And the complaint is, Carnival is disrespecting their culture.
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.
Is acting civil too much to aks?
Most of the black guys I know feel the same way - they talk with scorn about ‘those people’ wrecking it for everyone.
I sense an opportunity for a new cruise line flagged out Liberia.
Im not seeing anything mentioned that specifically targets anyone, but of course these “black passengers” think that everything is racist so it must be about them
And the complaint is, Carnival is disrespecting their culture.
It may take a while before people stop thinking “Carnival cruise ship = Chuck E. Cheese on a raft.”
Act like cilivized human beings and they don’t have to change rules. But that is beyond some people.
Just add $500 to the ticket price, refundable at the end of the cruise if you don’t act like an ape.
I wish people wouldn’t jump on “racism” for everything.
This so waters down what is true racism. What Carnival seems to be doing is to help everyone enjoy their cruise.
What Carnival seems to be doing is to help everyone enjoy their cruise.
Especially normal black people.
there are plenty of good cruise lines- Carnival has ALWAYS been a craphole....people go because its cheap- but you get what you pay for...
About ten years ago one of their ships ran out of fuel in the Gulf of America and meandered around the water for days. People were asked not to use their bathrooms and go in plastic bags...
If you ever want to sit back and have a laugh at obama’s peeps search “fights on carnival cruises”.....great entertainment...
“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.”
I would venture to say that the Blacks in my family don’t want to be anywhere near these miscreants either.
I have been on one and only one cruise. The ships are floating cafeterias, and the one I was on had excellent food, prompting overeaters.
SAVAGES CANNOT LEAVE THE JUNGLE -—GOT EVEN ON A NICE CRUISE SHIP VACATION.
IF I EVER WERE TO CONSIDER SUCH A TRIP:
THIS ARTICLE HAS CHOKED THAT OFF PERMANENTLY
THX FOR THE WARNING
FOR OVER 15% of the USA population: YES
MAKE IT $5000 & you might get somewhere
The rules, introduced in June, have triggered a wave of cancellations “
Hmm l never liked Carnival but now l will consider it.
From an earlier thread:
“Carnival Cruise Lines is the Section 8 of the Seas!”
A private company wants to stop the shenanigans of ne’er-do-wells on their property? Fine with me.
Maybe Spirit Airlines will get the memo.
The rules, introduced in June, have triggered a wave of cancellations “
Hmm l never liked Carnival but now l will consider it.
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