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Chucksta63 · June 28, 2007

Great Question...

Here is what I am finding....

I'll need to look into this further, but I would say get one.

Land/Sea Travel Requirements

As early as January 31, 2008, U.S. citizens traveling between the U.S. and Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Bermuda by land or sea (including ferries), could be required to present a valid U.S. passport or other documents as determined by the Department of Homeland Security in a forthcoming separate rule.

While recent legislative changes permit a later deadline, the Departments of State and Homeland Security are working to meet all requirements as soon as possible.

We will provide advance notice so you can obtain acceptable documents for land/sea entries.

Ol39Capt · June 28, 2007

Off topic here but I have a question................figured this is a good place to get an answer.
Passports, are they required if you are NOT traveling by air for the Caribbean? I know they are a good idea, because you never know, you might have to fly back from somewhere, but is it a MUST HAVE.

Everything I've read lately always mentions air travel for the requirements.

Great Question...
Here is what I am finding....

I'll need to look into this further, but I would say get one.

Land/Sea Travel Requirements<]

As early as January 31, 2008, U.S. citizens traveling between the U.S. and Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Bermuda by land or sea (including ferries), could be required to present a valid U.S. passport or other documents as determined by the Department of Homeland Security in a forthcoming separate rule.

While recent legislative changes permit a later deadline, the Departments of State and Homeland Security are working to meet all requirements as soon as possible.

We will provide advance notice so you can obtain acceptable documents for land/sea entries.

I just checked a couple of weeks ago and for the rest of this year most of the crusies may not need a passport, but since there is a 12 - 16 week wait getting it, they recommend that you go ahead and apply. They said they were trying to speed things up, but as we get closer to 2008 things will probably bottle-neck, and some may not get theirs in time for their travel plans. They also told me that even with confirmed reservations they won't be leap-froging applications over each other.

Ol39Capt · June 28, 2007

Morning TroubleMakers.....

Bill took the day off.....guess what cabinet drawers got cleaned out...... Guess who got the comments

I got to go home......

Will Deb let you play all day from home ?

Oh Yeah...I can take off any time I want....she normally has to stay at work until the last doctor leaves. :laugh:

Sharon2U · June 29, 2007

Off topic here but I have a question................figured this is a good place to get an answer.
Passports, are they required if you are NOT traveling by air for the Caribbean? I know they are a good idea, because you never know, you might have to fly back from somewhere, but is it a MUST HAVE.

Everything I've read lately always mentions air travel for the requirements.

Great Question...
Here is what I am finding....

I'll need to look into this further, but I would say get one.

Land/Sea Travel Requirements<]

As early as January 31, 2008, U.S. citizens traveling between the U.S. and Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Bermuda by land or sea (including ferries), could be required to present a valid U.S. passport or other documents as determined by the Department of Homeland Security in a forthcoming separate rule.

While recent legislative changes permit a later deadline, the Departments of State and Homeland Security are working to meet all requirements as soon as possible.

We will provide advance notice so you can obtain acceptable documents for land/sea entries.

Looks like the key words here are "As early as" (not definate) and "could be required" again not definate. Sounds like with enough heat from tourist areas they could push back date that passports are required again.

Extra $100.00 cost for trip that may not be necessary.

CanadianCruiser · June 29, 2007

And with that, they may decide it is needed and guess what ? nobody ends up having one.... Look at the bright side American passports are valid for 10 yrs, in Canada they are valid for 5.....

American's get thier moneis worth ....lol

Ol39Capt · June 29, 2007

It's anybody's guess what they are going to change, extend, or require....I think, if you can, get it. Like what was mentioned earlier; if you have to get off the cruise and catch a plane, you're going to need it...

:cool2:

Sharon2U · June 29, 2007

DH & I have had a passport for a few years now, a couple people traveling on this cruise do not have them,

and were asking these questions, I think just trying to save the money if not needed. I have recommended having a passport from the beginning.

mickey02454 · June 29, 2007

Good Morning Troublemakers!!

218 Days To Go!! :smile:

T.G.I.F.!!! :cool2:

Chucksta63 · June 29, 2007

It's anybody's guess what they are going to change, extend, or require....I think, if you can, get it. Like what was mentioned earlier; if you have to get off the cruise and catch a plane, you're going to need it...

DH & I have had a passport for a few years now, a couple people traveling on this cruise do not have them,

and were asking these questions, I think just trying to save the money if not needed. I have recommended having a passport from the beginning.

Good Morning Crew! :smile:

This really stinks. I wish they would just make up their minds.... we went through the same thing last year for the Valor & I ended up getting one for my step-son. As it turned out we did not need it. Just my luck if I had not gotten it we would have needed it.

I am trying to find out something more concrete on this.

Stay tuned! I think I will make a new thread.