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Yes, you can make your cruise booking before you get your passport. However, you will need to have one before getting on your ship, except for what are known as "closed-loop" cruises in the Western Hemisphere. From the getyouhome.gov website:
U.S. citizens who board a cruise ship at a port within the United States, travel only within the Western Hemisphere, and return to the same U.S. port on the same ship may present a government issued photo identification, along with proof of citizenship (an original or copy of his or her birth certificate, a Consular report of Birth Abroad, or a Certificate of Naturalization). Please be aware that you may still be required to present a passport to enter the foreign countries your cruise ship is visiting. Check with your cruise line to ensure you have the appropriate documents.
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Can a Canadian go on cruise to Mexico?
Yes, if the Canadian has the money to book the cruise and a passport.
Do you need a book passport or a card passport to go Mexico on a carnival l cruise?
yes
Do you need a passport for a cruise to Canada?
Yes, you need a passport for a cruise to Canada.
Do I need a passport to cruise to Canada?
Yes, you need a valid passport to cruise to Canada.
Do you need a passport to go on a closed loop cruise?
If it involves going to another country, yes. And if your cruise lands somewhere other than Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, or Bermuda, you'll need a passport book, not just the passport card. Source: http://travel.state.gov/passport/ppt_card/ppt_card_3926.html
Do you need a passport to go on a cruise to Canada?
Yes, you need a passport to go on a cruise to Canada.
Can you go on an Alaskan cruise without a passport?
No, you cannot go on an Alaskan cruise without a passport if the cruise stops at a foreign port.
Do you need a passport for a cruise to the bahamas?
If you are a U.S. citizen and the cruise leaves and returns to the same U.S. port you do not need a passport to cruise to the Bahamas.
Do you need a passport for a carnival cruise to the Bahamas?
Basically yes, to get on AND off the cruise ship you need a passport.
Do you need a passport to go to Canada on a cruise?
Yes, you need a valid passport to go to Canada on a cruise.
Do you need a passport to go to British Columbia on a cruise?
Yes, you need a passport to go to British Columbia on a cruise.
Can you book a cruise when you are still waiting for your passport to come?
Many cruise lines do not require a passport (or passport number) until you arrive at the pier; (most, however, require you to complete pre-boarding information on line to expedite your embarkation process). Therefore, you should have plenty of time to apply for a passport once you have selected your cruise. Depending on where and when you plan to cruise, you may not need a passport -- but it is a good idea to get one as soon as possible to be prepared for future travel! The requirements for passports for land and sea travel have been extended to summer 2008. If you are planning to cruise to the Caribbean, Mexico, the Bahamas or Canada (for most Alaska cruises) before then, you will not need a passport and can travel with a certified birth certificate and a government issued photo ID. Happy Sailing!
