"Stranded Cruise Passengers Left in Africa by Norwegian Cruise Line"

Eight cruise passengers, including a pregnant woman and a paraplegic traveler, were left behind in São Tomé and Príncipe after missing their ship's departure time due to a delayed local tour. Despite efforts to reunite with the ship, the captain did not allow them to board, leaving them to navigate through six countries to eventually rejoin the ship in Dakar, Senegal. The cruise company stated that it was the passengers' responsibility to return to the ship on time and will reimburse the travelers for their travel costs.