Island Princess rescued five Jamaicans who say they were adrift for three weeks in the Caribbean without a fuel and water.

After sailing from the homeport Fort Lauderdale last week, the cruise ship was sailing through the Caribbean when the ships crew noticed a small boat floating in the waters. Five Jamaicans on board the small boat caught the attention by screaming and signs that they need help.
The Associated Press reports that five Jamaicans were picked up from a small boat in the Caribbean by the Island Princess cruise ship. The rescued told the ships crew and authorities that they had been on their way to a barbecue when they ran out of gas.

The captain of the cruise ship notified passengers about the small boat earlier Monday on the loudspeaker.
Cruise ship passenger Andy Greenberg of Omaha, Nebraska told the Associated Press:
“We noticed the boat slowing down. We pulled up and the occupants were screaming, ‘No food, no water.”
Greenberg said that passengers already aboard the Island Princess were told the motor on the small boat had failed.

Princess Cruises spokeswoman Susanne Ferrull confirmed the group were brought on board the Island Princess, but said she was not aware of the ages or condition of the rescued passengers.

The Jamaicans asked ships captain to supply them with more fuel so they could continue their journey, but the cruise workers said they were unable to provide extra gas. Shortly afterwards, cruise ship staff informed Jamaican officials .