"Surviving Stranded: Tales of Abandonment and Resilience on Norwegian Cruise Ships"

A travel expert shares tips for passengers left behind by cruise ships, advising immediate contact with the cruise line and travel agent, as well as the nearest US embassy for assistance. She recommends choosing shore excursions organized by the cruise or a trusted vendor, setting watches to ship time, and carrying essentials like passports and credit cards when disembarking. While stranded passengers may feel neglected, the expert emphasizes the tight schedules cruise ships must adhere to while in port.