Do You Need a Passport to Cruise?

Posted by Renee Ruggero Jun 3, 2009

On June 1, 2009, the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative was fully implemented, requiring all travelers to and from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Bermuda to present a valid passport or other approved document to enter the United States. (Other approved documents include an enhanced driver’s license, a passport card (U.S.), and a few other government IDs).

This caused a bit of media frenzy prior to the final implementation date, wondering if the regulations would be postponed again, what kind of new border delays would be expected, and forcing North Americans to rush out and get their passports.

But, according to many news sources, including CNN, 30% of Americans already have approved travel documents.