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Angry cruise passengers say frustrating issue should have been disclosed before booking

In August 2025, footage showed water bursting from the water slide as scared guests screamed. (Credit: Jim Muldoon via Storyful) A major cruise company is under fire from guests and travelers after reportedly shutting down key attractions and not alerting guests before their voyages. Frustrated passengers onboard Royal Caribbean's Star of the Seas and Icon of the Seas have been taking to social media to complain that they were not notified that several water slides are closed. The ships, which debuted in the last two years, are famous for their massive water parks. Located in the Thrill Island neighborhoods, the Category 6 water park areas are 17,010 square feet each. Both ships feature six slides. CRUISE PASSENGERS COMPLAINED ABOUT CABIN PROBLEM, NOW SHIPS ARE MAKING A BIG CHANGE Passengers on different sailings claim that up to four water slides ha

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Angry cruise passengers say frustrating issue should have been disclosed before booking

In August 2025, footage showed water bursting from the water slide as scared guests screamed. (Credit: Jim Muldoon via Storyful) A major cruise company is under fire from guests and travelers after reportedly shutting down key attractions…

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Angry cruise passengers say frustrating issue should have been disclosed before booking

In August 2025, footage showed water bursting from the water slide as scared guests screamed. (Credit: Jim Muldoon via Storyful) A major cruise company is under fire from guests and travelers after reportedly shutting…

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