Someone just died going overboard on the Icon of the Seas, the largest cruise ship in the world
Summer and fall are popular times for cruising, and many travelers are currently planning their next getaway. Unfortunately, the cruise world was shocked by a terrible tragedy yesterday.
A crew member aboard the Icon of the Seas, the world's largest cruise ship, has died after going overboard near San Salvador Island in the Bahamas on Thursday, according to Royal Caribbean, the ship's operator.
Crew member overboard on Icon of the Seas
The individual, whose identity has not been released, entered the water while the 1,200-foot-long vessel was sailing approximately 200 miles east of Nassau. It remains unclear how or why the crew member went overboard.
'Our crew immediately initiated a search and rescue operation, but unfortunately, the crew member passed away,' a Royal Caribbean spokesperson told Fox Business. The ship was on a seven-night Eastern Caribbean voyage and is not expected to be delayed, the outlet reported.
Other deaths on cruise ships
This marks the second such incident aboard Icon of the Seas this year. In May 2024, a male passenger went overboard and was pulled back onto the ship, but later died despite efforts by onboard medical staff.
Similar headlines have emerged across the cruise industry in recent months. In June, a child went overboard on a Disney cruise ship. Her father jumped in after her, and both were rescued by the ship's crew and survived.
What is Icon of the Seas?
Icon of the Seas entered service in January 2024 and features 20 decks, 18 of which are open to guests. It can accommodate up to 7,600 passengers and 2,350 crew members. The 250,000-ton ship offers more than 40 dining and entertainment venues, eight themed 'neighborhoods,' a massive water park, and multiple pools and performance spaces.
The ship was en route to Coco Cay—Royal Caribbean's private island resort in the Berry Islands—when the incident occurred. According to Cruise Hive, an overboard alarm was triggered around 7 p.m., prompting the immediate launch of rescue operations.
Royal Caribbean added, 'We extend our condolences to the crew member's family and loved ones. To respect their privacy, we have no additional details to share.'
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