Royal Caribbean’s Empress of the Seas has rescued two fisherman after they were stranded for 20 days.
The cruise ship found the men after a “miracle” chance encounter on its way to Jamaica.
The fishermen, from Costa Rica, had fallen asleep while soaking their nets on December 1.
Their vessel was then pulled off course by strong winds, the BBC reported.
The pair, who only had enough food and water for seven days, ran out of fuel as they tried to find their nets and began to run adrift.
Royal Caribbean chief meteorologist James Van Fleet said: “Winds picked up and when they woke up, they were blown way off where their gear had been.”
A storm had forced the cruise ship to sail towards Ocho Rios in Jamaica instead of its planned route to Cuba.
“You can’t help but think there was a greater plan in all of this,” Van Fleet said.
“I’ve already seen a Christmas miracle – 20 days at sea should tell you everything about the odds of them being found alive.”
One of the fishermen had to be carried on board. Both were later fed and clothed and seen by medical staff on the cruise ship.
The crew also raised £236 to help the men buy food and clothes once they disembarked in Jamaica.
The fishermen disembarked in Jamaica where they received medical attention.