Key Aspects:
- A viral video shows a woman “stuck” in the Ocean Loops slide on a Norwegian Cruise Line ship in a clear section above the ocean as the ship is underway.
- The exact ship has not been identified, but the Ocean Loops slide is only found on Norwegian Bliss, Norwegian Joy, and Norwegian Encore.
- An escape hatch is located nearby and the woman was not injured, though guests reacting to the video have varying degrees of panic.
Waterslides can be a fun diversion from the pool deck, but what was supposed to be fun turned to either panic or silliness for one guest onboard a Norwegian cruise ship recently.
A 13-second video shared on social media shows the guest at a complete standstill at the low point of a waterslide, struggling to scoot her way either forward or back to move along in the ride.
What is even more terrifying to some viewers is that the clear portion of the slide is completely over the side of the ship, far above the ocean while this ship is obviously in motion. This could be a fabulous view, but it can also be vertigo-inducing for less strong-willed thrill-seekers.
The exact ship or date is not posted with the video, but the overall style and design of the slide, as well as the propensity for riders to get stuck at that one certain point, identifies the Ocean Loops slide.
This specific waterslide is a feature found on three of Norwegian Cruise Line’s Breakaway-plus class vessels: Norwegian Bliss, Norwegian Joy, and Norwegian Encore.
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Guests must be at least 48 inches tall and weigh between 120-300 pounds to ride Ocean Loops.
At that time, the various ships that include the Ocean Loops slide were all enjoying Alaska cruises from Seattle as follows:
- Norwegian Bliss – Last full day of a 7-night cruise
- Norwegian Joy – Embarkation day of a 10-night sailing
- Norwegian Encore – Next-to-last full day of a 7-night itinerary
The video does not show enough detail of the ship or her location to determine exactly which vessel it was.
Panicked Reactions and a Bit of Fun
The video was first uploaded to TikTok by user kaylamierzejewski on Friday, September 19. In just a few days, it has amassed more than seven million views and more than 9,300 comments.
Many reactions show instant fear of such a situation: stuck in a clear tube dangling above the ocean.
“I would die of a panic attack immediately,” one person exclaimed.
“Stuck in a waterslide over actual ocean water would send me into a psychosis,” another agreed.
“Anyone else having a panic attack watching this?” was a comment with more than 10,000 “hearts” of agreement.
Claustrophobia, breathing difficulties, emotional distress, and “new fear unlocked” are other common reactions.
Much of the interest and instant panic could be related to the recent incident aboard Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas. On August 7, 2025 a clear portion of the Frightening Bolt waterslide broke open, spewing water over the deck while guests were on the ride.
One guest was injured in that incident and the slide has since undergone repairs, with the broken clear section replaced with a solid fiberglass section.
To be clear, the incident on Ocean Loops is not an accident or a malfunction and the woman was not injured. The slide is designed to have a slight upturn at one point and it is common for guests not to clear the full loop and instead slide backward.
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While it appears that guests are “stuck” in the slide, an escape hatch is located just a few feet away and crew members are on hand to open that hatch and ensure all guests exit the slide safely.
For some cruisers, it can be a point of pride to be able to exit through the hatch as a fun accomplishment. No fear necessary!
