The Australian man missing off Hawaii after going overboard from a cruise ship has been identified as 35-year-old Warwick Tollemache.
The US Coast Guard suspended its search for the missing Australian on Friday, after he went overboard while travelling on a Royal Caribbean cruise from Brisbane to Hawaii.
Family and friends have shared posts on social media saying Mr Tollemache will be "deeply missed".
"Our family is heartbroken at the loss of our beloved Warwick," Mandy Tollemache wrote.
"He was a kind, beautiful, and gentle soul who was adored by everyone who knew him."
Search and rescue mission coordinator, Kevin Cooper, from the Joint Rescue Coordination Center Honolulu, said Mr Tollemache's next of kin had been consulted before making the decision to call off the search.
"After reviewing all relevant information of the case and discussing with our Australian consulate counterparts as well as with the next of kin, the Coast Guard has made the difficult decision to suspend the active search for the passenger aboard the Quantum of the Seas," Mr Cooper said.
Mr Tollemache disappeared overboard shortly after 11pm on Tuesday evening, local time, in waters 800km south of Kailua Kona, Big Island.
The ship's crew remained on scene to search for approximately two hours before resuming course for the Big Island.
Yesterday, a C-130 Hercules aircrew carried out a six-hour aerial search of the area but was unable to locate the man.
A Royal Caribbean spokesperson said in a statement that crews are working with local authorities.
"Out of respect for the family, we will not share further about this unfortunate event," the company said.
