According to this travel expert, the core of the controversy isn’t necessarily discrimination—it’s a disconnect.

The guidelines prohibit marijuana and other illegal substances, even if they are legal in a passenger’s home state. This ...

The Carnival Cruise line addresses backlash amid new rules enforcement that some critics complain are targeting Black ...

Carnival Cruise Line has reportedly begun enforcing stricter onboard rules as of June 2025, including a new ban on handheld "clack" fans on indoor dance floors, as detailed in a circulating “Have Fun.

In recent weeks, a new rumor has emerged on social media about a ban on hip-hop music and handheld fans onboard Carnival ships. Multiple posts have gone viral on Reddit and TikTok, with cruisers ...

The company's policies include a ban on playing music out loud on personal devices and a 1 a.m. curfew for minors. Some ...

Carnival Cruise Line pushes back against viral claims that it has banned certain music genres, dances and accessories, saying ...

Are Carnival's new rules restrictive, or racist? Some folks say it's the latter, and they're cancelling their reservations ...

Carnival Cruise LineGrand Cayman, Cayman Islands – July 13, 2011: Carnival Cruise Lines ship, Freedom, anchored in the Caribbean sea near the Cayman Islands. Tenders are used to transport ...

Carnival Cruise Lines is taking decisive action to redefine the passenger experience on Panama and other popular destinations with the introduction o ...

Cruise lines operate outside U.S. law. The major cruise lines, including Carnival and Royal Caribbean, flag their ships in the Bahamas. This allows the cruise lines to avoid paying U.S. minimum ...