The Explorer of the Seas, a cruise ship operated by Royal Caribbean, encountered a terrifying ordeal in the Atlantic Ocean last week after being struck by a massive wave during a severe storm. This dramatic incident occurred en route to Miami, following the ship's departure from Barcelona on November 2nd. On Thursday, Univisión Noticias unveiled fresh images of the harrowing experience faced by the passengers, alongside their personal accounts.
One passenger described the event as "traumatic," recounting how panic and anxiety attacks led to a temporary loss of sensation in her hands due to fear. "It was absolutely dreadful," she remarked during an interview. Reports highlighted that the wave's impact and fierce winds tilted the ship up to 45 degrees, inducing panic among passengers who were swiftly instructed to return to their cabins while the crew enacted safety protocols.
Emergency Stop in the Canary Islands
The voyage was originally scheduled to conclude on November 14th in Miami, but the cruise had to make an emergency stop in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria. The severity of the situation prompted the cruise's captain to dock in the Canary Islands to provide medical attention to an injured passenger and assess the damage sustained by the ship.
Shaken by the experience, some passengers chose not to reboard the vessel, opting instead to fly directly to Miami. Royal Caribbean has announced plans to make necessary adjustments to the voyage, ensuring a safe continuation of the itinerary to Miami. The ship is expected to arrive at its destination on November 17th.