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Posted on 07/05/2025 4:35:10 PM PDT by simpson96
Carnival Cruise Line is under fire after implementing a series of new onboard policies that some Black passengers say are restrictive at best and racist at worst.
The rules, introduced in June, have triggered a wave of cancellations and a broader debate about how cruise culture is evolving.
According to Carnival, the changes are meant to enhance safety and improve the overall guest experience. But for some travelers, the message feels exclusionary.
“We got the message loud and clear, we are not your demographic anymore,” said one TikToker who shared that she canceled her reservation for a friend’s birthday celebration. “Carnival decided they wanted to rebrand.”
Among the new policies is a zero-tolerance stance on marijuana, even if it’s legal in a passenger’s home state.
Because cruise ships fall under U.S. federal maritime law, all cannabis products are banned.
“Marijuana, including cannabis and its derivatives…are unlawful and strictly prohibited on board,” Carnival stated. Violations can lead to removal from the ship, a lifetime ban, law enforcement involvement, and possible fines.
There’s also a Carnival curfew now in place for minors. Passengers 17 and under must be off public decks by 1:00 a.m. unless participating in a supervised youth program or accompanied by an adult.
The cruise line also allegedly banned on the popular “Wobble” dance.
Another rule that’s drawn criticism is a new ban on handheld, non-battery-operated fans.
While Carnival cited safety concerns over the loud “clacking” sound — originally popularized by a viral “Boots on the Ground: Where Them Fans At?” line dance by 803Fresh, where dancers loudly “clack” fans on certain parts of the song — some believe the move unfairly targets Black cultural expression.
Similarly, the cruise line has tightened its regulations on personal Bluetooth speakers and appears to be limiting Hip-Hop and rap music played in onboard clubs, though no formal ban exists.
The perception that the company is distancing itself from its Black passengers has spread online.
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...because requiring civilized behavior is racist.
You will never catch me on a cruise ship. It sounds like hell.
“Black passengers” griping again, huh? Geez. Why don’t they just stay home.
Oh poor me. Somebody is expecting me to behave while I’m in their home. That’s racist!
Do these rules not apply to everyone? How can they slight blacks.
I’m pretty sure that they did a cost-benefit analysis of the situation.
Would it be better to tolerate things that may drive away customers, or not?
They probably have a pretty good idea.
Maybe society needs to have a little talk about what’s wrong with ‘black culture’ these days? Most non-blacks don’t want to be anywhere near it.
Fighting, cursing, and destruction is their culture? Oh, I wouldn’t have known.
If you search for Carnival Cruise and brawls, you’ll find plenty of reasons why they are making these changes.
Carnival Cruise discovered they had turned into a meme and realized it was hurting their bottom line.
‘’’You will never catch me on a cruise ship. It sounds like hell.
‘’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’
Yup.
Maybe society needs to have a little talk about what’s wrong with ‘black culture’ these days? Most non-blacks don’t want to be anywhere near it.
Just watch this Chris Rock video
Language Warning
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3PJF0YE-x4
Kudos to the wag who posted earlier that Carnival wants to ditch its reputation as the 2:00AM Waffle House of the sea.
Carnival Cruise Lines...”We ain’t Waffle House!”
I know I would feel like I was trapped in a mall that I don't want to be at.
“Passengers 17 and under must be off public decks by 1:00 a.m” ...Wow, that’s a tough one!
Yeah, I’ve seen that one many times.
“We ain’t Spirit Airlines”
If blacks are whining, then they’re self identifying as problem people. It’s their prerogative.
The rules apply to all the passengers.
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