When visiting other countries on your cruise vacation, safety should be a primary concern. Cruise lines remain in constant contact with authorities, monitoring travel advisories that might impact their cruise ship itineraries. If the U.S. State Department issues a travel advisory for a specific location, the cruise line may make adjustments to their published itinerary.

Keep in mind that cruise ship travelers must assume the ultimate responsibility for their actions while ashore. When visiting ports-of-call, travelers should take some common-sense precautions....