Key Aspects:
- A large fight was filmed at the Floating Flamingo at Royal Beach Club Paradise Island this week.
- Several security personnel and other employees had to intervene to break up the altercation.
- No official statement has been released but the guests are in violation of Royal Caribbean’s conduct policies.
It’s been a rough and tumble week for cruise guests in Nassau, Bahamas, as another violent altercation has occurred, this time at Royal Caribbean’s private club that opened in late December 2025.
Cruise Hive already reported on the five cruise guests who were arrested after fighting in the cruise port area and continuing their altercation at the police station on Monday, June 8. That fight caused property damage and even injured police officers.
Another brawl recently erupted at the Royal Beach Club on Paradise Island, just across the harbor from Nassau Cruise Port. A video of the incident was posted on Facebook on June 9, though it may have been filmed at an earlier date.
The video, which is just over a minute long, shows at least a dozen guests involved in a very physical exchange, including slaps, pushes, hair pulling, and punches. Even after some guests fell to the ground, they continued fighting with one another.
While most of the participants in the altercation appear to be women, some men are nearby and involved on the edge of the fight. It is unclear whether everyone was involved from the beginning or if some joined in as the situation escalated.
Music from the nearby DJ covers any specific words in the video, though some guests are obviously yelling at one another. It’s a fair bet they were not exchanging polite pleasantries.
The fight occurred at the south side of the Floating Flamingo Pool & Swim Up Bar, a central gathering spot at the Royal Beach Club on Paradise Island. Colorful arching architecture stretches over the pool, which is surrounded by brightly colored chairs and loungers.
At least three security personnel and several Royal Beach Club employees intervened as the fight continued, attempting to break up the participants and calm the situation. Some other guests also appeared to step in to try and keep their friends from continuing the scuffle.
Throughout the video, other guests stay clear of the area and one woman quickly moves her young children out of the way.
As the video ends, the fight appears to have calmed, though one voice is heard saying “Get out of here,” and that may have been the individual filming the video or another nearby guest choosing not to pursue the event and instead distance themselves from the spectacle.
Because the exact date of the fight is unknown, it is unclear which ship the guests may have been visiting from. On Tuesday, June 9, the day the video was posted, Utopia of the Seas was the only Royal Caribbean ship visiting Nassau.
What Will Happen to the Involved Guests?
Royal Caribbean has not made any public statement about the altercation or guest misbehavior, but it is likely that the involved guests may face harsh penalties.
The cruise line’s Guest Health, Safety, and Conduct Policy explicitly outlines expectations for guest behavior as well as the consequences for poor behavior.
Depending on the exact situation that led to the fight, involved guests may be in violation of the policy in several ways. For example, any “verbally abusive or offensive language directed toward anyone” is not permitted, whether slurs or profanity are used toward other guests or crew members.
Likewise, “inappropriate or abusive behavior” is not permitted, which includes “uninvited physical contact” (legalese for fighting). “Disruptive and discourteous” behavior is also prohibited, and certainly the fight was disruptive and discourteous to other guests who were simply trying to enjoy a fun day at the pool.
The policy does cover the cruise line’s private destinations, including the Royal Beach Club properties, and all guests agree to abide by the policy when they book a Royal Caribbean cruise.
Violations lead to a variety of consequences, including removal of onboard privileges, suspension of loyalty benefits, being removed from the ship, or even being completely banned from future Royal Caribbean cruises.
The incident may also have been reported to local authorities for processing and possible charges.
