Can you cruise from us port and go to the Bahamas in october 2009 without a passport?

As of my last update in September 2021, a passport is required for all cruises to the Bahamas from a US port. This requirement is in accordance with the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI), which was enacted in 2009 to improve security measures for travel between the United States and certain countries in the Western Hemisphere.

However, it's important to note that this information could be outdated, and there may have been changes to the passport requirement since my last update. To ensure that you have the most accurate and up-to-date information, I recommend contacting the cruise line or visiting the official website of the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for the latest requirements.