South Carolinian Couple and Other Passengers Stranded on African Island
A South Carolinian couple reported being among a group of six Americans and two Australians left stranded on the island of Sao Tome in Central Africa after the ship they were on departed without them.
Details of the Stranding
- Eight passengers, including a pregnant woman and an elderly man with a heart ailment, were left behind on the African island.
- The passengers have been struggling to catch up with their ship for several days.
- According to the couple, they had never experienced such a situation before.
Statement from Norwegian Cruise Line
A statement from Norwegian Cruise Line mentioned that the passengers were late getting back to the ship on March 27, missing the all-aboard time of 3 p.m. local time.
The cruise line emphasized that guests are responsible for returning to the ship on time, as the schedule is communicated through various channels.
Stranded Couple’s Ordeal
The couple, Jill and Jay Campbell, shared their experience of the island trip running into trouble and the captain refusing them permission to board the ship again.
They recounted their journey through six countries to reunite with the ship in Gambia, facing challenges due to lack of money, valuables, and necessary medications.
Current Situation and Future Plans
The passengers, including elderly and medically vulnerable individuals, are now en route to a port in Senegal where the cruise ship is scheduled to dock.
