Overview

• On Aug. 7, during an eastern Caribbean sailing, the 46-foot Frightening Bolt water slide’s acrylic window panel shattered as a rider passed through, creating a large breach in the tube.
• Onboard medical staff stabilized the unnamed adult guest, who is in stable condition, though the cruise line has not detailed the injuries.
• Royal Caribbean suspended operations on the slide for the remainder of the voyage and convened engineers to examine the material failure and review safety protocols.
• Icon of the Seas departed Miami on Aug. 2 and is scheduled to return on Aug. 9, with the incident triggering renewed questions about maintenance on mega-ship attractions.
• The malfunction adds to a string of safety incidents aboard Icon of the Seas, following a recent infinity pool fall and a crew member’s fatal overboard event.