Coast Guard Medevacs Two Passengers from Liberty of the Seas in La Romana: Incident on 9 July 2024

On 9 July 2024, two passengers were medevaced from Royal Caribbean's Liberty of the Seas while the vessel was docked in La Romana, Dominican Republic. Both passengers were transported to local medical facilities; the ship departed approximately 15 minutes behind its scheduled 6:00 p.m. EST departure time.

The medical evacuations occurred during the ship's 9-day Bermuda and Eastern Caribbean Cruise itinerary. Despite the delay, the vessel continued its scheduled voyage without further disruption to subsequent port calls.

While passengers were still boarding following shore excursions, an ambulance arrived to transport the first passenger to a local hospital. Shortly before the scheduled departure time, a second ambulance arrived and a female passenger was disembarked and transported to a medical facility, accompanied by her family. Both evacuations were completed without incident.

Passengers

• Two passengers medevaced during port call in La Romana.

Fatalities

• None reported.

Injuries

• Two passengers required medical evacuation to local facilities; specific medical conditions not disclosed.

Rescued

• Both passengers safely transferred to local medical care; one accompanied by family members.

Liberty of the Seas departed La Romana approximately 15 minutes behind schedule and continued its itinerary. The vessel proceeded to its next scheduled port call in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, with no further disruption to the cruise itinerary.