In 2016 I was booked on the 13 day mediterranean cruise that was supposed to go to Turkey and Greece. A couple months before, they sent out email letting everyone know that due to safety concerns, those 2 ports were being changed. Cruisers were able to change their cruise at no penalty, or get a $1000 onboard credit. Since our flights were already booked, and we had before and after cruise plans in Barcelona and Paris, we opted for the credit. It paid for all my excursions
Disappointed at first, but the cruise was AMAZING and the trip could not have been better. Our cruise in 2011 could not dock at cast away due to a hurricane, and no credit was given, just an apology for mother nature. Many passengers were extremely sick due to the bad seas, but we still had a great time. I agree with most of the posts, you have to do what is right for your families. I guess we just have to take more cruises!