Thanks for the realistic info PC. Like other posters here, I have also been there before. An armed band of rebels takeing a cruise ship hostage would no doubt have crossed their minds, I'm sure. I'm scheduled to visit there in Feb 24, and hope RCL chooses another port. But will not allow RCL to make safety decisions for me. I'll guage the enviroment and make my decision then. Saying RCL wouldn't go there if it were unsafe is not only dangerous but irresponsible. They weigh the bottom line ($$) against odds.