Royal Caribbean Water Slide Breaks on Icon of the Seas: Passenger Injured

Aug 9, 2025 United States United States Travel & Accidents
Royal Caribbean Water Slide Breaks on Icon of the Seas: Passenger Injured

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.

Royal Caribbean Water Slide Incident

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.

Passenger Injury

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.

Investigation and Closure

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.

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