16 Passengers Banned From Carnival Cruise Line After Fight Breaks Out at Florida Port

MIAMI, Florida — Sixteen passengers have been permanently banned from sailing with Carnival Cruise Line after a fight broke out between two families in the debarkation area at a South Florida cruise port.

According to Carnival Cruise Line, the altercation occurred Monday as passengers were leaving the ship. U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene and helped break up the fight.

Video of the incident captured several people throwing punches during the brawl as bystanders watched the chaos unfold.

In a statement, Carnival Cruise Line said it does not tolerate violent behavior and confirmed that all 16 individuals involved have been placed on the company’s “Do Not Sail” list.

The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office said the families involved in the altercation declined to press charges against one another.