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