I am going on the Carnival Conquest over Thanksgiving 2008 and was told that I did not have to get a passport. I decided not to seems how I don't travel much. They told me to bring my state issued birth certificate and a government issued ID and I should be fine. Is this correct? Is the Conwuest fun?. Created by j-man. travel-en - travel-general-en - packing-preparation-en

I have sailed Carnival 3 times and Princess once. I applied for a passport but did not receive it before I left for my latest cruise. You are not required one as of yet. I would suggest you get one for your next cruise. ( I'm guessing here that you will soon be "hooked" on cruising). They are planning on requiring them in the future the date has not been set yet.