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Man Kicked Off Cruise Ship, Family Continues
19 Nov
Summary
- An Australian man was removed from a cruise for allegedly assaulting another passenger.
- Police met the ship at Port Chalmers, New Zealand, to address the incident.
- The man's family reportedly continued their 10-day voyage without him.
A 44-year-old Australian passenger was removed from the Royal Caribbean ship Anthem of the Seas following an alleged altercation and assault on another traveler. The incident occurred a few days into the 10-day voyage, which began on November 10th from Sydney.
New Zealand police met the cruise ship at Port Chalmers in Dunedin after being alerted to the situation. Officers spoke with those involved, issued a warning to the alleged offender, and escorted him off the vessel. The other passenger sustained a cut to his nose and received medical attention onboard.
Remarkably, while the man was forced to find his own way back to Australia, his family reportedly continued to enjoy the remainder of the cruise. Royal Caribbean's policy strictly prohibits inappropriate or abusive behavior, including physical contact, with consequences up to removal from the ship.
