Injured Passenger Sues Royal Caribbean Over Broken Icon of the Seas Waterslide
- The man who was injured onboard Icon of the Seas while enjoying the Frightening Bolt waterslide is pursuing legal action.
- The passenger received lacerations when a hole appeared on “the tallest waterside at sea” during his ride, but the true extent of his injuries is unknown.
- The waterslide will remain closed onboard Icon of the Seas (and the brand new Star of the Seas) indefinitely until an investigation can be completed and repairs can be made.
Read the full story at CruiseHive here.
Carnival Announces Short Sailings for One of the Fleet’s Biggest Ships
- Mardi Gras will offer 4- and 5-night cruises from Port Canaveral beginning in May 2027 when Carnival Festivale arrives.
- Carnival Celebration will continue sailing 7-night Caribbean itineraries from PortMiami.
- More “dancing of the ships” deployment announcements are coming soon for additional Carnival ships.
Read the full story at CruiseHive.
Oscar Alert Sounded on Star of the Seas After Passenger Falls Off Pier
- A passenger fell off the pier at Royal Caribbean’s private island of Perfect Day at CocoCay in the Bahamas on August 14, 2025.
- The new Star of the Seas cruise ship, which was docked there with Symphony of the Seas, sounded its Oscar, Oscar, Oscar man overboard alarm.
- The guest was rescued after crew members threw a ring buoy into the water, which the guest was able to grab hold of.
Read the full story at CruiseHive.
US Travel Advisory For Mexico Impacts All Cruise Ports
- The US Government has issued a new travel advisory covering the entirety of Mexico.
- The country as a whole has been given a “Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution” advisory.
- Specific cruise ports may be under more or less severe warnings, but know that the cruise lines will never sail guests somewhere that is too dangerous.
Read the full story at CruiseHive.
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