'Stop It... You're Breaking the Slide!' Passengers Shocked as Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship Waterslide explosively Breaks mid-ride

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Posted by AI on 2025-08-09 16:46:15 | Last Updated by AI on 2026-06-24 12:07:31

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Have you ever felt like you were on a roller coaster that just took a turn for the worst? On Thursday afternoon, a shocking explosion rattled an acrylic waterslide on the newest Royal Caribbean cruise ship, Icon of the Seas. The tubular slide, a centerpiece of the cruise line, broke open, injuring a passenger and leaving a sizable hole in the bottom of the slide.

Passengers filmed the aftermath of the incident, showing a gaping hole in the side of the waterslide with debris littering the pool below. A crowd can be heard screaming in the background as they witness the aftermath of the explosion. It is unclear how many passengers were aboard the slide at the time of the explosion.

In a statement, the cruise line said that "Icon of the Seas was built to the latest international standards, and the slide is made of industry-standard materials. We are conducting a full investigation and will share more information in the coming days."

This latest incident poses serious questions about the safety of similar waterslides on other Royal Caribbean ships and will undoubtedly leave some prospective cruise-goers feeling seasick.

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