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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.

Overview

  • A massive brawl involving dozens of passengers broke out at the Galveston cruise terminal on April 26 as Carnival Jubilee passengers disembarked.
  • Carnival 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.