Overview
- P&O’s Arvia has docked in Barbados for a third time, with passengers saying the ship stayed within roughly 30 miles of shore and plans to depart for St Lucia at 7 p.m. local time.
- The itinerary that began in Barbados on January 2 and was due to reach Martinique has been reshuffled after many travelers missed flights.
- P&O says all guests now have confirmed flight details and that it worked with charter carriers to rebook about 5,000 inbound and outbound passengers.
- Holidaymakers report frustration over inconsistent explanations for delays and describe limited, confusing communication from operators.
- Media coverage links the disruption to the U.S. action in Venezuela attributed to President Trump, while dramatic claims about specialized weapons and large-scale air deployments remain unconfirmed.