Apologies is this has been asked before, I searched but could not find anything too recent. I have done a wonderful thing and lost my passport.
I am a British Citizen - U.S. Permanent Resident Alien for many years. I can not locate my British Passport prior to my cruise.
The cruise line is Carnival - I called and spoke with a rep and asked if I am able to cruise from Florida --> Mexico --> Florida, per their standards, with just my resident alien card (I-551), and no passport. The rep sounded very unsure and said I need a passport, I inquired if she means to get off in Mexico, or to initially board the ship. She went back and forth with someone on a chat and stated I can get on the cruise with just the I-551 resident alien card, with the obvious disclaimer of recommending a passport and to check with the British consulate.
I am aware I would not be able to disembark in Mexico without the passport, but if I were to stay on the ship the entirety of the cruise would this suffice for entry onto the cruise ship and back into Florida? If I recall correctly, I have only had to show my resident alien card for boarding the cruise and returning back to the USA, passport only for entering the port of call. Does anyone know for certain or point me in the right direction? I have checked multiple sites and it seems possible but always reverts back to.. check with the embassy and/or check with the cruise line. I feel very uneasy with the response from the Carnival representative. Thank you for any help.
