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Perfect Day Turns Ugly After Guest Brawl Shuts Down Pool at CocoCay

A large fight broke out in the pool CocoCay on Sunday, August 3. What can Royal Caribbean do about these incidents?

Coast Guard Evacuates Woman From Carnival Ship During Tsunami Warning

A guest was successfully evacuated from Carnival Legend even as tsunami waves spread across the Pacific with all ships on high alert.

Guest Tumbles From Icon of the Seas Pool in Bizarre Incident

A second fall from Icon of the Seas happened at the ship's infinity pool and could have had tragic consequences if not for a safety railing.

Bermuda Arrests Involves Four Cruise Ship Passengers

Authorities in Bermuda arrested four Carnival cruise ship passengers who were found in possession of drugs.

Cruise Passenger Arrested for Embezzlement in Alaska

Authorities in Alaska detained a woman as she attempted to embark on a cruise following a warrant issued in Wyoming related to the alleged theft of church funds.

Passengers Banned After Throwing Chairs on Carnival Sunrise

An altercation erupted on the Lido deck during Carnival Sunshine’s Bahamas cruise, requiring security intervention.

Cruise News Update: Ships Break Free, Behavior Warning, Oversold

We're here with another round-up of the big cruise news stories from the past week, including cruise ships breaking from moorings, and more!

Guests Clash Over Ocean Space at Royal Caribbean’s Private Island

An unpleasant incident unfolded at CocoCay over the weekend. How firm are boundaries between free areas and cabana rentals?

Disney Dream Passengers Stuck in Long Lines After Check-in Glitch

Disney Cruise Line warned guests sailing from Fort Lauderdale on May 12, 2025, that check-in may take longer than usual due to a technical issue.

Carnival Passengers Brawl in Galveston Luggage Hall During Disembarkation

Multiple Carnival cruisers were involved in a brawl that broke out in the Galveston cruise terminal during disembarkation.

Gang Attacks Cruise Passengers, Port Visit Cancelled

A frightening incident caused a port cancellation for Crystal Symphony after 50 youths attacked cruise guests near a famous monument.

Passenger Removed and Arrested After Sailing with Prohibited Item

A former Royal Caribbean guest was removed from their sailing and arrested after getting caught with a forbidden substance.