Coco Cay: Child Falls Between Pier and Symphony of the Seas – Successful Rescue and Safety Advisory

Fortunately, the child's mother and other passengers were nearby. Thanks to their swift intervention, the child was rescued from the dangerous situation within minutes. There is currently no information available regarding the child's condition or any potential injuries sustained.

This event highlights a general hazard present in port areas. Due to structural reasons, there is always a gap between quay walls and ships, as vessels dock against fenders – special buffer elements – rather than directly against the pier. It is therefore crucial to avoid standing right at the edge of the quay. Many ports use designated walkways or ground markings to indicate safety zones that should not be entered. Particular caution is required with children in port areas, as they often cannot fully grasp the potential dangers of such situations and thus require constant supervision.

At the time of the incident, the Symphony of the Seas was docked alongside another ship from the cruise line, the Oasis of the Seas, at the Coco Cay cruise pier. The Symphony of the Seas is currently on a seven-day Caribbean cruise, which departed from Miami on April 13th and will return there on April 20th. Coco Cay was the first port of call on this voyage. Subsequent destinations in the Eastern Caribbean include Charlotte Amalie on St. Thomas and Philipsburg on St. Maarten.

Itinerary of Symphony of the Seas (April 13 - 20, 2025):

• Miami, Florida (Departure 04/13)
• Perfect Day at Coco Cay, Bahamas (04/14)
• Sea Day
• Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands (04/17)
• Philipsburg, St. Maarten (04/18)
• Sea Day
• Sea Day
• Miami, Florida (Arrival 04/20)