According to ABC News, a guest was injured onboard a Royal Caribbean cruise ship after a water slide malfunctioned.
Royal Caribbean — Enchantment of the Seas (Left) and Mariner of the Seas (Right)
The incident happened on August 7th, 2025. A water slide on Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas injured a guest when an acrylic glass panel broke off while the guest was using the slide.
The guest is in stable condition, but they did experience injuries and are receiving medical attention. The severity of the injuries was not disclosed to ABC News. The water slide has been closed for the rest of the sailing, and an investigation is taking place.
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Videos from passengers on board the ship show the moment that the slide malfunctioned.
@abcnews A water slide on Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas suffered a malfunction Thursday, injuring an adult guest when an acrylic glass panel broke off while the individual was using the slide. The guest, whose condition is stable, received medical attention and is being treated for injuries. #news #cruiseship
We will continue to provide updates as we learn more about the incident on board the Icon of the Seas. Stay tuned to DFB for more cruise and travel news.
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