Crew Member Dies After Going Overboard from 7,600-Passenger Ship

A 35-year-old crew member of Royal Caribbean’s cruise ship Icon of the Seas has died after going overboard on Thursday night, July 24, 2025, based on information reviews. The incident befell about 200 miles off the coast of the Bahamas.

In response to WSVN 7News, a “man overboard” name was issued round 7:00 p.m. Cellphone footage captured rescue efforts, and the crew member was situated and pulled onto a ship however finally, they didn’t survive.

Different passengers, who have been additionally on Icon, reported on Reddit that life preservers have been instantly dropped into the water after the overboard incident

The web reviews acknowledged that an “Oscar, Oscar, Oscar” announcement was made round 7:18 PM and that safety personnel closed blinds and discouraged passengers from congregating close to the ship’s edges.

Royal Caribbean issued the next assertion concerning the incident:

“Our crew instantly initiated a search and rescue operation, however sadly the crew member handed away. We prolong our condolences to the crew member’s household and family members. To respect their privateness, we have now no further particulars to share.”

Social media customers praised the crew’s “phenomenal job” and fast restoration efforts.

With some current tales of passengers going overboard from cruise ships it’s essential to notice that in these conditions individuals don’t simply fall off the ship.  In nearly each case both somebody jumped or needed to intentionally climb over a barrier or railing, which is in opposition to any cruise line’s coverage.

Whereas this story remains to be being investigated, some preliminary reviews from the police investigation within the Bahamas are saying that the 35-year-old crew member had stabbed a 28-year-old crew member earlier than leaping into the water. The feminine stab sufferer is presently in secure situation.

Icon of the Seas was on its option to Good Dat at CocoCay on the time of the incident.  The journey is predicted to proceed as deliberate and return to PortMiami on Saturday.