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Carnival Cruise Accused Of Discrimination By Black Passengers After Policy Changes
Carnival Cruise Accused Of Discrimination By Black Passengers After Policy Changes

Carnival Cruise Line faces backlash over its new onboard policy changes unveiled in early June, with some critics accusing the world’s largest cruise line of enforcing overly strict rules that racially target Black passengers. The “Have Fun. Be Safe.” guidelines outline an extensive list of rules for passengers, including a 1 a.m. curfew for minors 17 and under, a ban on loud noise or shouting in hallways, restrictions on non-electric handheld fans and outside drinks in nightclubs, as well as no cannabis onboard, no smoking in undesignated areas and more. In one of the rules, guests are advised to use earphones when watching television shows or movies and listening to music in public. The popular Bluetooth portable speakers that many people use in outdoor areas are also restricted. This move has prompted some Black travelers on social media to accuse the cruise line of targeting those who listen to specific genres of music. 📌New Rules on Carnival Cruises targeting Loud Music,...

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