Cruise Passengers Stranded 190 Miles Off African Coast Race to Rejoin Vessel

Nine passengers, including Jay and Jill Campbell from Garden City, South Carolina, claim they were left behind during a cruise from Cape Town, South Africa, to Barcelona. The incident occurred on the island of So Tomé and Príncipe in the Gulf of Guinea. Passengers missed their scheduled departure time due to a tour organized by a third-party operator. An additional passenger in her 80s was delayed due to receiving emergency medical treatment on the island. As a result, eight passengers were stranded. Norwegian Cruise Line reported that the passengers' passports had been handed over to local port agents.