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Carnival Cruise Bans 24 Passengers Following Violent Brawl at Galveston Terminal

The altercation, captured on video, unfolded during disembarkation under U.S. Customs and Border Protection authority, resulting in arrests and ongoing investigations.

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 large-scale brawl involving dozens of passengers erupted at the Galveston terminal as the Carnival Jubilee returned from a seven-day Western Caribbean cruise.
  • Carnival Cruise Line placed 24 individuals on its lifetime 'Do Not Sail' list, a rare enforcement action for passenger misconduct.
  • The incident occurred in a debarkation area under U.S. Customs and Border Protection jurisdiction and was referred to local law enforcement, leading to at least one arrest.
  • Video footage shared on social media shows passengers punching, kicking, and tackling individuals to the ground, with luggage scattered across the terminal.
  • The cause of the altercation remains unclear, but it highlights recurring issues with passenger behavior on budget cruise lines.