Woman falls overboard from cruise ship during 14-night trip

A woman has fallen from P&O's Aurora cruise liner during a Mediterranean cruise

Authorities are now providing assistance for the missing woman's family, the cruise operator said.

The Aurora left Southampton for a 14-night western Mediterranean cruise on September 26. P&O Cruises confirmed all passengers on board were British.

 

A statement from P&O Cruises said: 'We can confirm a missing female presumed overboard from Aurora sailing from Oporto to Barcelona. The ship turned round to search for her and all relevant authorities have been advised.

'Aurora is on a 14-night Western Mediterranean cruise which left Southampton on Wednesday September 26. Our care team is supporting the family and offering assistance.'

The ship was leaving the port of Oporto as part of the 16-day cruise in the Mediterranean

Passengers on the Aurora expressed their shock today.