A violent post-cruise brawl has led to 24 Carnival passengers being permanently banned from sailing again. The chaos erupted on Saturday, April 26, at the cruise terminal in Galveston, Texas.
Passengers had just finished a seven-day Western Caribbean cruise aboard the Carnival Jubilee. As they began disembarking, tensions escalated. Within moments, a fight broke out near the baggage claim area of the terminal.
According to a Carnival spokesperson, the incident occurred under the authority of U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Carnival quickly handed the situation over to law enforcement. “We will not tolerate such behavior,” the statement read. “As a result, 24 individuals are now on our Do Not Sail list.”
Footage shared online shows passengers shouting, chasing, and attacking one another. Some climbed over barriers and knocked down signs. Others joined the fight or attempted to flee. Carnival enforces cruise safety without hesitation.
Security personnel tried to intervene, but the brawl continued for several minutes. Travelers nearby stood shocked. Some watched silently, while others recorded the incident on their phones.
The brawl appeared to start near the luggage area and quickly escalated. One individual was tackled and beaten as others joined in. Several suitcases lay scattered across the floor.
The Carnival Jubilee had departed Galveston on April 19. It visited Cozumel and Costa Maya in Mexico, and Roatan Island in Honduras. The ship returned to Galveston around 8 a.m. on April 26.
This isn’t the first time Carnival has faced violent passenger behavior. In June 2022, another brawl broke out on the Carnival Magic. That fight involved around 60 people on the dance floor near New York’s Verrazano Bridge. The NYPD and Coast Guard got involved, and the ship docked safely at Pier 88.
In each case, Carnival enforces cruise safety by taking swift and serious action. The cruise line emphasizes that aggressive behavior will lead to consequences. Carnival enforces cruise safety to protect all guests.
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