US EditionSouth African Cruise Ship Worker Stabbed - by Fellow South African!
- On July 24, 2025, a male crew member in his mid-thirties from South Africa allegedly stabbed a 28-year-old South African female coworker aboard Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas while near San Salvador Island, Bahamas.
- Police attributed the stabbing to a personal conflict involving the two individuals, who were reportedly in a romantic relationship, and the suspect escaped by jumping overboard shortly after the incident.
- Rescue teams retrieved the suspect unresponsive and declared him dead onboard, while the woman received medical treatment and remains in stable condition.
- Royal Caribbean acknowledged the situation involved a disagreement between individuals, committed to cooperating fully with Bahamian authorities, and highlighted that ensuring the safety of crew members remains a primary concern.
- This incident follows another violent case involving South African crew members at sea this year and has raised ongoing safety concerns for South African nationals working on cruise ships.
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South African cruise ship worker stabbed - by fellow South African!
A 28-year-old South African woman working aboard Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas is recovering in hospital after she was stabbed multiple times in an onboard attack. According to the Royal Bahamas Police Force, the suspect – also a South African and reportedly her co-worker and partner – died after jumping overboard moments after the incident. The tragedy occurred while the cruise ship was sailing near San Salvador Island. Medical response an…
A violent episode shocked the passengers and crew of the Icon of the Seas, the world's largest cruiser of the Royal Caribbean company. On 24 July, a 35-year-old South African crew member stabbed a co-worker, who would have been his partner, and threw himself overboard. His body was found lifeless. According to La Nación de Argentina, he died as a result of the fall.The 28-year-old stabbing woman suffered multiple wounds with a white gun, but was…
SA female crew member stabbed on Bahamas cruise ship
Yet another South African crew member attacked abroad. This time, a 28‑year‑old female suffered multiple stab wounds aboard Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas on 24 July. The attack took place in the waters off San Salvador Island (SmileFM). Trouble in paradise According to SmileFM, the Royal Bahamas Police Force said a 35‑year‑old South African bartender allegedly stabbed his female coworker after an argument. They believe the two were in a pe…
Crew Member Jumps Overboard After Stabbing on Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas
A crew member aboard the Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas stabbed a fellow crew member before jumping overboard to his death. The incident occurred on July 24th during a seven-night voyage from PortMiami to the Caribbean. According to the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF), the altercation involved a 35-year-old male and 28-year-old female crew member, both from South Africa. The two crew members were involved in a personal dispute, during whic…
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