A water slide malfunctioned on Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas, injuring a passenger. The slide is closed for investigation. Cruise departed from Miami.
Panic erupted aboard Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas when a glass panel on a water slide shattered mid-ride. Passengers reacted with alarm as water cascaded onto the deck.
A male guest was injured during the incident and received medical attention on board. Details about the severity of his injuries have not been released. A Royal Caribbean spokesperson confirmed that medical care was provided to the injured guest after a piece of acrylic glass broke off the water slide.
The water slide has been closed for the remainder of the cruise as Royal Caribbean conducts a thorough investigation. The cruise departed from Miami on August 2, 2023, and is scheduled to return after its Caribbean tour.