Search for missing tourist from a cruise boat near Fuvahmulah continues, said Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) on Monday.

The disappearance of the 45-year-old male was reported to MNDF Southern Base at around 6 pm on Sunday.

MNDF, via twitter on Monday, said that it has expanded the search for the missing tourist, with the help of Maldivian Sea Plane service. Divers from its southern area have been active in the search as well.

Speaking to RaajjeMV on Monday, MNDF media official, Captain Ibrahim Azim said that there are “no updates” on the search.