I live 15 minutes out of New York City, and always go to Junkanoo beach. In fact, this past summer...my kids and 2 year old granddaughter joined us. We Never felt unsafe.
Getting back to the topic!...my last 2 cruises were on the Oasis with the same old itierary. For that reason we are traveling on Liberty this summer to Bermuda. But to be honest, I am not looking forward to the ship! It's so outdated by today's standards. Symphony of the Seas is such a beautiful ship!