Cruise warning: Passenger shock after receiving a startling warning on Caribbean holiday

It read: “I am writing to provide you with important safety information regarding our port call to Nassau, Bahamas.

“We feel it is important to make our guests aware that Nassau has been experiencing an increase in crime.

“Non-violent crimes, such as theft of personal items, are the most common types of crimes being committed.”

The UK Foreign Office warns of incidents such as “violent crime including armed robbery and sexual assaults”.

Recent statistics from the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) revealed a decrease in crimes of murder, armed robbery and stolen vehicles, while rape crimes have increased compared to last year.