Passengers of the Pride of America from Norwegian Cruise Line docked in Hilo were expected to return to the harbor for a departure time of 6 p.m. Once the state of Hawaii declared a state of emergency due to the tsunami at approximately 2:45 p.m., the cruise liner had to abruptly set sail at 4 p.m.

Norwegian Cruise Line said that all passengers had returned to the ship by 1 p.m. Wednesday, and the Pride of America was on schedule to call Thursday in Nawiliwili.

The kids are just terrified on the ship, and the communication is not great," said one stranded passenger on TikTok