Man-Overboard Alarm Interrupts Star of the Seas Preview at CocoCay – 14 August 2025

On 14 August 2025, a man-overboard alarm was triggered aboard Royal Caribbean's Star of the Seas during the vessel's inaugural preview sailing at Perfect Day at CocoCay in the Bahamas. A guest fell from the connecting pier between Star of the Seas and Symphony of the Seas while attempting to film video footage. The guest was safely rescued within minutes by ship's crew with no serious injuries reported.

The incident occurred while Star of the Seas was docked alongside Symphony of the Seas. Both vessels continued their scheduled programs without delay following the brief disruption.

The guest lost balance on the pier and fell into the surrounding waters of CocoCay at approximately midday local time. Ship's crew immediately initiated man-overboard procedures, sounding the "Oscar, Oscar, Oscar" alarm and deploying rescue assets. Life rings were thrown toward the passenger, who was able to grab one while awaiting recovery. A rescue jet ski was dispatched and retrieved the guest within minutes, returning him safely to shore. Medical staff evaluated the individual as a precaution; no major injuries were sustained.

Incident participant

• One guest fell from the connecting pier while recording video footage.

Fatalities

• None reported.

Injuries

• No serious injuries reported. Guest was evaluated by medical staff as a precaution.

Rescued

• One guest safely recovered and returned to shore.

Ship's crew responded immediately upon the guest falling into the water. The man-overboard alarm was sounded and rescue assets were deployed without delay. Life rings were deployed and a rescue jet ski was dispatched, retrieving the guest within minutes. The swift response by Royal Caribbean's crew ensured the guest was brought back to shore quickly and safely.

Both Star of the Seas and Symphony of the Seas continued their scheduled programs without delay following the incident. Star of the Seas proceeded with its inaugural preview cruise itinerary, while Symphony of the Seas maintained its 7-night Bahamas sailing from Cape Liberty, New Jersey.