By getting the State that placed a hold on your passport to send notice to the Federal government that the matter is resolved.
With the federal government closed, is the passport office open?
there is no dip stick in a Honda passport 2001 closed system
If you are a U.S. Citizen, and your cruise is a closed loop (starts and ends in the same port), you do not absolutely need a passport to cruise in the Caribbean. However, it is highly recommended, because if for some reason (like an emergency) you need to fly home early, you will need a passport. If you do not bring a passport, you must bring and official birth certificate and Government ID. Given that passports for those 18 and over are valid for 10 years, go ahead and get the passport.
On most cruises yes. But not on "Closed Loop cruises" see http://getyouhome.gov for all the passport rules!
Federal and state government is closed. Banks are closed too.
Government holiday (or) financial year a/c closed
If it involves going to another country, yes. And if your cruise lands somewhere other than Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, or Bermuda, you'll need a passport book, not just the passport card. Source: http://travel.state.gov/passport/ppt_card/ppt_card_3926.html
All cruise lines strongly recommend you get a passport, but it's not required for "closed loop" cruises in the Western Hemisphere. http://www.cruisesavvy.com/savvyguide/know_before_you_go/do_i_need_a_passport
Only if you start or end in a foreign port. Cruises are considered closed circuit journeys and as long as you begin and end in the United States you do not need a passport.
Only in the US and it's territories.
If you are a US citizen and the cruise departs and returns to Seattle (considered a closed-loop cruise) with a stop in Canada, you will not need a passport under the terms of the first phase of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative.You will, however, need a certified copy of your birth certificate and a valid government-issued photo ID (such as a drivers license).
You do not need a passport to cruise ONLY if you are on a "closed loop" cruise from the United States. (i.e your port where you embark on is in Florida and at the end of your cruise you come back to Florida to disembark.) If you are starting or ending your cruise in another country then you will need a passport. Also check the U.S customs and borders web site. www.WHTI. Gov