CARNIVAL SUNRISE

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Passengers got a lifetime ban after brawl on Lido deck

Aboard the 'Carnival Sunrise' a massive brawl erupted on the Lido deck during a Bahamas cruise in June 2025. Passengers exchanged punches and hurled chairs, sparking panic among onlookers. Carnival Cruise Line, reinforcing its zero-tolerance policy, swiftly acted. The company confirmed that those responsible were identified through videos and witness accounts, removed at the next port. The incident, which occurred near the ship’s pizzeria, underscores growing concerns about disruptive behaviour on cruises as the company ramps up measures to ensure safety. Carnival’s response signals a robust effort to curb a troubling trend. Videos captured by passengers depicted the chaos, with objects flying and shouts echoing across the deck. The security team’s prompt intervention was vital in preventing serious injuries, though the episode left a lasting impact on many travelers’ experiences. The Carnival Cruise Line was intensifying its safety protocols for the bustling 2025 summer season. Operating 27 ships and serving millions annually, the company rolled out a new strategy to communicate its rules. Since early June, every stateroom receives a letter outlining the “Have Fun, Be Safe” code of conduct. The message is unequivocal: any behavior jeopardizing the safety or well-being of others will lead to fines, immediate disembarkation, and a lifetime ban.

Hurricane Milton affects cruise schedules

Carnival Cruise Line has announced significant delays to several ships in the fleet due to the approaching Hurricane Milton. The cruise line has already informed guests that a cruise on the 'Carnival Paradise' has been cancelled and that the ship, while not cancelled yet, would not be able to return to port on Oct 10, 2024. The arrival of the 'Carnival Valor' in Miami on Oct 10 would be delayed. The 'Carnival Sunrise' would not be returning to Miami as scheduled on Oct 10. The 'Carnival Glory' would not be returning to Port Canaveral on Oct 11. Passengers were assured on Oct 9 that they would be kept updated on the situation and provided with available options as soon as possible.

19 year old man facing up to five years in prison for bomb hoax

Joshua Darrell Lowe was indicted for an alleged bomb hoax on the 'Carnival Sunrise'. He was charged with making a false bomb threat, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of Michigan said on Sep 25, 2024. The cruise line received an email from Lowe in January stating that “someone might have a bomb” on the 'Carnival Sunrise', as it was on its way to Jamaica from Miami, Florida, The crew searched more than 1,000 cabins and notified the U.S. Coast Guard and authorities in Jamaica, receiving a Marine Police escort to port. Lowe, who is from Bailey, Michigan, faces up to five years in prison if convicted. The 19-year-old will also have to pay restitution for costs resulting from the hoax. Court documents did not list an attorney for Lowe. The Federal Bureau of Investigation was investigating.