Australian cruise passenger dies during onshore expedition
P&O Cruises have confirmed an Australian passenger has died during an onshore expedition in Vanuatu.
The cruise line made the announcement on Wednesday, saying the passenger passed away during a Pacific island stop at Mystery Island, one of the stops included on the Pacific Adventure journey.
The passenger's cause of death has not been disclosed.
“P&O Cruises Australia can confirm a guest of Pacific Adventure has tragically passed away while in port at Mystery Island, Vanuatu,” a P&O spokesperson told 7News.
“We extend our deepest condolences to their loved ones and are doing everything we can to support them during this difficult time."
“As we are working with the relevant authorities and to protect the privacy of the family, it would be inappropriate to comment further."
This incident is now the second time a cruise ship passenger has died on Mystery Island in a few months time, with an Australian Carnival Cruise Line passenger dying amid their nine-day South Pacific journey in May, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) confirmed.
At the time of the incident, a passenger told 7News that the guest died while snorkelling.
“Carnival Cruise Line is deeply saddened by the death of a guest on Mystery Island, following what appears to be a medical situation while swimming,” Carnival Cruise Line said.
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