A Royal Caribbean guest alleges a scuba equipment failure during a dive in St. Thomas waters left him with lasting injuries. Public by Aug. 21, 2026, the claim concerns a critical piece of gear that reportedly malfunctioned underwater.
Scuba equipment failure reported at 50 feet
The passenger places the incident about 50 feet beneath the surface and describes the equipment as exploding underwater.
The account does not identify the specific component involved. It also provides no further description of the injuries the passenger says have continued since the incident.
The dive was part of a cruise shore excursion
The guest says the dive took place during a shore excursion in St. Thomas.
Scuba diving is a popular activity on Caribbean cruises, with several ports known for reefs and established diving locations. The claim does not identify the company that operated this particular excursion.
No itinerary or booking changes are specified
The allegation identifies no change to Royal Caribbean itineraries or shore-excursion bookings.
It also does not specify the date of the dive or provide confirmed findings about the equipment malfunction. Travellers therefore have no stated schedule or booking change to act on.
