Fire Erupts on the World’s Largest Cruise Ship, Icon of the Seas

A fire broke out on the world’s largest cruise ship, Icon on the Seas, while it was docked in Mexico, as reported by USA Today. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported due to the blaze. The ship experienced a brief power outage, but the backup systems quickly activated, restoring the main power, according to a Royal Caribbean spokesman.

The cause of the fire is still unknown, and details about the location of the fire on the massive vessel and any potential damage have not been disclosed. Despite the incident, the Icon of the Seas is scheduled to continue its journey to Cozumel, Mexico, on Wednesday, as per CruiseMapper.

The Icon of the Seas, which set sail from Miami in January on its maiden voyage, is known as the largest ship in the world. Measuring 1,200 feet in length, the ship can accommodate up to 5,610 passengers across its 20 decks and is staffed by 2,350 crew members.

Featuring an array of amenities, the impressive vessel includes seven pools, with one being the largest pool at sea, as well as the world’s largest waterpark at sea, six waterslides, and nine whirlpools. In addition to water-based attractions, the ship offers a rock climbing wall, Royal Caribbean’s first food hall, a beach-themed carousel, an arcade, and a mini-golf course.