A guest on an Australian cruise ship has died while ashore in Vanuatu.

P&O Cruises confirmed to 9news.com.au that the passenger of the Pacific Adventure – the company’s newest cruise liner – died at Mystery Island.

“P&O Cruises Australia can confirm a guest of Pacific Adventure has tragically passed away while in port at Mystery Island, Vanuatu,” the spokesperson said.

P&O Cruises Pacific Adventure
A guest on P&O’s Pacific Adventure has died while ashore in Vanuatu. (P&O)

“We extend our deepest condolences to their loved ones and are doing everything we can to support them during this difficult time.

“As we are working with the relevant authorities and to protect the privacy of the family, it would be inappropriate to comment further.”

The operator of that cruise, Carnival, said the death occurred “following what appears to be a medical situation whilst swimming”.

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