Royal Caribbean Cruise Faces Emergency Stop After Severe Windstorm

The Explorer of the Seas was forced to dock in Las Palmas, Spain, following hurricane-force winds that injured a passenger and disrupted its voyage.

The Explorer of the Seas encountered unexpected hurricane-force winds near Tenerife, Spain, causing the ship to list approximately 30 degrees.
Passengers experienced a frightening scene as unsecured items fell and the ship made sharp turns to stabilize amidst the squall.
One passenger was injured, necessitating an emergency medical disembarkation in Las Palmas, Spain.
The ship's itinerary was altered, delaying its arrival in Miami from the scheduled November 14 to November 17.
Royal Caribbean communicated directly with passengers, offering free Wi-Fi to contact loved ones and ensuring safety measures were in place.