Passport Help

Please note the recent changes made to the rules for cruise voyages:

Effective June 1, 2009, the following rules take effect for all cruise passengers

All U.S. citizens on any cruise voyage that begins and ends at the same U.S. port (closed-loop itineraries) must show proof of citizenship* and a government-issued photo ID (such as a driver’s license). A passport will not be necessary for passengers that fall into this category.

*Documents include: Original or certified copy of birth certificate; Naturalization papers; Consular Report of Birth Abroad issued by Department of State.

All other passengers and/or itineraries (such as cruises which begin in one U.S. port and return to a different U.S. port or any cruise that begins or ends in a foreign port) will require a passport or other recognized document. For the official ruling of this requirement as well as a list of accepted documents, please go to www.travel.state.gov.

Once at this site you will also find all of the information needed to purchase passports and/or passport card.  Another feature of this site is the ability to enter your zip code to locate where to go in your area to apply in person.