Do I need a passport to go on a Carnival Cruise to Mexico?

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Barkley Hound

On June 1, 2009 all cruise passengers will be required to possess a passport unless on a closed loop cruise (see below). Prior to that date if you are only traveling to and from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Bermuda you only need documentation as indicated in the closed loop rules below. Travel to all other countries requires a passport.

U.S. citizens on closed-loop cruises (cruises that begin and end at the same port in the U.S.) will be able to enter or depart the country with proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate and government-issued photo ID. A U.S. citizen under the age of 16 will be able to present either an original or a copy of his or her birth certificate, a Consular Report of Birth Abroad issued by DOS, or a Certificate of Naturalization issued by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Please be aware that you may still be required to present a passport when you dock at a foreign port, depending on the islands or countries that your cruise ship is visiting. Check with your cruiseline to ensure you have the appropriate documents for the stops youâ€™ll be making on your cruise.

Even though a passport is not required I would highly recommend one. If you get stuck in a foreign country without one you can't fly home. A passport card will not allow you to fly.

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Paul G

if you don't want to get a passport, you can get a passport card.

big_mustache

Yes you do.

Marrying My Hubby Again 9/09!

Barkley is right. before June 1st it is not necessary, but recommended.
AFTER June 1st it WILL BE Required...

http://travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbpmc_2223.html

aymie520

Yes!
Better safe than sorry, but I know for sure the laws are cracking down when it comes to passports!

Michael R

Yes! You are leaving the United States, and have to have a pass port to re-enter. You will not be allowed off the port of entry with out a pass port.

AMâ™¥JJ

Yes! I'm going on a carnival cruise over spring break and i'm going to Mexico and the Bahamas and a few other places. anyway, i had to get a passport.

PugMom

You don't need a passport while traveling by sea, but you will as of June 2009.

Foxy Roxyy

i don't think so, but you should have it just in case

1Cheapcruise

not now but you will need something by June:

http://travel.state.gov/passport/ppt_card/ppt_card_3926.html

Becca

No, if you arrive on the boat from a port in the U.S. and return there, you don't need a passport. If you don't come from a port in the U.S. then you do. It was recently changed, to make less hassle for cruisers. Before, you would have needed one

lilfinevine

YES!!!! as a travel agent I can tell you if you travel anywhere outside the US the request a passport!! Hawaii is part of the US so you dont need a passport but in Mexico they do especially if you want to go the mexican shore

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