A Norwegian Cruise ship went off-course to rescue more than 60 migrants from a sailboat along the coast of Greece last week, according to officials and passengers.

The cruise line’s Norwegian Epic vessel went out of its way to respond to a “mandatory” search and rescue operation in coordination with Greek authorities Oct. 22 and brought “63 individuals to safety,” the company told USA Today .

A cruise liner rescued more than 60 migrants from a sailboat off the coast of Greece, passengers said. greiss design – stock.adobe.com

Once on board, the crew provided “a medical evaluation, food and other items for their comfort,” according to Norwegian.

“Following a mandatory directive from the Rescue Coordination Centre, the ship proceeded to Kalamata, Greece where the rescued individuals we

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