Overview
- Passengers report the vessel has stayed within roughly 30 miles of shore and has docked in Barbados three times to accommodate disrupted travel.
- The FAA instructed aircraft to avoid parts of the Caribbean following the U.S. operation to capture Nicolás Maduro, prompting cancellations and delays for cruise-linked flights.
- P&O Cruises says all Arvia guests now have confirmed flight details to and from Barbados and that new flights have been arranged for about 5,000 inbound and outbound passengers.
- The line says it is prioritising ports and itinerary changes, while many on board describe poor communication and mounting frustration, including concerns for travellers with medical needs.
- Reports on Tuesday indicated the ship was expected to depart Barbados in the evening for St Lucia as schedules continue to be adjusted.