Royal Caribbean cruise line confirms water slide closures without guest notice
Fox News • • business
Key Points:
- Royal Caribbean is facing criticism from passengers on its Star of the Seas and Icon of the Seas ships for not informing guests about the closure of several water slides prior to their voyages.
- Both ships, known for their large water parks in the Thrill Island neighborhoods, have had up to four slides closed for months due to maintenance, limiting access to these popular attractions.
- The closures are unrelated to a separate August 2025 incident on Icon of the Seas where a passenger was injured by broken acrylic glass on a water slide, which led to that slide being closed for investigation.
- Passengers have voiced frustration on social media and forums like Reddit about the lack of disclosure and limited slide availability, while some acknowledge safety concerns justify the closures.
- Icon of the Seas launched in January 2024 and Star of the Seas in August 2025, both featuring multiple neighborhoods and extensive amenities including large water parks and numerous dining options.
