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Newsweek
30-04-2025
- Newsweek
Carnival Bans Cruisers Over Mass Brawl—'It Went Down'
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Carnival Cruises has placed dozens of people on their 'Do Not Sail' list after a brawl broke out during a ship's disembarkment. The fight, which was captured on video by onlooker Trelle Ray on Facebook, shows several people coming to blows near the luggage and debarkation point in Galveston, Texas. It is unclear at this time what the inciting incident was for this fight, which Ray captioned as: "It went down this morning." A spokesperson for Carnival Cruises told Newsweek that the company "will not tolerate such behavior." Ray has been contacted via social media for comment. The Galveston Police Department has been contacted for comment via email. The Carnival Cruise Lines Ecstasy at the Galveston Cruise Ship Terminal Saturday, July 24, 2010, in Galveston. This is not the ship people were aboard prior to the fight. The Carnival Cruise Lines Ecstasy at the Galveston Cruise Ship Terminal Saturday, July 24, 2010, in Galveston. This is not the ship people were aboard prior to the fight. James Nielsen/Houston Chronicle via AP Why It Matters The 24 people involved in the fight have been banned from Carnival Cruises. Since the fight occurred at a U.S. port, the brawlers have also been turned into U.S. law enforcement. What To Know Footage of the brawl shows several people chasing after one man in a white t-shirt, going from the luggage retrieval area of the debarkation point to what appears to be a hallway leading to either another room or the ship. The man periodically turns around to physically fight the group behind him, and especially another man also in a white t-shirt. This man hits the first man back. The fight then devolves into an all-out brawl with several people punching and kicking each other, though it appears as if the fight is still largely centered around the two initial men. At this point in the video, security stepped in and broke the fight up. The rest of the video shows the terminal scattered luggage across the floor and shocked passengers. This debarkation point in Texas was the last stop for the cruise, which had sailed around the Caribbean, stopping in Cozumel and Costa Maya, Mexico, as well as Roatan Island, Honduras, according to Cruise Mapper. Customs and Border Patrol detained several individuals and charged one, per USA Today reporting. They have not declared what that charge is at this time. This is not the first time a large fight has broken out in conjunction with the cruise line. In 2024, a video of a fight onboard a Carnival Cruise ship went viral, as passengers were filmed throwing punches and chairs by the buffet. What People Are Saying Carnival Cruisestold Newsweek: "The incident occurred in the debarkation area under the authority of U.S. Customs and Border Patrol. The matter was turned over to law enforcement. We will not tolerate such behavior, and 24 people have been placed on our Do Not Sail list." What Happens Next At least one person involved in the fight is facing criminal charges. All 24 are banned from future Carnival Cruises.
Daily Mirror
30-04-2025
- Daily Mirror
Carnival Cruise brawl caught on video as ship slapped with 'DO NOT SAIL' warning
A shocking video caught the moment a massive brawl sparked between dozens of travellers on a Carnival Cruise ship before more than 20 people were punished and landed up on "Do Not Sail" list because of the horror brawl. Dramatic footage showed terrifying scenes with passengers throwing punches and items at each other after a week-long trip in the Western Caribbean. The chaotic fight erupted as passengers were getting off the Carnival Jubilee cruise. A video, caught and shared by one of the travellers, initially showed a group of people throwing punches at one passenger who ended up on the ground. People then forced themselves past a barrier and chased after one of the other passengers on board and appeared to tackle that person to the floor. Security rushed to the scene and attempted to break up the fight but dozens of people kept exchanging blows at each other and especially at one man. The horror incident broke out just as the week-long journey had ended at a cruise terminal in Galveston, Texas, on Saturday April 26. This fight was caught at what appeared to be the baggage claim area as rows of suitcases were lined up where the brawl started. A spokesperson for Carnival Cruise confirmed 24 people were banned from travelling with the cruise liner after the shocking fight. In a statement to USA Today, the company said: "The incident occurred in the debarkation area under the authority of U.S. Customs and Border Patrol. The matter was turned over to law enforcement. We will not tolerate such behavior, and 24 people have been placed on our Do Not Sail list." The Port of Galveston Police Department responded following "an altercation" at Cruise Terminal 25, according to an emailed statement. The CBP "detained several individuals" and authorities reported that one person was charged by police at the port, but details of the charge have not been shared. The video was shared by Facebook user Trelle Ray who captioned the video, which has been viewed over one million times, "It went down this morning." The week-long cruise departed from Galveston on Saturday, April 19, and made several stops across the Caribbean, according to CruiseMapper. These included Costa Maya in Mexico and Roatan Island in Honduras. This has not been the first time a fight has ignited at sea as around 60 people were involved in a brawl off the New York Coty coast in 2022. Glasses and bottles were reportedly used as weapons in a nightclub on the Carnival Magic ship. A clip from the boat appeared to show the fight initially start as a row between two people as dozens more started to get involved in the scrap. The Coast Guard was called out to the incident and escorted the vessel back to port where NYPD cops were waiting.
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Yahoo
Dozens banned from Carnival cruises after massive brawl breaks out while docked for customs
Twenty-four people have been banned from sailing with Carnival Cruise Lines after a massive brawl broke out among the passengers. Phone footage of the incident posted to Facebook by an eyewitness showed a large group of people at the terminal in Galveston, Texas, shoving one another and swinging punches. The melee, which took place over the weekend as passengers queued for customs, eventually spread past a line of safety barriers. At one point a man can be seen being pushed to the ground and pummelled by a group of assailants. Members of the facility's security team rushed to intervene while fellow holidaymakers moved out of the way while sidestepping piles of luggage strewn across the floor. 'It went down this morning,' wrote Trelle Ray, who first shared the clip on social media. The cruise had just returned to the United States after a week touring the western Caribbean, stopping in Mexico and Honduras, when the violence erupted. 'The incident occurred in the debarkation area under the authority of U.S. Customs and Border Patrol,' Carnival explained in a statement to local news outlet KPRC 2. 'The matter was turned over to law enforcement. We will not tolerate such behavior, and 24 people have been placed on our Do Not Sail list.' Border patrol officials subsequently told KPRC 2 that 10 people had initially been detained but only one man was arrested: Ethan Meritt-Clark, 21, from Chicago, Illinois. Court records reveal Meritt-Clark said he was debarking from Carnival's Jubilee ship and picking up his luggage when he noticed a group of people 'he had an issue with while on the cruise.' He told officers he had previously met them a day earlier when they were playing basketball onboard. A fight had broken out during the game. Meritt-Clark alleged in his affidavit that the group confronted him at the Galveston terminal and started 'hitting and stomping' him to the ground. But the court documents state that he then 'recanted his original statement' and instead admitted to pushing an elderly man during the fracas. Investigators subsequently spoke to the elderly man, who said he had been attempting to intervene to calm the situation and had told Merrit-Clark, 'Don't do what you're about to do'. The 21-year-old is reportedly now facing first-degree felony charges for injury to a child, elderly individual or disabled individual and is being held on a $5,000 bond.
The Independent
30-04-2025
- The Independent
Dozens banned from Carnival cruises after massive brawl breaks out while docked for customs
Twenty-four people have been banned from sailing with Carnival Cruise Lines after a massive brawl broke out among the passengers. Phone footage of the incident posted to Facebook by an eyewitness showed a large group of people at the terminal in Galveston, Texas, shoving one another and swinging punches. The melee, which took place over the weekend as passengers queued for customs, eventually spread past a line of safety barriers. At one point a man can be seen being pushed to the ground and pummelled by a group of assailants. Members of the facility's security team rushed to intervene while fellow holidaymakers moved out of the way while sidestepping piles of luggage strewn across the floor. 'It went down this morning,' wrote Trelle Ray, who first shared the clip on social media. The cruise had just returned to the United States after a week touring the western Caribbean, stopping in Mexico and Honduras, when the violence erupted. 'The incident occurred in the debarkation area under the authority of U.S. Customs and Border Patrol,' Carnival explained in a statement to local news outlet KPRC 2. 'The matter was turned over to law enforcement. We will not tolerate such behavior, and 24 people have been placed on our Do Not Sail list.' Border patrol officials subsequently told KPRC 2 that 10 people had initially been detained but only one man was arrested: Ethan Meritt-Clark, 21, from Chicago, Illinois. Court records reveal Meritt-Clark said he was debarking from Carnival's Jubilee ship and picking up his luggage when he noticed a group of people 'he had an issue with while on the cruise.' He told officers he had previously met them a day earlier when they were playing basketball onboard. A fight had broken out during the game. Meritt-Clark alleged in his affidavit that the group confronted him at the Galveston terminal and started 'hitting and stomping' him to the ground. But the court documents state that he then 'recanted his original statement' and instead admitted to pushing an elderly man during the fracas. Investigators subsequently spoke to the elderly man, who said he had been attempting to intervene to calm the situation and had told Merrit-Clark, 'Don't do what you're about to do'. The 21-year-old is reportedly now facing first-degree felony charges for injury to a child, elderly individual or disabled individual and is being held on a $5,000 bond.
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Yahoo
Massive Brawl Erupts Among Carnival Cruise Passengers, Landing 24 People on ‘Do Not Sail' List
A heated altercation involving dozens of Carnival cruise passengers has resulted in 24 people being put on a 'Do Not Sail' list The incident occurred inside a cruise terminal in Galveston, Texas following a 7-day cruise on the Carnival Footage from the fight seemingly shows multiple passengers punching and kicking another passenger A massive brawl following a Carnival cruise has resulted in two dozen passengers being put on their 'Do Not Sail' list. The incident occurred inside a cruise terminal in Galveston, Texas on Saturday, April 26, according to USA Today. Passengers had just disembarked a 7-day Western Caribbean cruise on the Carnival Jubilee when the fight broke out. In a statement shared with PEOPLE, a spokesperson for Carnival confirmed that 24 passengers were banned from the cruise line as a result of the violent altercation. 'The incident occurred in the debarkation area under the authority of U.S. Customs and Border Patrol. The matter was turned over to law enforcement,' the statement reads. 'We will not tolerate such behavior, and 24 people have been placed on our Do Not Sail list.' Related: Huge Dance Floor Brawl Breaks Out Aboard Carnival Cruise Ship Leading to Coast Guard Escort Footage of the brawl shared by Facebook user Trelle Ray shows a group of rowdy passengers crowded around in what appears to be a baggage claim area. Dozens of suitcases can be seen in the background as several passengers seemingly begin to chase another passenger to a different area. The crowd breaks through barriers and knocks down signs during the chase before tackling a passenger to the ground. They appear to start punching and kicking the person on the ground as another person rushes to get out of the way. Security guards then approach the crowd to break up the fight, however the brawl continues even after they arrive. Fellow travelers can be seen watching in shock in the background, while some even film the altercation. 'It went down this morning,' the user captioned their post, followed by a double red exclamation point emoji. Related: Mystery Illness Sickens Over 30 People on 2-Week Viking Cruise According to itinerary details shared on CruiseMapper, the ship departed from Galveston on Saturday, April 19 and made stops in Cozumel and Costa Maya in Mexico, as well as Roatan Island in Honduras. The Jubilee returned to Galveston at 8 a.m. local time on Saturday, April 26. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. This is not the first time a huge brawl has broken out on a Carnival cruise ship. In June 2022, a massive fight erupted on the dance floor at a nightclub on the Carnival Magic when it was sailing near the Verrazano Bridge in New York. There were reportedly 40 to 60 people involved in the incident. The NYPD told PEOPLE at the time that the Coast Guard escorted the cruise ship to Pier 88 and the ship 'disembarked passengers without further incident." Read the original article on People
