Do you need a passport to take an Alaskan cruise?
Author: Bill
Regardless of where you're cruising, we always recommend getting a passport. Frequently though, there is some confusion about requirements for Alaskan cruises, since they sometimes leave from the United States (mostly Seattle) and visit Alaska, also part of the United States. Because of the Passenger Vessel Services act, an old law that restricts non-US flagged ships from traveling only to US ports, your cruise will make a stop in Canada, and as such, you'll need a passport or other proof of citizenship. This means... read more
