Passport
Requirements.
New Rules for Taking Cruises or Flying
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.
What this means to you:
On or after December 31, 2007 under the new rules, you will be required to present
a valid passport during ship boarding check-in formalities.
Guests sailing on or after December 31, 2007 will be required
to present a valid passport during ship check-in.
Guests not holding a valid passport should apply for one as
soon as possible.
U.S. passports are valid for ten years, so the initial cost
averages out over subsequent vacations - especially if you cruise
frequently.
Domestic Sailing
Requirements From December 31, 2005, the United
States government introduced new passport
rules.
U.S. Citizens: The new proposed U.S. passport regulations
would take effect gradually over the next few years:
By December 31, 2006, passports will be required for all air
and sea travel to and from Canada and Mexico.
By December 31, 2007, passports or other accepted travel
documents will be required for land border crossings to and from
Canada or Mexico.
By January 1, 2008, all Americans departing and returning to
the United States will be required to have a valid U.S. passport.
Make sure you always check for the latest
changes in the passport requirements by using the State
Department Website.. Some of the deadlines my be move closure,
or further back based on security requirements.
