Fire Americas Roatan Island, Honduras · 19 July 2023
Fire Accident (Deck) on the Allure Of The Seas on 19th July 2023
What happened
On 19 July 2023, a fire broke out on the starboard side of Deck 7 aboard the Allure of the Seas while the vessel was docked at Roatan Island, Honduras. The ship's crew responded promptly and extinguished the fire within a short time. The affected area was cordoned off for maintenance and safety checks, and no injuries or evacuation were reported.
The incident occurred during a 7-day Western Caribbean cruise that departed Galveston, Texas on 16 July 2023. The vessel continued its scheduled itinerary following the fire containment and safety assessment.
Details of the rescue
The fire erupted on the starboard side of Deck 7 while the Allure of the Seas was stationed at Roatan Island during a scheduled port call (08:00–17:00 local time). The ship's crew initiated an immediate response and successfully extinguished the fire in a short span of time. Following containment, the affected area was blocked off to facilitate maintenance and ensure passenger and crew safety.
Casualties
Fatalities
- None reported.
Injuries
- None reported.
Rescued
- No evacuation required; all passengers and crew remained onboard.
Emergency response
The ship's crew responded immediately upon detection of the fire and successfully contained and extinguished it. No external emergency services or coast-guard assistance was required. The vessel's safety protocols were followed throughout the incident.
Current status
The affected area on Deck 7 was cordoned off for maintenance and safety inspections. The Allure of the Seas continued its scheduled Western Caribbean itinerary, with subsequent port calls at Costa Maya on 20 July and Cozumel on 21 July, before returning to Galveston on 23 July 2023.