Carnival Cruise’s New Rules Spark Backlash: Black Travelers Ask if They’re Being Targeted—Company Says No

Carnival Cruise Accused Of Discrimination By Black Passengers After Policy Changes

Carnival Backlash Grows Over Marijuana Ban and Conduct Rules

Carnival Cruise Line is facing heated criticism after unveiling a series of new guest policies, triggering a wave of backlash across social media. Critics allege that the cruise line’s efforts to curb disruptive behavior are racially motivated, while Carnival insists the rules are about safety, comfort, and common sense. Among the updates is a reinforced marijuana policy that Carnival says is non-negotiable. “Marijuana, including cannabis and it…

Carnival Cruise’s new rules spark backlash: Black travelers ask if they’re being targeted—company says no

The Carnival Cruise line addresses backlash amid new rules enforcement many deem anti-Black, saying media outlets blew it out of proportion.

Black Passengers Feel Targeted By Carnival Cruise Line’s New Rules

Carnival Cruise Line faces mounting backlash after implementing a series of new onboard policies in June 2025, which many Black