I want to go on a cruse but I cant get a passport?

Question

Can I use a birthcertificate still or what ...

Answer 1

One option If they dont demand that you have passports on the ships or on the flight is Norwegian cruise lines cruises around hawaii. Youre still on us teritorry. Johan

Answer 2

Why can't you get a passport?  Depending on when you travel will determine the documentation requirements.  The date for passports just changed to Jan 23rd 2007.  However after that you will need a passport or you will be unable to cruise.

It is for security purposes mostly as to why they are requiring passports.  Best of Luck to you.

Answer 3

Dr Franki,  I'm answering your question with a question.  Why can't you get a passport. If you have a birth certificate is there any other reason a person would be denied a passport. The only thing I can think of is if maybe a person had committed a serious crime they could be denied.

I'm not being smart here,  I'm just curious to know why a person would not be able to get one.

Answer 4

I am getting ready to go ona cruise in 1 week. I copied this info from carnival.com  Hope it helps.  

What are the new passport requirements?



CRUISE TRAVEL

The U.S. Government will require all of our guests (including U.S. citizens) to be in possession of a valid passport when traveling on any Carnival cruise. Foreign nationals should contact their respective governments to obtain further details.

This requirement will become effective no later than June 1, 2009. Please be aware that this effective date may be moved to an earlier date pending the U.S. Government’s implementation of new identification cards (PASScards) that will provide a less expensive alternative form of documentation.

AIR TRAVEL

Effective January 8, 2007, passports will be required for air travel to or from Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, The Bahamas and Bermuda.

This is an important new requirement for our cruise guests traveling by air to embark or debark in Vancouver for our Alaska or Hawaii cruises. In addition, this new requirement will also impact our Canadian guests that travel by air to or from any of our U.S. embarkation ports.

For more information or to get a passport application, visit www.travel.state.gov. Or, contact Passport Services at www.passportservices.com/carnival for step-by-step instructions and application assistance.  

All guests must present the required documentation at embarkation. Guests without the required documentation will be denied boarding and no refund will be issued. Please understand that Carnival will strictly enforce this requirement to be in compliance with this important U.S. Government mandate.

Answer 5

It depends on where you are going.  There are several options for ID, though a passport is a good one to have.  Check with your cruise company and see what they require, though it will be the same for any line because it is up to the country you are visiting.  If you use a birth certificate it has to be a certified copy.