Cruise ship passengers were robbed by a gang of 50 youths yesterday while visiting in Mombasa, Kenya.
Passengers on Crystal Symphony were robbed of valuables by 50 youths leading to cancelation of port visits that day.
The attack took place at Pembe za Ndovu on Moi Avenue, an area frequently visited by tourists.
Local media reported that a KTB officer, on condition of anonymity, said “Officers from the Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) and the National Police Service (NPS) boarded the ship to apologize for the attack and assure the tourists.”
The Standard reported that no cruise ship passengers were injured during the robbery.
This was the final cruise ship call for the season at the Port of Mombasa.
Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) Deputy Director for PR and Corporate Communications, Wausi Walya, said that the Port of Mombasa has seen an increase in cruise ship visits since the area is becoming more popular for tourists.
Crystal Symphony is currently on a 15-day cruise from Seychelles to Cape Town, South Africa. Mombasa was the first port stop on the cruise.
There are currently 1,169 passengers and crew members on the ship.
