Can You Get Kicked Off a Cruise Ship?

By Michael Ferguson

Cruise ships are a popular way for people to travel and enjoy the open water. But what happens when passengers break the rules? Can you get kicked off a cruise ship?

The answer is yes. Cruise ship companies have rules and regulations that all passengers must abide by.

If these rules are not adhered to, then there can be consequences, including being removed from the ship. Cruise ships have the right to refuse boarding or disembark a passenger for any reason, including but not limited to: misconduct, disruptive behaviour, excessive intoxication, suspected criminal activity and failure to pay charges.

In most cases, cruise lines will give passengers an opportunity to correct their behaviour before they take further action. If a passenger is deemed disruptive or unsafe in any way, they will be asked to leave the ship as soon as possible. It is also important to note that cruise lines have zero tolerance policies in place for illegal activities such as drug use or possession of weapons onboard.

Cruise lines also have policies in place that allow them to deny boarding or disembark passengers if they are deemed medically unfit to travel due to health issues or disability. In these cases, it is usually done out of concern for the safety of other passengers and crew onboard.

In some extreme cases, cruise lines may deny boarding or disembark a passenger if they are deemed too intoxicated or abusive towards other passengers or crew members. This can include physical violence as well as verbal abuse and intimidation.

It is important to remember that cruise ships are private vessels and it is ultimately up to the discretion of the captain and crew whether a passenger should remain onboard or be removed from it. Passengers should always abide by the rules and regulations set out by their cruise line in order to avoid any potential issues that could lead them being kicked off the ship.

In conclusion, while it is not common for people to get kicked off a cruise ship, it can happen if rules and regulations are not followed carefully by all passengers onboard. It is important for everyone travelling on a vessel to understand what behaviour is expected of them so that they do not put themselves at risk of being asked (or worse) removed from the vessel.