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 ...

Viral social media posts claim that Carnival's 'new' policies are racist, but In fact, some of the directives were already in ...

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.

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

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 ...

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 ...

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

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

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

Black Passengers Say They Feel Targeted By Cruise Line After Discovering Its Policy The new Carnival Cruise rules are under fire for allegedly targeting Black culture and music. Updated: July 10, 2025 ...

Carnival Cruise Lines denied reports circulating online that DJs aren't playing hip-hop. A spokesperson also said a graphic of supposedly new rules making the rounds on TikTok is false.