What Is a Closed Loop Cruise? Cruise Without a Passport!

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An expired passport, or one that never got renewed, derails more Caribbean and Alaska bookings than almost any traveler expects. Federal law carves out a specific exemption for U.S. citizens sailing round trip from a U.S. port, and it changes the entire planning equation, whether you’re eyeing a Caribbean sailing or exploring US river cruises […]