OTTAWA — Global Affairs Canada continues to warn travellers to Mexico to avoid tourist ferries in the Playa del Carmen region.

“On Feb. 21, 2018, an explosive device detonated on a popular tourist ferry in Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo. The explosion injured over 20 individuals, including tourists. On March 1, 2018, local authorities found another explosive device on a ferry also operating out of Playa del Carmen. Some cruise lines have cancelled excursions using ferry services in Playa del Carmen. Avoid tourist ferries travelling in the region until further notice, be vigilant and monitor local media (including social media),” says Global Affairs Canada.

The warning can be found under the ‘Safety & Security’ tab at travel.gc.ca/destinations/mexico.

Three Canadians were injured in the Feb. 21 blast. According to Travelweek’s sister publication ProfessionVoyages.com, the boat belonged to the company Barcos Caribe.

ProfessionVoyages.com contacted Barcos Caribe at the time, to learn more about the situation. “We understand that what is happening is serious, but we are taking action on this with the corresponding authorities. We do not know at this time whether Canadians were on board and injured. We only know that there are 13 people injured so far (no serious cases). Our ferries are still in circulation. Our operations resumed regularly after the explosion. The case is now in the hands of the authorities,” said a spokesman for Barcos Caribe.