Why you can get dropped off a cruise ship

Cruise ships have rules, and breaking them can lead to serious consequences. Do's and don'ts on board royal Caribbean.

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Royal Caribbean takes safety on their ships seriously and there are many rules regarding how guests (and crew members) should behave.

Although anyone can make a mistake, actions have consequences. If the cruise line decides that you are a troublemaker, your cruise will end abruptly.

You may recall an incident in 2019 when a passenger on a ship thought it would be funny to film him jumping from the balcony of his Royal Caribbean cruise ship. He was promptly kicked off the ship while he was still in Nassau, Bahamas. He was banned for life. In fact, they kicked out not only him, but also everyone with whom he rested.

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Obviously, jumping off a cruise ship's balcony is a last resort, but there are other things that are strictly forbidden to do while on a cruise.

Rules of conduct for guests

There are many reasons why you might be taken off a cruise ship and this is covered in the guest code of conduct.

Each cruise line has a code of conduct set out in the cruise contract that each passenger agrees to when booking a cruise. The cruise contract describes what you can and cannot do on board and the consequences. It also covers billing issues such as cruise cancellations and refund options.

The ship's captain and security can evaluate your violation of these rules. The consequences may be different, but one of the possible options is removal from the ship.

Anyone who retires from the ship is not entitled to any refund or compensation for lost time.

“I haven’t seen any cruise contract!” - you say. In fact, you might not want to read it.

When booking a cruise on the Royal Caribbean website, this is one of the mandatory items required to comply with the terms of the contract. Travel agents must also communicate these terms and conditions to you during the booking process for your review.

The contract includes much more than a cruise schedule. There's information on what's going on regarding itinerary changes, billing discrepancies, and more.

In general, it's a good idea to read the contract to understand what you're agreeing to when you're on a cruise ship.

Drugs

The list of prohibited items that you cannot take with you on a cruise ship includes illegal drugs that can get you into serious trouble.

“Passengers who bring on board dangerous items, marijuana in any form, or any illegal drugs or controlled substances are also subject to immediate disembarkation or denial of boarding,” the standard contract reads.

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Just because you are legally allowed to have illegal drugs (such as medical marijuana) where you live does not mean that you are allowed to take them on a cruise ship.

Cruise ships abide by the laws of the countries you are visiting and they take precedence over the laws of the countries you come from.

dangerous behavior

Whether it's getting into a fight, intentionally trespassing on restricted areas on cruise ships, damaging cruise ship property, and violating serious safety regulations, you could be kicked off the ship.

Royal Caribbean policy covers almost all guest activities that are considered dangerous. The policy allows the line to close someone in their cabin or take them off the ship.

“When, in the sole opinion of the Carrier or the Captain, the conduct or presence of the Passenger or any minor for whom the Passenger is responsible is considered to pose a possible danger, threat to safety or damage to himself or herself or the health, welfare or comfort of others,” it is written in your contract

If this sounds vague, it's because Royal Caribbean can't foresee every possible scenario that could play out, so the company is giving the ship free rein to determine who poses a threat.

Engaging in a fight, disturbing other passengers on the pool deck, or assaulting a crew member can result in incarceration in a ship's holding area, commonly known as a brig or cruise ship jail. In addition, this behavior may result in fines, forced disembarkation, or even a ban from the cruise line.

Health Policy

Although all cruise lines have canceled almost all Covid-19 policies from 2021 to 2022, there is still language in the cruise contract in case the onboard rules need to be changed or supplemented.

Much of the policy concerns what a cruise ship is allowed to do in terms of reducing the spread of the virus on board. And one option is to escort the guest off the ship to stop the spread of the virus.

“Passenger understands that Carrier's COVID-19 Policies and Procedures may or will include (but are not limited to): occupancy of Passengers, quarantine or emergency disembarkation of Passengers if, in Carrier's sole discretion, such measures are necessary to prevent or slow down spread of COVID-19,” the agreement says.

Crew members can also be kicked out

It's not just passengers who have disembarkation rules, because crew members can also be removed from the ship.

Crew members are not allowed to cross the line with guests or invite them to crew quarters. This is one of the most famous strict rules for crew members that does not allow them to have any kind of romantic relationship with passengers.

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The reason this rule exists is because everyone who works on a cruise ship essentially represents the cruise line itself.

If a crew member is fired from the ship, he will most likely lose his job.

Crew members must also abide by other aspects of the code of conduct, including rules against vandalism, illegal drugs, attendance, and more.

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