An Australian couple and six other passengers were stranded on an African island after missing the boarding time for their Norwegian Cruise Lines ship, calling it the "worst experience of our lives." They were helped by the US Embassy in Angola and raced through seven different countries in 48 hours to finally rejoin the ship in Senegal, after being denied reentry in Gambia due to low tide. The cruise line stated that the passengers were on a private tour not organized by them, and an attorney emphasized the company's right to leave once a final call has been made.
A group of cruise ship passengers, including an American couple, were left behind on an African island during a tour stop and had to endure a challenging journey through multiple countries to catch up to the ship. The passengers, who were on a privately-run excursion, were not allowed to reboard the ship despite efforts by the island's coast guard. The cruise line stated that guests are responsible for returning to the ship on time, but the stranded passengers criticized the lack of care and concern for their well-being. The couple is uncertain about rejoining the cruise after the ordeal.
A couple was stranded on a small African island after missing their Norwegian Cruise Line ship's boarding deadline following a tour in São Tomé and Príncipe. Despite efforts to rejoin the ship in Gambia, adverse weather conditions prevented docking, and the group is now hoping to rejoin the ship in Senegal. The cruise line stated that passengers were responsible for being on time and that the missed deadline was communicated clearly. This incident highlights the reputational risk for cruise lines and the potential stress for passengers when stranded in remote locations.
Six American and two Australian cruise ship passengers, including a pregnant woman and an elderly man with a heart condition, are stranded on the African island of São Tomé after the Norwegian Cruise line ship left them, despite the local coast guard's help. The passengers missed the "all-aboard time" and were left on the island without money and vital medications, with the captain allegedly refusing to let them reboard.
Six American cruise passengers and two Australians were left stranded on the African island of São Tomé by Norwegian Cruise Line, without their belongings, money, and vital medications, after missing the all-aboard time. The group, including a pregnant woman and elderly passengers, faced difficulties boarding the ship despite Coast Guard assistance and are now navigating logistical challenges to reach the next port in Senegal. The cruise line stated that guests are responsible for returning to the ship on time and for any necessary travel costs to rejoin the ship at the next available port of call.
A Garden City couple and several other passengers were left stranded on the island of São Tomé after their cruise ship, operated by Norwegian Cruise Line, departed without them. The cruise line stated that the passengers missed the all-aboard time and are responsible for rejoining the ship at the next port of call, including covering any necessary travel costs. The stranded passengers, including elderly individuals and a pregnant woman, are now attempting to reunite with the ship at another African port, facing complications in the process.
At least 9 people, including 8 children, have died and 78 others hospitalized after consuming sea turtle meat on Pemba Island in the Zanzibar archipelago, leading to a rare and potentially deadly type of food poisoning called chelonitoxism. The area's disaster management team has warned people against eating sea turtles, which are considered a delicacy in Zanzibar, and this is not the first incident of fatalities linked to consuming turtle meat on the island.
