Carnival Cruise Lines denied reports circulating online that DJs aren't playing hip-hop. A spokesperson also said a graphic of supposedly new rules making the rounds on TikTok is false.

According to this travel expert, the core of the controversy isn’t necessarily discrimination—it’s a disconnect.

Carnival Cruise Line Shuts Down Backlash Over Rules on Music and Curfews first appeared on Parade on Jul 5, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 5, 2025, where it first ...

The Carnival Cruise line addresses backlash amid new rules enforcement that some critics complain are targeting Black ...

Carnival Cruise Line pushes back against viral claims that it has banned certain music genres, dances and accessories, saying ...

Viral social media posts claim that Carnival's 'new' policies are racist, but In fact, some of the directives were already in ...

Carnival Cruise Line unveils controversial new loyalty program originally appeared on Come Cruise With Me. Although change is rarely easy, it’s essential to grow. Many forward-thinking companies ...

Are Carnival's new rules restrictive, or racist? Some folks say it's the latter, and they're cancelling their reservations ...

The guidelines prohibit marijuana and other illegal substances, even if they are legal in a passenger’s home state. This ...

In recent weeks, a new rumor has emerged on social media about a ban on hip-hop music and handheld fans onboard Carnival ships. Multiple posts have gone viral on Reddit and TikTok, with cruisers ...

The company's policies include a ban on playing music out loud on personal devices and a 1 a.m. curfew for minors. Some ...

Carnival Cruise LineGrand Cayman, Cayman Islands – July 13, 2011: Carnival Cruise Lines ship, Freedom, anchored in the Caribbean sea near the Cayman Islands. Tenders are used to transport ...