Karenlq

Thanks everyone. I think I have my answer. I have travelled the world without incident. This trip was to take my 5 year old twins on a European history trip for 2 months before they start Kindergarten and I am traveling without husband on this leg. My only concern is the very end of the canal where the Yemen port of Aden is under air strikes and bombings. It seems the ship passes very close to this area and would only be worried about 'accidental' trouble (i.e, passenger jet over Ukraine is shot down). This is a very small section of a wonderful 16 day cruise but the violence has been escalating in Yemen. Maybe a flight directly to Dubai is more fitting in my *personal* situation. Thanks for the helpful comments. I wish anyone traveling that wonderful route has a safe and pleasant journey.

Anyone know where I can find more info about Suez Canal warnings? Checked the State Dept site but no info. Was about to book the Quantam from BCN to Dubai next month but the ship comes very close to Adan in Yemen where there is ongoing air strikes by the Saudis and rising tensions. Not worried about Dubai, just passing through Yemen...