A total of 1,333 passengers from MS Westerdam have already left Cambodia for their homecountry. Many said they would be back for a visit.
“Thank You, Cambodia”, for helping this little girl whose bright future awaits.
With Kroma scarfs in hands, passengers waved to those waiting for them on land.
Passengers were smilling with great relief. They might be still far from home, but for now, they were safe.
By the time MS Westerdam anchored in Sihanoukville, her food supplies had almost all ran out.
A passenger knelt and kissed the ground upon disembarking to show gratitude to the country that “saved” his life.
Prime Minister Hun Sen, seen without a facial mask, greeted all passengers with roses of different colours.
The ship arrived on Thursday carrying 1,455 passengers and 802 crews. She had spent two weeks at sea after being turned away by Japan, Taiwan, Guam, the Philippines and Thailand.
