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Royal Caribbean cruise ship rocked by bad weather, pictures show damage

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Bad weather rocked a Royal Caribbean Crusies ship near Spain on Thursday evening, causing damage aboard the ship and forcing the ship to make an unexpected stop to allow a guest to disembark medically.

Explorer of the Seas was traveling from Barcelona, ​​Spain to Miami, Florida, according to CruiseMappera website showing the position and routes of cruise ships.

Royal Caribbean's Explorer of the Seas cruise ship
The Explorer of the Seas in Bermuda in 2014.

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The ship was near Tenerife, the largest of Spain’s Canary Islands, when it was hit by an “unexpected gust of wind,” Royal Caribbean Cruises said in a statement.

The wind caused the ship to experience “sudden motions,” the cruise line said.

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Disturbance in a bar area of ​​Explorer of the Seas on November 7, 2024.

Jonathan Parrish


A person aboard the ship described the movement to CBS News as a “listing,” meaning the ship is pitched to one side. Photos show knocked over items, broken bottles in a bar area and other minor damage from the incident.

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Items demolished in a store area of ​​Explorer of the Seas on November 7, 2024.

Jonathan Parrish


The cruise line said one passenger was injured and “required additional medical attention.” The ship makes a stop in Las Palmas, Spain, for a medical disembarkation. The cruise line did not provide additional information about the condition of the unidentified passenger.

Explorer of the Seas is a 1,020-foot ship that can hold up to 4,290 guests and 1,185 crew members, according to a Royal Caribbean Cruises fact sheet. It includes an ice rink, a mini-golf course, and a climbing wall on its fifteen-passenger decks. She is registered in the Bahamas and has been sailing since 2000.