Royal Caribbean’s Enchantment of the Seas Rescues 12 Adrift Near Mexico – 28 September 2025

On the evening of 28 September 2025, the Royal Caribbean cruise vessel Enchantment of the Seas diverted from its scheduled route while navigating around Hurricane Humberto and Tropical Storm Imelda in the western Caribbean Sea. The ship's bridge crew spotted a makeshift raft in distress off the coast of Mexico carrying approximately 12 individuals. All 12 were safely rescued and brought aboard the vessel, where they received drinking water and immediate medical attention.

Royal Caribbean confirmed that all standard maritime rescue protocols were observed and coordinated with local authorities for the appropriate transfer of the rescued individuals upon the ship's arrival at port.

During dusk, when visibility was diminishing, the ship's bridge crew identified lights signaling distress from a makeshift raft that appeared unstable and in danger of breaking apart. Upon confirming the emergency, the crew launched a tender boat to reach the raft. The 12 individuals aboard were safely transferred onto Enchantment of the Seas and provided with drinking water and immediate medical attention where required. The timely sighting and response prevented a potential maritime tragedy in challenging weather conditions.

Rescued individuals

• 12 individuals rescued from the makeshift raft
• Nationalities and circumstances not disclosed in available reports

Fatalities

• None reported.

Injuries

• None reported.

Rescued

• All 12 individuals safely transferred to Enchantment of the Seas and provided with water and medical attention.

The ship's crew responded immediately upon sighting the distressed raft. A tender boat was launched and successfully retrieved all 12 individuals from the unstable vessel. Royal Caribbean coordinated with local authorities to arrange the appropriate transfer of the rescued individuals once the ship reached port, following all standard maritime rescue protocols.

Enchantment of the Seas continued to port with the 12 rescued individuals aboard for handover to local authorities. The vessel's weather diversion, while necessitated by Hurricane Humberto and Tropical Storm Imelda, resulted in the critical discovery and rescue of those in distress.