“Fun Ship” line Carnival Cruises is threatening unruly cruise passengers with fines of $785 for lewd behavior after several reports of fights breaking out on international sailings.
Carnival has changed its ticket contract to include a penalty for “disruptive behaviour” – and confirmed it also applies in Australia.
“Disruptive behavior will not be tolerated and any guest whose behavior affects the comfort, enjoyment, safety or well-being of other guests or crew will be denied boarding and/or disembarked at their expense and [be] is prohibited from sailing Carnival in the future,” the Miami-based company said.
Carnival has confirmed it Cruise passengers that the new rule will apply to its entire global fleet.
“Our commitment to the health, safety and security of all our guests and crew members is being demonstrated through the implementation of various measures to ensure our ships remain a welcoming, family-friendly place, including a revised code of conduct for the guests.” statement read.
In an email to MoneyWatch,
“Cruise ships, like almost all parts of travel and tourism – including airlines, theme parks, sporting events and camping facilities – are experiencing an increase in more anxious behavior from a small number of guests,” said a company spokesperson.
“Our commitment to the health, safety and security of all our guests and crew members is demonstrated through the implementation of various measures to ensure that our ships remain a welcoming and family-friendly place.”
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The introduction of the fine follows fights that have broken out on Carnival cruise ships in recent months, including in September when about 30 people were caught on video brawling between the pool and one of the ship’s many bars.
Before that incident, there was a brawl on the Carnival Elation in July, and another at a nightclub on the Carnival Magic in June required the Coast Guard to escort the ship as it returned to New York.
According to data from the Department of Transportation (DOT), in 2018, cruise lines reported 120 alleged crimes from the following categories: murder, suspicious death, missing U.S. citizen, sexual assault, kidnapping, assault with serious bodily injury. , shooting or interference. vessel, and theft over $10,000.
In 2018, Carnival said it was “deeply concerned” after a brawl broke out over the Carnival legend and police were called to remove a family from the ship.
A month ago, P&O’s Pacific Explorer also had to call the police.
“The safety and security of our guests and crew is our number one priority,” said Jennifer Vandekreeke, then Vice President and General Manager of Carnival Cruise Line Australia.
“We apply a zero-tolerance approach to excessive behavior that affects other guests. In accordance with this policy, we contacted the NSW Police to participate The legend of carnivals today in Eden to remove a large family group from the ship that had been involved in disruptive and violent acts.
