Search called off for man who went overboard as cruise headed to Bahamas

A search for a man who went overboard while traveling on a holiday-themed cruise with his family has been called off - (Getty Images)

The “extensive” search for a 51-year-old man who fell off a cruise ship has come to an end without success, according to the cruise line.

Norwegian Cruise Line was made aware that a passenger had fallen overboard around 3 p.m. on Thursday as the cruise ship was traveling from Ocho Rios, Jamaica to Nassau, according to the company. A search ensued.