British pensioner 'missing from Tui cruise ship' as urgent search launched

Cruise ship crew are reportedly searching to find a British pensioner who is feared to have fallen overboard. The 72-year-old was last seen on Monday, and reported missing on Tuesday.

British pensioner 'missing from Tui cruise ship' as urgent search launched

TL;DR

  • A 72-year-old British woman is missing from the Marella Voyager cruise ship.
  • She was last seen on Monday and reported missing on Tuesday after her bed was found unslept in.
  • A ship-wide search was conducted, and the US Coastguard has been alerted to keep a look-out.
  • Tui confirmed a passenger is missing but denied the weather played a part in her disappearance.
  • The Foreign Office is supporting the family and is in touch with relevant authorities.