Passenger Injured on Icon of the Seas Waterslide

A passenger on Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas was injured when an acrylic panel on the Frightening Bolt waterslide shattered mid-ride, causing water to pour onto the deck. The incident, captured on video, resulted in reported lacerations to the passenger's leg and back, though the individual remains in stable condition after receiving immediate medical attention. Royal Caribbean closed the slide for the remainder of the voyage and has launched an investigation. The Frightening Bolt is the tallest waterslide at sea and part of the Category 6 waterpark on the world's largest cruise ship, which accommodates nearly 10,000 people. No other injuries were reported in the incident. This event follows a previous violent altercation between crew members on the same vessel several weeks earlier.