10 Top Most Dangerous Cruise Ports in the World

Not only the Americans but also other states are increasingly getting on board cruises. A cruise port plays a vital role in making your selection of the right destination easier and convenient. But some of the world’s cruise ports have had targeted the humans, taking the lives of many. Let us check these top 10 most dangerous cruise ports in the world.

10. Venezuela

This has been known for political differences. According to CIA, this cruise port is the hub of illegal money-laundering activities. In February, a passenger on the Carnival-owned AIDA line was murdered in an attempt of robbery on thebeautiful island.

9. El Salvador

During November, 2014, a lot of travel warnings were recorded at El Salvador. This is one of the most dangerous spots in the world. The information of U.S. State Department reveals that the citizens are widely being targeted here by the criminals. More than 40 US citizens were killed in last four years.

8. Colombia

Colombia is the world’s leading grower of coca, the source crop for cocaine. This cruise port is the hub of narcotic dealers. The human trafficking is also common here. One reviewer has explained that the major cruise lines like Carnival, Princess, Disney, and Holland America are the sites of criminals.

7. Mexico

One of the most dangerous places in the world, Mexico has long been suffering from threats of outside forces. The cruise port of Mexico has been a place of individuals dealing in robbery, carjacking, and murder. The travelers are stopped from going the major cruise lines sailing from California, Texas, Louisiana, and Florida.

6. Philippines

The lush Philippine islands attract numerous cruise lines such as Celebrity, Royal Caribbean, and luxury lines like Azamara, Regent, and Seabourn. This is one of the most visited places, but unfortunately here there are great threats of kidnapping and murders. The violent attacks onto the travelers are common here.

5. Algeria

A number of secondary cruise lines make stops in the cruise ports of Algeria, a dangerous place and hub of kidnappers, drug dealers, and murderers. Often, the cases of kidnapping of tourists have been reported by the Department of State.

4. Djibouti

This is another highly dangerous and under-threat cruise port, containing so many kidnappers. Most of the cases of killing and kidnapping have been reported by the international tourists. Also, this is the hub of terrorism attacks.

3. Ivory Coast (Cote D’ Ivoire)

The port at Abidjan, according to the Foreign Commonwealth Office in the U.K., has closed its land borders with Guinea and Liberia. The reason is said to be extreme activities of terrorism. Some of world’s dangerous criminals live here, it is said.

2. Lebanon

The cruise port of Lebanon should not be ventured at. For travelers, this has been a risky spot. Here a number of murders have been committed. Even the terrorism attacks are common.

1. Israel

In July last year, most cruises to Israel diverted when rocket shrapnel landed on the deck of one of the cruise ships of Germany. The port of Israel is considered to be highly dangerous. The danger lies more in the proximity to conflict zones. The state department, however, has taken some serious measures.