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Carnival Bans 24 Passengers After Violent Brawl at Galveston Terminal

The fight erupted as passengers disembarked from the Carnival Jubilee following a week-long Caribbean cruise, prompting law enforcement action and lifetime bans.

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.
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Overview

  • A massive brawl involving dozens of passengers broke out at the Galveston cruise terminal on April 26 as Carnival Jubilee passengers disembarked.
  • Cruise Line placed 24 individuals on its 'Do Not Sail' list, banning them for life due to their involvement in the altercation.
  • The incident occurred under the jurisdiction of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, with local police arresting one person and detaining several others.
  • Video footage shows passengers punching, kicking, and tackling each other in the terminal, with luggage scattered across the area as security struggled to intervene.
  • The cause of the fight remains unclear, though one arrested passenger claimed prior disputes among travelers may have contributed to the escalation.