Passenger Captures Water Pouring Through Ceiling on Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship

Cruise ships are often celebrated for their luxury and spectacle, but one recent TikTok has shown a different kind of drama at sea. TikTok user @joshuaofrichardson shared a 30-second video from this weekend’s sailing of Allure of the Seas, revealing water pouring from the ceiling and flooding a hallway outside stateroom doors. The clip has racked up over 1,400 comments, sparking a lively discussion online.

The Incident

The video appears to capture the immediate aftermath of what seems to be a burst water pipe above one of the ceiling panels. Water is seen flowing freely, pooling in the hallway and outside cabin doors. While no specific explanation was provided in the original post, burst pipes can occur on cruise ships just as they do in homes or hotels.

@joshuaofrichardson

meanwhile on royal Carribean allure, who ordered the hallway sauna? #bustedpipes #royalcarribean #fyp #now #trending #cruise #cruising #vacations #waterfall #hottub #sauna

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Despite the dramatic visuals, the creator reassured viewers in the comments and a follow-up video that the issue was swiftly handled by Royal Caribbean’s crew. He shared, “Update: pipe stopped and leak being fixed, and people moved right away to other rooms. RC does things right when nature rumbles.”

TikTok’s Take

As expected, the incident invited a mix of humour and concern in the comments section:

• “Where’s the Celine Dion music? 🤣🤣”
• “Omg! You about to get another free cruise! Lol”
• “I’ve seen this in a movie before. Didn’t end well.”

The creator joined in the fun, engaging with commenters while keeping the mood light and positive, adding updates as the situation unfolded.

Allure of the Seas: Business as Usual

The 225,282-gross-ton Allure of the Seas is one of the largest cruise ships in the world, and this incident didn’t deter the voyage. The ship continued its 3-night Bahamas itinerary, with planned stops in Nassau and Royal Caribbean’s private island, Perfect Day at CocoCay.

Incidents like this highlight the challenges of operating such a massive floating city, but Royal Caribbean’s handling of the situation has earned them praise from the TikToker and others.

Have you experienced memorable cruise moments like this? Share your stories in the comments below.

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