Passengers aboard Royal Caribbean’s Explorer of the Seas experienced a jolt of surprise when their journey from Spain to Miami was disrupted by harsh weather conditions. According to
WSVN
, the ship was shaken near Tenerife, Spain, as violent winds triggered a dramatic shift that sent goods tumbling and cut short onboard entertainment.
One of the passengers, Jonathan Parrish, recounted the startling events to
CBS News
, explaining how an enjoyable evening in the ship’s theater turned into confusion with bottles and merchandise scattered across the floors and the captain quickly intervened to halt the show and address the situation. Despite the scare and disarray, no widespread injuries were reported, although one guest did need to disembark for additional medical care the captain assured everyone’s safety with regular updates, and Royal Caribbean has since navigated the aftermath with professionalism, as passengers like Parrish noted the evident training and safety emphasis among the crew even with winds escalating from 46 to 86 miles per hour, the response from the crew provided a calming reassurance amidst the chaos.
The unexpected detour led the ship to Las Palmas, Spain, for the injured passenger’s medical departure as covered by
WSVN
. Royal Caribbean, in their official statement, highlighted the sudden gust of wind as the cause of the disturbance, which prompted a ship-wide check of all guests to ensure everyone’s well-being.
The Explorer of the Seas, a sizable vessel boasting an array of amenities including an ice skating rink and rock climbing wall, is expected to resume its trek, arriving in Miami on November 17, as mentioned by Parrish during his interaction with
WSVN
.
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