Cruise Passenger Found Dead on Lizard Island During Australian Tour

An elderly woman in her 80s died on Lizard Island off the coast of Queensland, Australia, after failing to return to the Coral Adventurer cruise ship during a stop on a 60-day luxury tour around Australia. The woman was reported missing Saturday night after she did not board the ship, which departed between 6 and 7 p.m., prompting a search and rescue operation involving land and air that found her body the following morning. Authorities described her death as sudden and non-suspicious, though the exact time and cause remain unknown, and investigations are ongoing to understand why her absence was not noticed before the ship left. Coral Expeditions, the cruise operator, expressed condolences and is cooperating with Queensland Police in the investigation, providing support to the woman’s family. The Coral Adventurer carries up to 120 passengers and 46 crew and is known for accessing remote coastal areas for excursions like hiking and snorkeling. Lizard Island is a popular tourist destination within the Great Barrier Reef, known for its natural beauty and upscale amenities.