Passengers left behind on a Norwegian Cruise
Passengers on a Norwegian Cruise missed boarding time and were left behind on an African island. The cruise line's strict policy caused controversy as they secured passports but did not provide vital medicines or money to the stranded passengers. A separate incident involved an elderly woman having a medical emergency and being left behind by the cruise line.
Key Points
- Passengers missed boarding time on a private tour
- Cruise line's strict policy led to passengers being left behind
- Controversy over cruise line's handling of the situation
Pros
- Cruise line follows protocol
- Passengers rescued by Coast Guard
Cons
- Cruise line criticized for not providing vital belongings to stranded passengers
- Elderly woman left behind during medical emergency