Relaxation on cruises comes in part from the idea of visiting Caribbean islands with low crime rates and those out of hurricane zones—especially at the time of year when they are churning.

For those seeking fun in the Caribbean sun, the island of Aruba, according to the Caribbean Island Safety Index 2025, is ranked as the most safe Caribbean island.

The safety index data looks at factors such as travel advisories, local crime data, hurricane risk and health care readiness.

Aruba, though, is ranked first primarily due to its low crime rate and focus on tourism safety.

It stands out for safety compared to some nearby islands that currently have U.S. travel advisories, including the Dominican Republic, Jamaica and Haiti.

The Advance/SILive.com previously reported a Level 2 advisory due t

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