The Brevard County Sheriff's Office says 44-year-old David Crosby II was arrested after allegedly striking children playing tag in a hallway aboard the Carnival Glory on July 26. Crosby, who pleaded not guilty, was reported to be heavily intoxicated and faces two counts of child abuse without great bodily harm. Carnival says its security team confined the guest to his cabin, turned him over to authorities at Port Canaveral and placed him on a Do Not Sail list. Separately, an AllClear eye-tracking study named Valletta, Ushuaia, Aruba and Sydney among the most visually striking cruise arrivals.
Carnival Passenger Arrested After Allegedly Striking Children Playing Tag Onboard
The Carnival Glory cruise ship at Florida's Port Canaveral.
A passenger aboard the Carnival Glory was arrested after authorities say he struck children who were playing tag in a hallway during a three-night Bahamas cruise.
According to an arrest affidavit from the Brevard County Sheriff's Office in Florida, 44-year-old David Crosby II was running down a corridor on July 26 when he encountered a group of three children playing tag. The ship had departed Port Canaveral on July 24, data from CruiseMapper shows.
The affidavit says Crosby "stopped running and struck" at least one child in the face and at least one child in the stomach. Investigators listed two victims but redacted their identities; the report does not specify which blows were directed at which child.
Charges, Court Plea and Intoxication Report
Crosby pleaded not guilty in court, according to filings. The affidavit indicates he was reported to be heavily intoxicated and told investigators he did not remember the incident. He faces two counts of child abuse without great bodily harm.
Carnival's Response and Onboard Security
Carnival said its security team "responded immediately" and that the incident was recorded on the ship's surveillance system. The line said the guest was confined to his cabin for the remainder of the voyage, referred to local law enforcement on arrival at Port Canaveral, assessed a code-of-conduct violation fee and placed on Carnival's Do Not Sail list. "We have zero tolerance for this type of behavior," the company told USA TODAY.
Note: While cruise ships have dedicated onboard security teams and surveillance systems, routine policing is handled by local authorities once a vessel docks. Jurisdiction at sea can vary depending on flags, locations and international law.
Separate: Study Ranks Most Visually Striking Cruise Ports
Separately, travel-insurance firm AllClear commissioned an eye-tracking study to rank the world's most visually striking cruise port arrivals. Researchers measured which coastal approaches caught viewers' attention first and held their gaze longest. Among the top ports mentioned were Valletta (Malta), the Port of Ushuaia (Argentina), Aruba's cruise terminal, and Sydney's Overseas Passenger Terminal.
Valletta earned top marks for its golden limestone buildings and harbour views. Ushuaia was highlighted for dramatic, snow-capped scenery en route to Antarctica. Aruba was noted for its colorful Dutch colonial architecture and nearby beaches, while Sydney was praised for iconic views of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge as ships enter the harbour.
The reporting was originally published by USA TODAY; Nathan Diller is the consumer travel reporter who covered the Carnival incident.
From ports decorated with centuries-old architecture to sunlit turquoise bays, a new eye-tracking study revealed the world's most beautiful cruise ports, with three Caribbean spots making the top 20.The research, conducted by travel insurance experts at AllClear, used eye-tracking technology to measure which of the world's travel hotspots are the most impressive to arrive at by sea. They measured which cruise ports caught people's attention first, and held it the longest, revealing the world's most captivating coastal arrivals.1. Valletta Cruise Port, MaltaA UNESCO World Heritage Site, our study's most beautiful cruise port is a masterpiece in harbour aesthetics. Its combination of golden limestone reflecting off the glistening water provides the ultimate, jaw-dropping arrival into this exciting Mediterranean city, and with the longest fixation time of any port in the study, Malta certainly earned its place as our number one. What cruisers will love: Walk into the historic town in just 15 minutes and explore St. John's Co-Cathedral with its Baroque artwork, or head to the Upper Barrakka Gardens for panoramic views of the harbour itself.(DANIEL SLIM, AFP via Getty Images)
2. Port of Ushuaia, ArgentinaThe starting point for any adventurous cruiser who wants to sail through the nerve-wracking Drake's Passage to reach Antarctica, the port of Ushuaia is nestled among the snow-capped Andes and is nothing short of gorgeous to sail in and out of. What cruisers will love: If you have some time in Ushuaia before you leave for Antarctica, you can ride the "End of the World Train", a heritage railway which shows off the scenic Tierra del Fuego National Park.(AFP, AFP via Getty Images)
6. Aruba Cruise Terminal, ArubaAruba Cruise Terminal is another beautiful port where you don't disembark miles away from excursions, with passengers just a short walk away from the city center. The cruise port itself showcases the capital's Dutch colonial architecture, which is incredibly colorful and, when set against the bright blue waters, looks breathtaking. What cruisers will love: Palm and Eagle beaches in Aruba are some of the most famous in the world. They're home to some of the softest sand and seawater so salty you can float with ease. If you're feeling more energetic, you can venture to Arikok National Park to hike, snorkel at the Antilla shipwreck, or take a boat to Renaissance Island, where you'll find free-roaming flamingos.(Marina113, Getty Images/iStockphoto)
8. Overseas Passenger Terminal, AustraliaSydney cruise terminal, known as the Overseas Passenger Terminal, is possibly one of the world's most iconic, with views of the world-famous Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge on both sides as you enter the port. The second you step off the boat, you're in the heart of the city, ready to explore all it has to offer. What cruisers will love: If you can't get enough of the views over the harbour, you can climb the Harbour Bridge itself. If you want to explore more of the coastline, you can walk from Manly to Coogee, or you can head further into the city to visit the Royal Botanic Garden, Taronga Zoo, or the Museum of Contemporary Art.(James D. Morgan, Getty Images)
12. Cape Town Cruise Terminal. Cape Town, South Africa(Mike Hutchings, REUTERS)
12. Geiranger Cruise Port. Geiranger, Norway(OLIVIER FENIET, AFP via Getty Images)
12. Funchal Cruise Terminal. Funchal, Portugal(NurPhoto, NurPhoto via Getty Images)
16. Cozumel Cruise Port. Cozumel, Mexico(ELIZABETH RUIZ, AFP via Getty Images)
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