Stranded on island: Cruise ship leaves nine tourists behind.. As of: April 4, 2024, 5:20 a.m Passengers on a cruise ship have been trying to get back on board for days.

Their adventurous journey took them across Africa. The passengers visited the beaches, toured the coffee and cocoa plantations and saw the famous Pico Cão Grande volcano. Then the cruise ship set sail again - but left a total of 9 tourists behind on the island. The tourists from America and Australia were ultimately left without their belongings, medication and vaccination certificates.