Carnival Cruise Line is telling passengers that it will cost them up to $500 if they decide to get rowdy while on a cruise.
Following several reports of fights onboard Carnival ships, the company amended its ticket contract to include a fine for “disruptive behavior.”
“Disruptive behavior will not be tolerated and any guest whose conduct affects the comfort, enjoyment, safety or well-being of other guests or crew will be detained onboard and/or disembarked at their own expense and will [be] banned from sailing on Carnival in the future,” the Miami-based company stated.
According to the Miami Herald, a video was posted on Twitter showing a fight on the Carnival Sunrise that took place last month. Reports of another fight came to light in July.
Carnival confirmed its revised code of conduct in an email to MoneyWatch.
“Cruise ships, like virtually all parts of travel and tourism — including airlines, amusement parks, sporting events and camping facilities — are experiencing an increase in more agitated behavior by a small number of guests,” according to a spokesperson for the company.
“Our commitment to the health, safety and security of all of our guests and team members is being demonstrated through the implementation of various measures to assure that our ships remain a welcoming, family-friendly place.”