Cruisers passaging off the coast of Colombia, Mexico and Guatemala, are being advised to file float plans with authorities and friends and exercise extreme caution following 2025 US attacks on suspected “narco-terrorist” vessels in international waters. Find out more at this news item and review the security pages for the country you are visiting.
With the issue of drug trafficking in the South Pacific now a hot topic following the seizure of 1400 tonnes of drugs on a “narco sub” bound for Oceania (December 2024), the cruising community need to be aware of the on-going international operations in the Pacific, how this will affect their cruising and how they too can assist the authorities in this fight against crime. Find out more here.
Cruising this country requires careful research before deciding which areas to cruise and there are definitely more populated areas and some island groups that should be avoided. However, it's still possible to enjoy safe cruising here if you pick your route carefully.
See the PNG Security section for more details.
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