Thus spake Ray Goldenberg :
>On Tue, 07 Nov 2006 16:15:12 -0600, Dillon Pyron
> wrote:
>
>>RCI is requiring passports for cruises returning after Jan 8. So that
>>makes the rest of the discussion moot for them (I haven't seen
>>anything from Celebrity, I assume they are doing so as well).
>
>Hi Dillon,
>
>As a matter of clarification, the above is not correct. Royal
>Caribbean dropped the passport requirement after the law was changed.
>The cruise lines lobbied heavily for this law change.
> From Royal Caribbean:
Yeah, I got that fax after I posted it.
But in mid October they did say they were requiring them.
>
>Domestic Sailing Requirements:
>
>U.S. Citizen Passport Requirement
>
>Air Travel
>
>Effective January 8, 2007, passports will be required for all U.S.
>citizens flying to or from all international destinations. This
>includes all areas of the world in which our ships sail, such as the
>Bahamas, Bermuda, Canada, the Caribbean, Mexico, Europe, Asia, Central
>and South America.
>
>"Cruise Travel
>
>As early as January 1, 2008, subject to U.S. Government amendment,
>passports will be required for all U.S. citizens cruising to or from
>all international destinations. This includes all areas of the world
>in which our ships sail, such as the Bahamas, Bermuda, Canada, the
>Caribbean, Mexico, Europe, Asia, Central and South America.
>Until that time, the following travel document requirements apply:
>
>International Travel
> A valid passport is required; visas are required where they
>apply. This includes Europe, Asia, Central and South America.
>
>Domestic Travel
> For domestic travel which includes: the Bahamas, Bermuda,
>Canada, the Caribbean and Mexico, a passport (valid or expired) is
>highly recommended.
> In the absence of a passport, a birth certificate (original or
>a certified copy), plus a picture ID card issued by a federal, state
>or local government agency is required.
> A voter registration card or Social Security Card are not
>considered to be proof of citizenship.
> Children under 16 years of age do not require a picture ID.
>
>Best regards,
>Ray
>LIGHTHOUSE TRAVEL
>800-719-9917 or 805-566-3905
>http://www.lighthousetravel.com
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