Fire Briefly Disrupts Power on World's Largest Cruise Ship, Icon of the Seas Cruise Boat, in Costa Maya

A small fire broke out on Royal Caribbean's "Icon of the Seas," billed as the world's largest cruise ship, sails from the Port of Miami in Miami, Florida, on its maiden cruise, January 27, 2024.

A minor fire broke out on Royal Caribbean International's Icon of the Seas, the largest cruise ship in the world, while it was docked in Costa Maya, Mexico, on Tuesday. According to a spokesperson who spoke to USA Today, the incident led to a temporary loss of power on the vessel.

Fortunately, no injuries were reported. The ship's backup power system activated immediately, restoring the main power. The cause of the fire remains unknown at this time.

The Icon of the Seas, which holds up to 7,000 passengers, is scheduled to continue its journey to Cozumel, Mexico, later on Wednesday. This massive vessel features numerous amenities, including seven pools, the largest pool at sea, the world's largest waterpark at sea, six waterslides, and nine whirlpools.