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St. Thomas taxi wait changes traveler’s approach to visiting St. John

The traveler said he now uses a Royal Caribbean excursion that arranges ferry and taxi transportation.

The incident occurred as the ship sailed from Puerto Vallarta to Long Beach on the last day of a seven-night cruise.

Past incidents aboard Royal Caribbean and Disney ships underscore safety policies that can carry lifetime bans.

Travelers weighing expedition voyages may find that destination timing, water levels and vessel capacity influence access and activities.