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travel1 year ago

Debate Sparks Over Cruise Ship's Decision to Leave Late Passengers: What You Need to Know

A Norwegian Cruise Line ship left eight passengers behind on an African island after they missed the 3 pm cut-off time, sparking a fierce debate. The passengers, including a pregnant woman and an elderly man with a heart condition, had to make their way to Senegal by plane, ferry, and car to rejoin the ship. The cruise line defended its actions, stating that passengers are responsible for returning to the ship at the published time, while critics accused the company of abandoning the guests and failing in its duty of care. The passengers have since rejoined the cruise in Dakar, Senegal, and the cruise line has stated that it will reimburse their travel costs from Banjul, Gambia to Dakar, Senegal.

via New York Post |
#abandonment#cruise#debate
travel1 year ago

Stranded Cruise Passengers Share Harrowing Experiences

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.

via New York Post |
#african-island#australian-couple#cruise-ship
travel1 year ago

"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.

via The Guardian|
#cruise#norwegian-cruise-lines#sao-tome-and-principe
travel1 year ago

Norwegian Cruise Lines Leaves Passengers Stranded in Africa

American passengers, including the Campbells, were left stranded in Africa after missing the boarding time for their cruise ship, leading to a race through multiple countries to catch up. Despite finally reaching the ship in Senegal, they are considering not finishing the voyage due to the ordeal. Norwegian Cruise Lines stated that guests are responsible for returning to the ship at the designated time and that the passengers are responsible for any necessary travel arrangements to rejoin the ship at the next port of call, but they will reimburse the stranded passengers for their travel costs.

via New York Post |
#cruise-ship#missed-boarding#norwegian-cruise-lines
travel1 year ago

Stranded Cruise Passengers Race to Rejoin Ship in Africa

Eight tourists, including a pregnant woman and elderly individuals, were left stranded in São Tomé and Príncipe after missing the departure time for their Norwegian Cruise Lines ship. Despite attempts to catch up with the ship, they were refused entry and left without credit cards, medications, and essentials. The cruise line placed responsibility on the passengers for missing the deadline, while the stranded tourists sought assistance from the U.S. embassy and attempted to catch the ship at subsequent ports.

via The Daily Beast|
#cruise-ship#missed-departure#norwegian-cruise-lines
travel1 year ago

Cruise Ship Abandons Passengers on African Island: Stranded Americans Seek Assistance

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.

via New York Post |
#african-island#cruise-ship#missed-boarding