Royal Caribbean skips San Juan port call after Puerto Rico protests
Royal Caribbean International canceled a port call in San Juan, Puerto Rico on Tuesday due to growing civil unrest and is monitoring the situation for future calls.
Empress of the Seas was rerouted from a scheduled port call in San Juan to Tortola instead, as thousands of protesters called for the resignation of the US territory’s Governor.
"We continue to monitor the situation closely and will make adjustments as necessary to ensure the safety and security of our guests and crew," the cruise line said.
Passengers who had booked prepaid shore excursions will be refunded.
The ship is on an eight-day Caribbean sailing out of Miami.
After Tortola it is due to dock at Saint Thomas, US Virgin Islands.
Royal Caribbean said it will cancel further calls in San Juan if protests continue.
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