

Answer 3

If you are going out of the U.S. (except to Canada by land) you will need a passport.

You can check what another country accepts here:

http://www.state.gov/s/cpr/rls/fco/c1463...

You can apply online here:

http://www.travel.state.gov/

Or find the nearest office location here:

http://iafdb.travel.state.gov/