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Bruce Roberts Offshore 44

Proven center cockpit bluewater liveaboard cruiser. Original builder and owners from 1994 ...

• 44' 3" / 13.50m

Tayana 55 C/C

*** TAYANA 55 CC FOR SALE *** We are selling our beautiful yacht "Hvalodea" a ...

• 57' 5" / 17.50m
• AU $333,000

Beneteau Oceanis 48

Few boats balance the thrill of sailing with the comfort of home quite like the Beneteau ...

• 47' 11" / 14.60m
• AU $475,000 Negotiable

Edward Burgess 1861 Gaff Rigged Sailing Yawl

A VERY RARE, FAST & BEAUTIFUL CLASSIC SAILING YACHT. Classic yacht "SWORDFISH" ...

• 29' 0" / 8.84m
• AU $25,900 Ono

Roberts Mauritius 45

Roberts 44ft steel pilot house cruising sloop. Designed and constructed from steel for ...

• 45' 0" / 13.72m
• AU $102,000

Cole 40 Cole 40 Multi Chine

MAKE an OFFER. NEED TO LIQUIDATE. LIFES ASSETS. BOAT and 12M MARINA BERTH. More PICS have ...

• 40' 0" / 12.20m
• AU $29,000 Make an offer

Jeanneau 36 Cruising Yacht

Sounds like a dream! It has now become a reality.... The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36 indeed offers ...

• 36' 1" / 11.00m
• AU $127,500 No more to pay - drive away

Beale 780 Unfinished Project Boat.

Beale 780 strip plank west epoxy western red cedar hull. Hull approximately 95% faired. ...

• 25' 7" / 7.80m

Jeanneau 39i

Rare to market and for a reason, the Jeanneau 39i is a very sought after model and ...

• 43' 8" / 13.31m
• AU $215,000

'Tehani-li' is a magnificent Robert Perry cutter sloop. Easily sailed by two people, ...

• 52' 6" / 16.00m
• AU $300,000

Wharram Tangaroa MK1

Beautiful freshly refurbished catamaran with 4 berths, a sweet galley and workshop. Loads of ...

• 35' 0" / 10.67m
• 1980 approx
• AU $50,000 Negotiable

Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 49DS

Located in the beautiful Whitsundays in an annual berth at the prestigious Coral Sea Marina, ...

• 49' 2" / 14.98m
• AU $359,000

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Whitsunday Escape offer a most unique holiday experience in paradise with “Skipper Yourself Bareboat Yacht Charters”. You choose the itinerary, pace and adventures to explore Queensland’s tropical Whitsunday Islands from the comfort of your own floating accommodation.

With the largest, modern fleet of self-contained sleep aboard boats, whitsunday escape will have you sailing or cruising the whitsundays in style. based in airlie beach, you can hire one of our many power boats or sailing yachts and catamarans to explore the islands at your own pace., no licence is required, just some prior boating experience, as you will receive a comprehensive briefing before you set sail on the holiday of a lifetime., power catamarans.

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Great barrier reef.

Cruise the islands of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and experience nature at its finest.

Whitehaven Beach

Possibly Australia's most famous beach, the white sands of Whitehaven are a must see on your holiday.

Water Activities

With an abundance of anchorages, coral reefs and beaches to explore, water activities are very popular in the Whitsundays.

Island Resorts

Stop off at islands resorts and enjoy restaurants, cocktails, swim-up pool bars, and activities galore.

The cooler months are whale season in the Whitsundays. Nearly every day offers great whale watching experiences.

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Some of the best reef snorkelling in Australia is right here in the Whitsundays. Snorkelling gear is provided free!

See what more you can do or create your own itinerary

A few words from some of our happy customers

The Ackinclose Family

This was the holiday of a lifetime. When we returned, we immediately got off the boat and walked straight into the office to book again for the following year.

We had an absolute blast. And really the boat was the centre piece of that. It was everything we could have asked for; spacious, luxurious, comfortable, plenty of water storage and fridge/freezer space, room to spread out, great cooking facilities, plenty of lounging areas and a hot shower and comfy bed at the end of every day.

Perhaps most importantly it allowed us to ‘choose our own adventure’! This holiday had it all…. turquoise waters, swimming, snorkeling, fishing, isolated beaches, white sand, incredible walks, beach combing, whales, dolphins, turtles, tropical fish, and some high sea adventures! It’s one thing to visit the Whitsundays, it’s another altogether to holiday ON the Whitsundays. Being on the water 24/7 is an experience unlike any other… it was pure joy!

We loved being on our own (the perfect covid safe holiday really!), enjoying each others company and everyday being an adventure. Not to mention relaxing and unwinding with the most amazing scenery and sunsets. This is a holiday you and your children will remember forever!

Billy & Friends

Thank you again to the Whitsunday Escape Crew for another amazing experience in the magnificent Whitsundays. We had a wonderful 10 days onboard the Seawind 1260 Volare, which kicked off with a great brief by Amee who was very thorough and very knowledgeable about operating Volare safely.

Throughout the charter the support from the ops team is first rate. Whether you want to know where the best place to overnight for the conditions, or if you need some advice about the boat, they will always go the extra mile to ensure you have the best holiday possible. Shoutout to Jordans mobile outboard repairs that paid us a quick visit in Stonehaven to help sort us out.

The absolute highlight for this trip was the time we had all of Whitehaven Beach entirely to ourselves for a few hours on a sunny afternoon. A magical moment that is unlikely to be repeated.

We’re already booked in for our next charter with Whitsunday Escape over Christmas and can’t wait to get back up there.

The Patel Family

We were first time ‘bare boaters’ and a little nervous about going out to sea in a million-dollar catamaran but Whitsunday Escape couldn’t have been more helpful providing boating information and ensuring we had the prerequisite knowledge.

Big thanks to Lachy for his ‘pep talk’ to my crew before we set off.

Best family holiday ever and we loved every minute.

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North Queensland Cruising ​Yacht Club

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• Dining style Casual Dining
• Price $40 and under
• Cuisines Modern Australian
• Hours of Operation Breakfast Sat, Sun 8:00 am–10:30 am Lunch Thu–Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm Sun 11:30 am–2:15 pm Tapas Thu–Sat 2:30 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–7:30 pm Open Mic Night Thu 5:30 pm–7:30 pm
• Phone number (07) 3269 4588
• Website https://www.qcyc.com.au/the-club/facilities/restaurant-and-bar/
• Payment Options Mastercard, Visa
• Dress Code Business Casual
• Catering Catering ranges from Alacarte breakfast, lunch and dinners. A large selection of platters for any style of function. Tapas offered between meals. Picnic hampers offered for day sailors.
• Private party facilities QCYC Cater for functions from the intimate small affair to events serving well in excess of 100 people. The large Marquee boasts views of the bay over our lush lawn, capturing the fresh sea breezes each day. The air-conditioned Commodore’s room upstairs offers uninterrupted views of the bay against the backdrop of Moreton Island from the balcony, being ideal for private functions. In winter the Members Room boasts a fire place enhancing the cosy feeling of being tucked up from the cold.
• Location Sinbad St, Shorncliffe, AU-QLD 4017
• Area Sandgate
• Parking Details Members secure parking.Ample street parking.Across street parking area.
• Public Transit Shorncliffe train station.
• Additional Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Queensland Cruising Yacht Club is rated 4.2 stars by 165 OpenTable diners.

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2007 / 2023, mangusta 80.

"Blanc" is a stunning super yacht built in 2007 and refurbished in May 2023. Built by Overmarine and having a length of 80 feet, Blanc features 3 cabins which sleep 8, an array of social and lounging options, as well as a convenient swim platform offering easy access into the sea.  She is packed with features that will make for an unforgettable charter, Blanc offers holidays you’ll never forget. 

8 (sleeping)

12 (cruising)

Accommodation 

MAIN CHARACTERISTICS

Builder  

Overmari ne

Length O verall

22.98 m (80,25 ft)

5.90 m (19,4 ft)

1.40 m (5 ft)

Cruising Speed

32 knots (59 km/hr)

Consumption

42 knots (77 km/hr)

approx. 750 l/hr at cruising speed of 32 knots

ACCOMMODATION

Master Cabin

1 double cabin with ensuite bathroom, walk-in closet and private loun ge area, located amidship

1 double cabin  with ensuite bathroom located on portside

1 twin cabin with en-suite bathroom located on starboard

Lounge converts to 2 single beds

Fully equipped domestic kitchen

Large open plan cockpit

BOSE sound system

Air conditioning

Wi-Fi (Starlink)

Outdoor entertainment

Williams 325 TurboJet Tender

Paddleboards

Floating pontoon

Snorkelling equipment

Aqua lily pad

Swim platform

Please contact us below and tell us when you would like to set sail.  

Blanc is stylish motor yacht with a hard top, aft enclosure, great open deck space and high-quality designer interiors and exceptional cruising speed.  When sea and wind conditions are great, maximum speeds of up to 45kn can be reached.

Charter Rates

Day Charter

Minimum 6-hour charter.

AUD $1,800 per hour + GST

Overnight Charter

24-hour period.

AUD $14,000 per 24-hour period

+ GST +  APA

Week Charter

7 consecutive days.

AUD $60,000 + GST + APA

Ch ar ter Fees

Week charter; 7 consecutive days: AUD $60,000 per week + GST + A.P.A. Overnight charter; 24-hour period: AUD $14,000 per 24-hour period + GST + A.P.A. Day charter; minimum 6-hour charter: AUD $1,800 per hour + GST

Public Holidays: 25% surcharge

Inclusions: Vessel hire, crew, use of water toys & 500 litres of fuel Exclusions: GST, catering, beverages

Advanced Provisional Allowance (A.P.A.): 20% of charter fee for all charges including fuel, consumables. Required for multi-day charters.  

Security deposit: $1,000 

Cruising Region

QLD, Australia

Gold Coast, Stradbroke Island, Tangalooma, Brisbane, Whitsund ays (relocation costs may apply)

Things you need to know

Self-charter: No. You will have exclusive use of Blanc and will be accompanied by a Cap tain and hostess.

Smoking:  No. Smoking is not permitted on the vessel.

Pets:  No. Pets are not allowed on  board.

Fuel included in price:  500 litres of fuel per charter.  An estimate can be provided once itinerary has been finalised.

Marina fees included in price: No.  An estimate can be provided once itinerary has been finalised.

Catering/meals included in price: No. We can put you in touch with a caterer who can assist you with a quote.

Payment terms : Charter is to b e paid in full 48 hours prior to departure.  Deemed paid only when cleared.

Marina fees and fuel costs vary depending on the duration and location of your charter. Marina fees need to be paid at each marina you choose to dock at overnight - the fees vary, but you may be able to find this information in advance by contacting the marinas directly.  Blanc wil l be full of fuel at the time of departure and is required to be filled prior to disembarking.

Once we receive your request, we will confirm the availability of Blanc, a nd we will also check alternative dates should what you require not be available.

To ensure your experience is the best it can be, we will contact you to discuss your request in detail. 

Thank you for your enquiry. We will be in touch real soon.

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Restaurant and Bar

The Queensland Cruising Yacht Club waterfront restaurant and bar enjoys a stunning waterfront setting and wonderful views.

We invite members and non-members alike to come along and enjoy one of North Brisbane’s hidden gems.

The Queensland Cruising Yacht Club restaurant and bar is located at the confluence of the Cabbage Tree and Nundah Creek Rivers in Shorncliffe, North Brisbane.

With stunning waterfront and sunset views and world class food, the restaurant and bar is the perfect place to enjoy lunch or dinner with family and friends.

Restaurant Opening hours Thursday Lunch 11:30am to 2:30pm (Tapas to 4pm) Dinner 5:00pm to 7:30pm Friday Lunch 11:30am to 2:30pm (Tapas to 4pm) Dinner 5:00pm to 7:30pm Saturday Breakfast 8:00am to 10:30am Lunch 11:30am to 2:30pm (Tapas to 4pm) Dinner 5:00pm to 7:30pm Sunday Breakfast 8:00am to 10:30am Lunch 11:30am to 2:30pm

Great food and exceptional service are our focus and when combined with our stunning waterfront venue, we know that this will see you coming back time and again to enjoy all that the Club has to offer.

The waterfront restaurant and bar are open Thursday to Sunday and restaurant bookings are recommended.

The venue enjoys ample on and off-street parking, and the pedestrian gate is always open during trading hours. You will receive a friendly welcome, a seat by the water and exceptional food, all while enjoying North Brisbane’s best-kept dining secret.

QCYC offers a range of membership options and members receive discounts on food and beverages.

Reservations

We encourage reservations, especially for large groups. To book a table, please call (07) 3269 4588 .

QCYC sources local ingredients from local suppliers to offer a great range of meals, light snacks, gluten-free options and desserts.

Note: Menus listed are subject to season change without notice.

Testimonials

Thank you QCYC for hosting Maddie’s 21st last weekend. You have an amazing venue, fabulous staff and fantastic menu. Special thanks to Shakira, Brittany, chef Mark and the rest of your team for making our event such a success.  TW  30 March 2021

Testimonial from Kika McItyre – “Open Mic Night “

We had a lovely evening last night. Table 9 ladies…. Thanks for the beaut wine. Great bar staff and hude compliments to the chefs… our meals were divine. Cheers

“…we wanted to say that we had an awesome night there. It really couldn’t have been easier or more relaxed. The food was fantastic and we had loads of people commenting on how good their meal was. What a perfect spot! So many of our friends couldn’t believe they had never been.

Thanks again.”

C 19 April 2021

What Our Customers are saying…

Thank you to all the team at QCYC for a very enjoyable day.

The team had a great time and the food was lovely.

They are wanting me to plan for next year at the same venue.  So I will be in touch in the new year to organise a date for next year! 

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a safe New Year.

12 December 2022

“I just wanted to write and let you know about our very first visit to the Sandgate yacht club.  We spend half of our lives in Italy, and had not had the pleasure of visiting, till a friend mentioned the club.

We were happy with the menu….more than sufficient for a balmy Sunday on the terrace with a cool breeze blowing.  On this occasion, we did not participate in the wine menu, but I did see there were single glass offerings for the designated driver as well as a comprehensive wine list.

We were in 4 people…only two ordering the same plate, and all plates were well presented and tasty.  ALL staff were friendly and welcoming, and we will definitely return.”

yours faithfully,

Beverley and Giambattista Nicoli

January 2023

Our restaurant and bar operations may be affected by governmental directives concerning Covid-19. Please ensure that bookings are made via our booking tab to be informed of any last moment changes. As always, our staff and customers’ health and safely is our main priority, so if you are unwell, please stay home. 

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Sunreef Yachts unveils new luxe solar electric Explorer catamaran with over 1,000 kWh in batteries

Sustainable boatbuilder Sunreef Yachts is adding a sleeker, lighter solar electric catamaran to its portfolio. The new Explorer Eco 40m is the company’s smallest electric yacht to date, but debuts with some of the most advanced technology, including Sunreef’s proprietary “solar skin”

Sunreef Yachts  was established in 2002 in Gdansk, Poland where its shipyard and office still operate alongside a newer footprint established at port in the United Arab Emirates. From its very first year, Sunreef has been pushing the boundaries of sustainable marine travel, launching the world’s first 74-foot luxury oceangoing catamaran with a flybridge.

Today, hundreds of Sunreef Yachts are sailing waters across the globe, showcasing the company’s lineup of sustainable luxury catamarans, all-electric propulsion, and advanced solar panels. That current portfolio consists of eco-friendly sailboats and massive solar electric catamarans ranging from 60 to 100 meters in length.

Today, Sunreef shared it has gone smaller, introducing a new 40m electric yacht called the Eco Explorer.

Sunreef Yacht’s latest electric catamaran is another beauty

The company’s new Eco version of the 40m Explorer offers customers a sleeker and more sustainable design in a lighter marine footprint, all without sacrificing the luxury and comfort Sunreef is known for.

Sunreef shared that it favors catamarans over traditional yacht hull designs because require less energy to propel at sea – an important factor in marine electrification. The new Eco Explorer 40m features an ultralight composite build and a state-of-the-art electric powertrain consisting of two 540kW motors and two 550 kWh battery packs – giving the electric yacht the ability to cross oceans.

To support the all-electric powertrain, the Eco Explorer 40m is also covered in Sunreef’s proprietary solar skin, which utilizes every available inch of the hull and structure’s external surface to generate free, clean energy – more than enough to power the electric yacht’s onboard systems, HVAC, AV equipment and even its jacuzzi. Per Sunreef Yachts founder and CEO Francis Lapp:

Sunreef has been at the cutting edge of sustainable yachting since its launch. We are the only superyacht builder to have successfully developed the idea of embedding solar cells into large-scale fibreglass structures. But we’re not content to let technology alone do the work. Many elements of our wonderful, custom interiors can also be sourced from recycled and renewable materials. From hemp composite to recycled fabrics -it’s all up to the owner.

Sunreef says its new Eco Explorer 40m can accommodate 10 guests aboard, who can be taken care of by a crew of seven. Its motors deliver a cruising speed of 10 knots and a top speed of 14 knots. Build times are currently three years, and the electric yachts will be built at one of Sunreef’s ports in Poland or the UAE.

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8 Norwegian Cruise Passengers Stranded on African Island Catch Up to Ship After Traversing 7 Countries

The group of stranded American and Australian passengers included four elderly people, one with a heart condition and a pregnant woman

Natalia Senanayake is an Editorial Assistant, Lifestyle at PEOPLE. She covers all things travel and home, from celebrities' luxury mansions to breaking travel news.

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• Nine Norwegian Cruise Line passengers were reportedly left behind on the African island of São Tomé and Príncipe on March 27 
• The group was on a guided excursion that got delayed, leading them to miss the ship’s "all aboard" call 
• A statement from Norwegian Cruise Lines noted that all guests are responsible for returning to the docked ship at the designated call time 
• Eight people were able to catch up to the ship on Tuesday morning after reportedly traversing seven countries.
• One, who had fallen ill before the incident, has safely returned to the U.S.

Multiple passengers were stranded on an island in Africa after their Norwegian Cruise Line ship reportedly left them behind. After several days of uncertainty and a trek across seven countries, they're now back on board the vessel.

On Wednesday, March 27, South Carolina couple Jill and Jay Campbell were enjoying a guided tour on the island of São Tomé and Príncipe located off the continent's western coast, ABC15 News reported at the time. The pair was with six other American and Australian passengers when they realized they wouldn’t make it back to the ship on time due to their tour taking longer than planned.

Though the tour operator contacted the cruise ship’s captain to inform them of the delay, the captain refused to let them back on the still-anchored ship when they arrived at the port because it was after the "all aboard" call, per the outlet. 

The São Tomé and Príncipe Coast Guard allegedly then took them by boat directly to the ship where the captain again did not permit them to board. 

The group later encountered another stranded passenger, an 80-year-old woman, who was hospitalized on the island after a cruise line tour, the outlet stated. The woman reportedly experienced memory and vision loss due to a medical emergency. 

In addition to the ill passenger, the group also includes one person who is pregnant, one with a heart condition and four elderly travelers. 

The majority of the group left their medications and credit cards on the ship except for the Campbells, who have reportedly paid over $5,000 for food, accommodations, and other necessities for their fellow passengers. 

On Sunday, the U.S. Embassy in Angola allegedly arranged for the group to fly to the West African country of Gambia, the ship's next planned port of call, so they could reboard. 

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Unfortunately, the group discovered the cruise ship wasn’t docked at the port in Gambia as planned because it had to spend another day at sea due to low tides. ABC News 4 reports the passengers spent fifteen hours traveling through six countries to make it to the port on Sunday. 

“We have to cross the ferry to get into Senegal,” Campbell told the outlet on Monday, marking their seventh country. “We just learned from the gentleman that the ferry hadn’t been working, but he said no problem, if the ferry is not working we will get another little boat and then pick up a car on the other side. And then once we get on the other side of Senegal, it’s another four-hour drive.” 

In a statement to PEOPLE, Norwegian Cruise Line said, “On the afternoon of March 27, 2024, while the ship was in São Tomé and Príncipe, an African island nation, eight guests who were on the island on a private tour not organized through us missed the last tender back to the vessel, therefore not meeting the all aboard time of 3 p.m. local time."

The statement continued, “While this is a very unfortunate situation, guests are responsible for ensuring they return to the ship at the published time, which is communicated broadly over the ship’s intercom, in the daily print communication and posted just before exiting the vessel.”

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The cruise line added that guests are “responsible for any necessary travel arrangements” to meet the ship at the next port and that they had each of their passports “delivered to the local port agents to retrieve” when they missed their all aboard call.

The group was finally able to catch up to the vessel. They reached Dakar, Senegal, its next port, on Monday night, PEOPLE confirmed.

After what they'd been through, Jill told NBC News in a story published on Tuesday, "We are considering whether or not we are going to board the ship. We believe there was a basic duty of care that they had forgotten about, so it does concern us." While she allowed that Norwegian technically followed protocol, she says, "I believe that they really forgot that they are people working in the hospitality industry and really the safety and well-being of the customers should be their first priority."

On Tuesday morning, the eight passengers, less the person who had fallen ill and later safely returned home to the United States, chose to board the cruise. Norwegian confirmed the news to PEOPLE in a statement.

"Despite the series of unfortunate events outside of our control, we will be reimbursing these eight guests for their travel costs from Banjur, Gambia to Dakar, Senegal. We remain in communication with the guests and are providing additional information as it becomes available,"

The Norwegian Dawn departed from Cape Town, South Africa, on March 20 for a 21-day trip that will end in Barcelona on April 10.

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A fiery debate has sparked after a cruise denied eight passengers, including two Aussies, to board the ship after they failed to make the 3pm cut-off time.

The Norwegian Dawn ship left the tourists on an African island, some without their possessions after the private tour they were on ran late.

The group have since boarded the Norwegian Cruise Lines (NCL) ship , but it’s ignited a fiery debate on whether the cruise should have waited for the passengers, who were about an hour late following delays with their private tour.

Adam Glezer from Consumer Champion told news.com.au it was “ridiculous” the passengers, including a pregnant woman and someone who has a heart condition, weren’t allowed back on initially — even though the Norwegian Dawn was still at anchor in São Tomé and a coastguard took the group on tenders to the vessel.

“Each situation has to be treated on an individual basis — especially the passenger without their medication,” he said.

He said despite the rules, “you need flexibility in situations like this”.

Jim Walker, a Miami-based maritime lawyer, also called out the cruise liner, accusing it of “making a point by abandoning the guests” because they booked a tour that wasn’t through the cruise.

“The reality is that cruise lines aggressively promote cruise sponsored shore excursions as a fundamental part of their business model, earning tens of millions of dollars a year in income,” he told news.com.au.

“To promote cruise sponsored excursions where they receive as much as 50 to 60 per cent of the profits, cruise lines state that if their guests paid for a cruise sponsored excursion, as opposed to an independent excursion, the company will guarantee that if the extrusion is late in returning to the cruise ship, it will wait so that the guests are not abandoned ashore.

“In this particular case, it appears that NCL made a point of abandoning these guests simply because they were on an independent excursion.”

Mr Walker said NCL’s conduct is not only “harsh and uncaring”, but he believes their act was “mean-spirited and vindictive in nature”.

The debacle has caused a huge divide online with some taking the side of the passengers, while others have defended the cruise’s move in leaving the passengers behind in São Tomé.

“Weird that the captain wouldn’t let them board if it was still in port?” one person wrote on Facebook.

“Don’t feel sorry for them they know the rules. It costs the ships a fortune if they don’t leave on time. We have watched people left behind before in Asia. Last trip to NZ there was a very close call also,” wrote another.

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Other cruisers said being on time is a “simple” rule passengers need to follow, adding it’s why they only book tours through the ship.

“This is why you take a risk if you don’t go on a excursion you get through the ship Ruled need too be followed,” a third person wrote, while another added: “That’s why I would never take a cruise or organised tour ever, ever again, no freedom to do what you want, when you want.”

A TikToker and cruiser Candi Thomas unleashed on the passengers saying it was the responsibility of the passengers to make it back to the ship on time.

“For those of you who don’t cruise, let me tell you. Before you get off the ship there’s numerous announcements, You have it in your daily planning letter, there are signs … you have to be on board 60 to 90 minutes before that ship is departing,” she said.

According to The Points Guy , if you do not arrive at the port before the boarding window ends, a cruise ship “will most certainly leave without you”.

“Even if you are standing at the pier, waving frantically. That’s because a cruise ship’s departure time is carefully planned and more than just your vacation is at stake.

“Just like airplanes, cruise ships are on tight schedules — much tighter than you may realise.”

Norwegian Cruise Line responds

In a statement provided to news.com.au, the US based Norwegian Cruise Lines said while the ship was in São Tomé and Príncipe, an African island nation, eight guests who were on the island on a private tour “not organised through us” missed the last tender back to the vessel, “therefore not meeting the all aboard time of 3pm local time”.

“While this is a very unfortunate situation, guests are responsible for ensuring they return to the ship at the published time, which is communicated broadly over the ship’s intercom, in the daily print communication and posted just before exiting the vessel.”

The spokesperson said when the guests did not return to the vessel at the all aboard time, their passports were delivered to the local port agents to retrieve when they returned to the port, as per the regular protocol.

The tourists had made arrangements to rejoin the ship in Banjul, Gambia on April 1, but the ship was unable to safely dock in the destination “due to adverse weather conditions”.

The spokesperson told news.com.au it contacted the passengers regarding the itinerary adjustment and provided them with authorisation to rejoin the ship at Dakar, Senegal on April 2.

“Despite the series of unfortunate events outside of our control, we will be reimbursing these eight guests for their travel costs from Banjur, Gambia to Dakar, Senegal. We remain in communication with the guests and are providing additional information as it becomes available.”

The Jill and Jay Campbell, from South Carolina, were the only people to have their bank cards and more than a few dollars on them. They said they have spent $7500 on accommodation and food for their fellow castaways.

They explained they were late to the cruise because there was an issue on their private tour.

“They [tour] were like: ‘No problem, we can get you back within an hour,’” Mr Campbell, who is a schoolteacher.

The guide contacted the captain to say the group were going to be late. When they got back to port the ship was still anchored just off shore. But staff would not allow the passengers to board.

“The harbour master tried to call the ship, the captain refused the call,” Mr Campbell told ABC 4 News South Carolina .

“We sent emails to NCL, the NCL customer service emergency number, they said ‘Well, the only way for us to get in touch with the ship is to send them emails, they’re not responding to our emails.’”

Mr Campbell said the nation’s coastguard service then put all the passengers on a boat and sailed them out to the cruise ship, but still they were refused permission to board.

He told US broadcaster NBC’s the Today Show on Tuesday that the people of São Tomé and Príncipe had been “very gracious, very hospitable,” and had steered them towards hotels and travel agents.

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Nonetheless, he said, it had been a challenging experience, describing it as a “very, very difficult process”.

News.com.au understands the eight guests have now rejoined the cruise in Dakar, Senegal.

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A group of Norwegian Cruise Line passengers was left behind after returning late to their ship in Africa.

Eight guests missed the last tender back to Norwegian Dawn while the ship was visiting the island nation of São Tomé and Príncipe on Wednesday, according to a spokesperson for the line. They were on a tour not organized through Norwegian.

Two guests, Jay and Jill Campbell, told South Carolina’s ABC 15 News their tour went longer than expected. When they returned, the ship was still in port, and the captain declined to let them board despite numerous attempts to reach Norwegian. At one point, they said, the island nation’s coast guard took them to the ship on a boat but told them to return to shore.

“The captain could have made an easy decision to turn one of the tender boats back, pick us up, safely load us, and then go on the way," Jay Campbell told the outlet.

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“When the guests did not return to the vessel at the all-aboard time, their passports were delivered to the local port agents to retrieve when they returned to the port, as per the regular protocol,” the Norwegian spokesperson said in an emailed statement. “Our team has been working closely with the local authorities to understand the requirements and necessary visas needed for the guests to rejoin the ship at the next available port of call.”

Since then, the passengers have been scrambling to catch up to the cruise. Here’s what to do if you get stranded during a stop and how to minimize the chance of being left behind:

What happens if I don’t get back to my cruise in time?

Cruise lines warn guests they may get stuck if they don’t return to the ship by the stated all-aboard time.

“While this is a very unfortunate situation, guests are responsible for ensuring they return to the ship at the published time, which is communicated broadly over the ship’s intercom, in the daily print communication and posted just before exiting the vessel,” the Norwegian spokesperson said.

Cruise ships are on tight schedules while in port, said Joanna Kuther, a New York City-based travel agent and owner of Port Side Travel Consultants. “So if they have to leave at a certain time, they have to leave at that time,” she said. “It could be that there's another (ship) coming in. It could be (that) people aren't going to be there to be working on the pier.”

The Campbells told ABC 15 News that they traveled through six countries for 15 hours to reach Gambia, where the ship was due to stop on Monday. However, the vessel was unable to dock due to low tides. Norwegian said it made the change “due to adverse weather conditions, as well as tidal restrictions that require specific timing for safe passage.”

“While we share in our guests’ disappointment, this modification was made with great consideration for their safety and that of our crew, which is our top priority,” the spokesperson added.

The cruise line authorized them to rejoin the ship in Dakar, Senegal, on Tuesday.

Kuther recommended guests who miss their all-aboard time contact the cruise line to let them know and reach out to their travel agent – if they have one – who can help handle the logistics. She said the nearest U.S. embassy may also be able to assist them.

Are travelers responsible for added expenses?

Travelers who do not board their ship in time are generally responsible for getting themselves to the next port of call, according to Kuther.

Travel insurance won't be much good in that scenario, either.

"Typically travel delay coverage/missed connection coverage is due to a delay of a common carrier such as an airline delay or cancellation for a covered reason which causes you to miss your cruise/tour departure," Meghan Walch, director of product at InsureMyTrip, said in an email. "An excursion supplier not getting you back to your cruise in time is typically not covered."

The Norwegian spokesperson said the cruise line is reimbursing the eight guests for their travel expenses from Banjul, Gambia, to Dakar, but Kuther stressed that kind of compensation is “definitely the exception to the rule.”

How to avoid getting stranded

When choosing a shore excursion, Kuther said it’s safest to book through the cruise line or with another vendor that guarantees to get passengers back to the ship on time or to the next port. Travel agents can help guests find those options, or they can ask operators about their policies directly when booking.

Just in case something does go wrong, travelers should bring a credit card or debit card so they have a way to cover any costs they might incur. Kuther typically recommends bringing an ID “because you don’t want to be carrying around your passport,” but if travelers are going on a private excursion without that kind of guarantee, it’s a different story.

“You probably should have your passport with you because you're going to need it to get on a flight to get to the next port, especially if it's in a different country,” she said.

At the very least, it’s a good idea for travelers to have a photo of their passport on hand, and share a copy with someone back home who is easily reachable.

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She also recommended they make sure their phone or watch is set to ship time rather than the time of the destination, which may be different (the all-aboard time will be on ship time). “So many people get confused with that,” Kuther said.

To be safe, she suggested guests get back to the ship an hour early if they’re exploring on their own or on a self-booked excursion in case they hit traffic or face other issues.

“It's one of those things like, it's not a problem until it's a problem,” Kuther said. She urged travelers not to expect the ship to wait. “If they can, I'm sure they will, but I would never tell someone, ‘Don’t worry about it.’”

Nathan Diller is a consumer travel reporter for USA TODAY based in Nashville. You can reach him at [email protected]

Eight passengers stranded on African island after Norwegian cruise ship left without them

A dream cruise vacation has turned into a nightmare for eight passengers left stranded on the African island of São Tomé and Príncipe after their ship left without them because they were late to return from a private tour.

The tourists — six from the U.S. and two from Australia — were aboard the Norwegian Dawn, a Norwegian cruise line ship , which departed from Cape Town, South Africa, on March 20 for a 21-day voyage up the coast of Africa set to end in Barcelona, Spain, on April 10.

But on Wednesday, the group of eight tourists was late to return to the ship by more than an hour for the all-aboard time of 3 p.m. from a private excursion on the island, which was not organized by the cruise line.

Jay and Jill Campbell of South Carolina were part of the group that was left behind.

They said that their tour’s operator notified the cruise captain that they were going to be late to rejoin the ship and that the local Coast Guard tried to get them on the vessel but that they weren’t allowed to board.

As a result, the couple and the rest of the group have been stranded for days on the island off Nigeria, grappling with language, currency issues and complicated travel to catch up with the ship.

“The lovely people of São Tomé were very gracious, very hospitable. They had reached out as much as they could to help us find hotels,” Jay Campbell said on NBC's "TODAY" show Tuesday morning.

“We were able to get to a tour agency there to arrange flights to the next port of call. ... Very difficult process — you’re dealing with multiple languages, language barriers, you’re dealing with different currencies ... finding someone that even has dollars ... trying to get an agent to understand where we need to get to.

"It’s one of those ‘You can’t get there from here,’" he added.

A Norwegian spokesperson called the incident a “very unfortunate situation” and said, “Guests are responsible for ensuring they return to the ship at the published time.”

The cruise line said that after the guests failed to return, their passports were delivered to local port agents, in line with protocol. The company said it was working with local authorities to understand “the requirements and visas needed for the guests to reboard the ship at the next available port of call.”

On Monday, the guests had made arrangements to rejoin the ship in Banjul, Gambia, but the ship was unable to safely dock there because of “adverse weather conditions” and “tidal restrictions,” Norwegian said. The guests were then contacted and provided with information to rejoin the ship at Dakar, Senegal, on Tuesday. 

Jill Campbell said they traveled through seven countries in 48 hours to arrive in Senegal on Monday night.

But the couple was reconsidering whether they even wanted to return to the cruise.

"We are considering whether or not we are going to board the ship. It is in dock here in Senegal," she said. "We believe there was a basic duty of care that they had forgotten about, so it does concern us."

"After what we witnessed, we truly believe that although there’s a set of rules or policies that the ship may have followed, they followed those rules too rigidly. I believe that they really forgot that they are people working in the hospitality industry and really the safety and well-being of the customers should be their first priority," she added.

Ultimately, the eight passengers did rejoin the cruise before 8:30 a.m. ET Tuesday in Dakar, Senegal, Norwegian told NBC News in an e-mail Tuesday evening, after this story originally published.

Norwegian said the passengers were responsible for making their own travel arrangements to rejoin the ship.

"Despite the series of unfortunate events outside of our control, we will be reimbursing these eight guests for their travel costs from Banjur, Gambia to Dakar, Senegal," a cruise line spokesperson said in a statement. "We remain in communication with the guests and are providing additional information as it becomes available."

A silver lining of the catastrophe was that the Campbells were able to connect with another Norwegian Dawn passenger — Julia Lenkoff, 80 — who was also left on the island, but for a medical reason.

Lenkoff was on a different day tour Wednesday. She had "medically disembarked" from the cruise to seek local treatment on that day, Norwegian said.

Norwegian said that its care team tried to call Lenkoff several times and was unable to reach her and that it worked with its port agent in São Tomé and Príncipe for updates on her health.

The Campbells met Lenkoff and were able to put her in contact with her family in California, who flew her home — a move Lenkoff's daughter said "saved her life."

"She's a world traveler. She travels all the time. So this was going to be one of her bucket list trips, because she's been to 120 countries so far, and she wanted to get to 130," her daughter, Lana Lenkoff Geis, said in an interview that aired Tuesday on "TODAY."

Norwegian said Lenkoff was escorted on a flight to Lisbon, Portugal, then put in the care of airport staff members to continue her journey back to the U.S., where she has safely returned.

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David and Victoria Beckham take their new yacht out for a spin in Miami. Take a look

Cruising in style.

David and Victoria Beckham were spotted on a family outing on the water off Miami on Wednesday.

Paparazzi snapped the power couple headed to their spanking new superyacht, Seven, in a dinghy. Along for the ride were all the kiddos: Harper, Romeo, Cruz and Brooklyn, who brought his actress-heiress wife Nicola Peltz.

Can’t say we blame them for wanting to be outside instead of puttering about their downtown pad; the weather here has been more than fine.

The Beckhams also took their new baby out for a spin on Monday. Posh was seen in a black one-piece bathing suit , no crutches from her recent gym accident in sight.

For those keeping track and salivating at home, their 130 foot long, five suite toy is a Riva 130 Bellissima Yacht . Bellissima, indeed, because she’s Italian. Seven is an upgrade to the retired soccer star’s, um , smaller yacht, which was also named after his old jersey number and Harper’s middle name.

Cost? A cool $20 million, the U.K.’s Mirror reports , which is a good chunk of change, even in this economy.

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Cruise ship carrying 1,500 passengers stuck in Spain port due to Bolivian passengers’ visa problems

A view of the cruise ship MSC Armony moored in the port of Barcelona, Spain, Wednesday, April 3, 2024. Authorities said Wednesday that a group of 69 Bolivians are not being allowed to disembark from a cruise ship in the Spanish northeastern port of Barcelona because they lack valid documents to enter the European Union’s Schengen area. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)

A passenger is photographed on the cruise ship MSC Armony, moored in the port of Barcelona, Spain, Wednesday, April 3, 2024. Authorities said Wednesday that a group of 69 Bolivians are not being allowed to disembark from a cruise ship in the Spanish northeastern port of Barcelona because they lack valid documents to enter the European Union’s Schengen area. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)

Passengers are photographed on the cruise ship MSC Armony, moored in the port of Barcelona, Spain, Wednesday, April 3, 2024. Authorities said Wednesday that a group of 69 Bolivians are not being allowed to disembark from a cruise ship in the Spanish northeastern port of Barcelona because they lack valid documents to enter the European Union’s Schengen area. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)

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BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — A cruise ship reportedly carrying 1,500 passengers was stuck Wednesday in the Spanish northeastern port of Barcelona due to the visa problems of a group of Bolivian passengers who were due to disembark there, officials said.

Authorities say 69 Bolivians were not being allowed to leave the ship because they lacked valid documents to enter the European border-free Schengen area. Solange Duarte, a Bolivian diplomat in Barcelona, told The Associated Press she received reports some of the stranded Bolivians had been duped into obtaining fake visas but had no further information.

“We have asked the families to indicate who has processed this visa and we have not gotten answers,” she said, adding she heard it was possible the Bolivians would be transferred to a different ship.

Spain’s national police was looking into the possibility of a fake visa scam, Duarte said.

Spanish state news agency Efe and other media said some 1,500 passengers were on board the MSC Armony hoping to continue the cruise to Croatia.

Bolivia’s deputy foreign affairs minister, Fernando Pérez, said the country was waiting “to see what the Spanish authorities decide what to do.”

A statement from the Bolivian Foreign Ministry on Tuesday said the Bolivian Embassy in Spain and the country’s Consulate General in Barcelona “are carrying out the pertinent steps to address this case,” coordinating with Spanish authorities, as well as with the MSC Cruises Company.

MSC Cruises said in a statement the Bolivians included families and children.

It said the “passengers appeared to have proper documentation upon boarding in Brazil. We have been informed by the authorities that the visas are not valid for entry into the Schengen area. As a result, passengers have not been able to disembark in Barcelona, which was their final destination.”

The company said the ship remained in port while it works with authorities to facilitate the process.

The Schengen area is an ID-check-free travel zone comprising 29 European countries, most from the European Union.

This story was corrected to show that the Schengen zone is a European rather than European Union creation and comprises 29 countries.