You will not need a passport book, unless you leave from Peurto Rico or some other place other than the U.S. mainland but it is always good to have one for your next trip. Foreign countries put more authenticity/weight when viewing a booklet rather than a mere card. By the way - two days ago - the US issued a travel advisory for US citizens visiting Mexico, the 16 Mexican states named all seem to be along the US border and the West Coast of Mexico. On the other hand you'll be safe if your cruise ship docks in the Mayan/Cozumel/Yucatan areas. We just visited Costa Maya i March and loved it - no crime - no harassment.
If the cruise departs and returns to the same U.S. port you can use the card. BUT if you miss the ship or have to return early from your cruise the passport card is NOT valid for air travel. The best thing to have is the passport book, not the card.
You technically do not need a either type of passport. However, you can't use a passport card. That is strictly for land crossings into Mexico. Also a passport card won't help you if you need to fly home because of an emergancy.
If your cruise begins and ends in the same U.S. port you do not need a passport of any kind, just birth certificate and photo i.D. If you have a passport card, you may certainly use it. See site below and read under closed loop cruises.
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Yes. As long as your cruise begins and ends in the same U.S. port.
You will not need a passport book, unless you leave from Peurto Rico or some other place other than the U.S. mainland but it is always good to have one for your next trip. Foreign countries put more authenticity/weight when viewing a booklet rather than a mere card. By the way - two days ago - the US issued a travel advisory for US citizens visiting Mexico, the 16 Mexican states named all seem to be along the US border and the West Coast of Mexico. On the other hand you'll be safe if your cruise ship docks in the Mayan/Cozumel/Yucatan areas. We just visited Costa Maya i March and loved it - no crime - no harassment.
If the cruise departs and returns to the same U.S. port you can use the card. BUT if you miss the ship or have to return early from your cruise the passport card is NOT valid for air travel. The best thing to have is the passport book, not the card.
You technically do not need a either type of passport. However, you can't use a passport card. That is strictly for land crossings into Mexico. Also a passport card won't help you if you need to fly home because of an emergancy.
If your cruise begins and ends in the same U.S. port you do not need a passport of any kind, just birth certificate and photo i.D. If you have a passport card, you may certainly use it. See site below and read under closed loop cruises.
Yes, the passport card can be used at seaport entries with Mexico.