Overview

• 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.