She's sheltering in her cruise amid Iran war: 'I want to go home'
USA TODAY
A number of people have been stranded during cruises, as travelers scramble to get home amid the Trump administration’s war with Iran.
Nicole Gurske was exploring Abu Dhabi over the weekend with her boyfriend as part of a Middle East cruise, when the ship called them back on board.
The crew aboard TUI Cruises’ Mein Schiff 4 told the 34-year-old and other passengers they had to stay inside after U.S.-Israel attacks on Iran on Feb. 28 prompted retaliation from Iran at American military bases and in other nearby nations.
“They said, we have to stay inside, not go (to) the pool outside or on the balcony,” the Wuppertal, Germany, resident told USA TODAY.
Gurske, who was originally supposed to fly home on March 1, has been stuck in Abu Dhabi with her fellow guests since then. Limited flights have resumed in the United Arab Emirates, but hers was canceled and she rebooked for March 6.
While much of the onboard experience feels surprisingly normal – Gurske went to the gym and breakfast on March 4 – she could also hear a “very big explosion” outside the day before. Guests can come and go from the ship as long as they notify the crew, but she has remained there.
Long lines at airports, the Iran war and other developments have left some travelers concerned about venturing out on vacation.
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