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Wonder of the Seas gangway falls into sea at CocoCay in viral video
Royal CaribbeanControversyAugust 5, 2026

Wonder of the Seas gangway falls into sea at CocoCay in viral video

A gangway slipped from a forklift and plunged into the water as Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas departed its private island on August 1.

Aug 1
date of incident
0
injuries reported

A gangway from Wonder of the Seas fell into the water at Perfect Day at CocoCay on Saturday, August 1, as the Oasis-class ship was preparing to depart. As the ship eased away from the island, one gangway was not loaded properly and fell into the water alongside the pier. No guests were on the gangway at the time, and there are no reports of injuries or any damage to the cruise ship.

A dramatic video showing the gangway falling into the sea went viral on TikTok, with thousands of viewers reacting to the unusual incident. The footage, filmed from the neighbouring Allure of the Seas, appears to show the Oasis-class ship alongside the private island as crew prepared the vessel for departure. There were no reports of any delays departing CocoCay following the incident, and Royal Caribbean has not released a statement, though the vessel continued her itinerary without difficulty.

A gangway slipped free, fell into the ocean, and thousands watched it happen live on TikTok.
The takeaway

The video is circulating widely on TikTok and Reddit, and while no one was hurt, it raises a practical question about pier-departure safety procedures at one of Royal Caribbean's busiest private island stops. Guests visiting CocoCay should stay clear of active loading zones during departure.

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