In March, a fire broke out on a different cruise ship. According to a Royal Caribbean spokesperson, fires on cruise ships are not common, but incidents like these are usually handled swiftly and efficiently by trained crew members. Recently, the crew members on board the Icon of the Seas were required to extinguish a small fire while the ship was docked in Costa Maya, Mexico. The fire was quickly put out and resulted in no injuries, with minimal impact on the overall situation on board.
The Icon of the Seas is nearly 1,200 feet long and 250,800 gross tons, boasting seven swimming pools and a 17,000-square-foot water park. The incident briefly interrupted power on the vessel, but back-up power was activated promptly. Crew members were well-trained to handle the situation, and passengers were kept informed through on-board announcements. Social media users in an Icon of the Seas Facebook group reported minor disruptions to their day, but operations quickly returned to normal.
The ship’s current itinerary to Cozumel, Mexico was not impacted by the fire incident. The incident demonstrated that fires on cruise ships can be quickly resolved with minimal disruption to passengers thanks to the dedicated efforts of trained crew members.
