The Suskis obeyed and jumped into the water with the captain and first mate.

NPR: US Tourists Survive Ship Sinking Near St. Lucia

As they began to swim, the Suskis lost sight of the captain and first mate amid the burgeoning swells.

NPR: US Tourists Survive Ship Sinking Near St. Lucia

He said both the captain and first mate were standing next to him but that they weren't ready to talk about the incident.

NPR: US Tourists Survive Ship Sinking Near St. Lucia