Overview
- The rescue occurred on the night of Oct. 22 about 111 kilometers southwest of Zakynthos, according to multiple reports.
- Norwegian Cruise Line said the ship acted under a Rescue Coordination Centre order and transferred the group to authorities in Kalamata.
- Crew members provided medical evaluations, food and other basic care to those brought aboard.
- A scheduled call in Santorini was canceled due to the diversion, and the ship later resumed its itinerary.
- Officials have not identified the rescued individuals, and passenger claims on social media that they were migrants remain unconfirmed.