British tourist found dead on cruise ship off Greek island
A 79-year-old British tourist has died on a cruise ship docked near the Greek island of Crete. Local authorities are conducting an investigation into the incident, which follows another recent death of a British passenger on a cruise ship in the region.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the logistical and safety challenges faced by the cruise industry in popular Mediterranean tourist hubs.
The cruise ship stopped in Chania, Crete, after the emergency (Picture: Getty Images)
A British holidaymaker has died on board a cruise ship near Crete after falling unresponsive.
The 79-year-old, who has not been named, died on the vessel near the Port of Souda on the Greek holiday island.
The ship was sailing in the Mediterranean when it docked in Crete.
The passenger was found unconscious on the ship’s deck by other tourists, according to Greek ERT News.
He was given first aid, but he was declared dead after being taken to a local hospital.
Port officials in Chania are carrying out a preliminary investigation.
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