Overview

• A 67-year-old British passenger was discovered deceased aboard a cruise ship docked at Corfu port on July 2, 2025.
• The Corfu Port Authority transferred the body to Corfu General Hospital for a mandatory autopsy under maritime regulations.
• The Corfu Central Port Authority has opened a preliminary investigation to establish the circumstances of the death.
• The UK Foreign Office is assisting the bereaved family and monitoring developments in the local inquiry.
• The case follows the sudden mid-voyage death of Princess Cruises’ Diamond Princess captain in May, underscoring medical and jurisdictional challenges on cruises.