Cruise passengers sailing on Caribbean cruises from San Juan, Puerto Rico over the weekend were reminded of the importance of travel insurance as the FAA closed airspace in the Caribbean on Saturday,

Emergency airspace restrictions triggered mid-air turnarounds, cancelled flights, and extended ship stays for P&O Arvia fly-cruise passengers.

Royal Caribbean International changed the homeport for the Brilliance of the Seas’ Aug. 10, 2026 cruise in the Mediterranean. According to a statement sent to booked guests, the Radiance-class ship is now set to depart from Trieste instead of Ravenna.

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As befits a collection of islands blessed with year-around warm temperatures, Caribbean destinations maintain a treasured sailing tradition, as boat-making, sailing and the culture tied to seafaring are all part of the region’s past and present.

The troubling trend of cruise ship man overboard incidents is already continuing in 2026. On New Year’s Day, U.S. Coast Guard crews joined a cruise ship sailing from Fort Lauderdale in an urgent search for a passenger who went overboard while the ship was sailing north of Cuba.