State Dept. Travel Advisory

[Keioki]

I became aware of this advisory while watching a NatGeo show the other night. https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/TrinidadandTobago.html

How serious is this and should we make any alternative plans when our ship stops here?

[chewap]

I became aware of this advisory while watching a NatGeo show the other night. https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/TrinidadandTobago.html

How serious is this and should we make any alternative plans when our ship stops here?

I am scheduled to go Trinidad in Nov. I just wrote Princess to change to Bonaire based on the above State Dept warning.

[Vineyard View]

Wow. That advisory doesn’t sound encouraging. We are sailing there in December on Viking. It will be our first port after consecutive sea days so was planning on getting off the ship. Now I am not so sure.

[FlTrini]

Trinidad like every where in the world today has crime. You have not heard of terrorist attacks on the news because there have not been any so far. Don’t be afraid to get of the ship and take a tour. The areas being warned about are mostly areas that Tourists usually do not frequent. Trinidad is a lovely island and you will be happy if you see some of it. Port of Spain is the capital city so it is extremely busy and driving can be a nightmare during rush hours so stick with a planned tour that will give you a tour of the city or take you on the scenic ride to one of the North coast beaches.

[FlTrini]

Trinidad like every where in the world today has crime. You have not heard of terrorist attacks on the news because there have not been any so far. Don’t be afraid to get off the ship and take a tour. The areas being warned about are mostly areas that Tourists usually do not frequent. Trinidad is a lovely island and you will be happy if you see some of it. Port of Spain is the capital city so it is extremely busy and driving can be a nightmare during rush hours so stick with a planned tour that will give you a tour of the city or take you on the scenic ride to one of the North coast beaches.

[Keioki]

Just returned and 4 of us walked around the center part of the city. Didn’t feel any different than walking in a US city. The idea is to be aware of your surroundings and stay in areas with a lot of people. Saw a significant police presence on Independence St.

One fellow cruiser said he thought he and his wife were being followed, but went into a local store and when they came out, their supposedly stalker was gone.

[Vineyard View]

Thank you for the update. Unfortunately in many/most places, one needs to be aware of their surroundings and be smart. It is just what it is so I am glad to hear this really isn’t all that different.