Do we need a passport to go on a Carribbean cruise from Texas?
Currently, there is no legal need for a passport, but you do still need legal documentation as well as a photo ID. It is a good idea to have a passport in any case because if there is a problem and you need to fly into the US, you will be required to have a passport for readmission. The requirement to carry a passport is actually US law and not foreign law. They require that you have a passport to reenter the US after visiting a foreign country. The law is slated to change at the end of January. The land crossing rules were stated to change mid-year but they have again been delayed. Further information is posted by the US government at http://travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbpmc_2223.
