http://cruisesforfamilies.com/familycruiseblog.htmFamily Cruise Blog featuring helpful hints and information when planning a family cruise or family reunion cruise.Sun, 17 Dec 2006 13:01:05 GMTSat, 11 Feb 2012 15:34:31 GMTLevelfield http://cruisesforfamilies.com/log/post_273936201_familycruiseblog.htm<p>The government has once again changed the date for implementation of it's new passport requirement.&nbsp; For cruise passengers, the new effective date is JANUARY 1, 2008.&nbsp; On and after this date, all passengers embarking on a cruise from a US port will be required to have a passport.&nbsp; For air travel ONLY for any destiination outside the US, the effective date is still January 23, 2007.</p><br><p>Until January 1, 2008, cruise passengers departing from the US or a US Territory (such as San Juan) only need a notarized birth certificate and a driver's license. However be advised that if an emergency should arise while in a foreign port cruise passengers without a valid US passport MAY not be able to fly back into the US from a foreign island or location (Mexico, the Caribbean, Bermuda, etc.).&nbsp; </p><br><p>Thus, at Cruises For Families we would like to see our passengers go ahead and get a passport in 2007 to avoid any potential difficulties in travel while in the Caribbean, Mexico or Bermuda.&nbsp; For information on obtaining a passport, visit <a href="http://www.travel.state.gov/passport">www.travel.state.gov/passport</a> or visit your local post office.&nbsp; Remember to allow at least 8 weeks to receive your passport. </p>Sun, 17 Dec 2006 13:01:05 GMT