[dixie]

So not to confuse things more but just out of interest if you went on a cruise to another country, prior to June 2009 you wouldn't need a passport? if the ship came back to a US port?- crikey I confused myself sorry all if that seems a bit odd-hopefully someone will be able to answer me.

And I think I would get a passport anyway I think LLama is correct, the way security is nowadays its always preferable to have a passport. I know in the USA I am asked for mine all the time as we dont carry ID because we dont have to in the UK.