Crew Tackles Small Fire on Icon of the Seas, Royal Caribbean’s $2 Billion Luxury Cruise Ship in Costa Maya, Mexico
In Mexico, crew members aboard the Icon of the Seas, the world’s largest cruise ship, were called to tackle a small fire while the ship was berthed in a port. The fire was quickly extinguished with minimal impact on board and no injuries reported.
The incident took place in Costa Maya, Mexico, where the massive ship briefly lost power but backup power was activated. Crew members were able to control the blaze and on-board announcements kept passengers informed of the situation. Passengers on social media noted minor disruptions to their day but the ship quickly returned to normal operations.
Despite the fire, the ship’s itinerary remains unaffected and it is currently en route to the Mexican island of Cozumel. The Icon of the Seas, worth $2 billion, made headlines earlier this year for its luxurious amenities including seven swimming pools and a 17,000-square foot water park.
Royal Caribbean stated that while minor fires are not common on cruise ships, they are also not uncommon and are usually handled swiftly with minimal disruption to passengers. In March, a fire broke out on a Carnival Cruise Lines ship highlighting the importance of crew training and swift action in emergency situations on board ships.
