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A rumor circulating online about drink packages aboard Carnival cruises has sparked discussions about drinking responsibly on cruises.
Carnival ambassador and cruise blogger John Heald debunked the rumor in a recent Facebook post.
"I won't share the posts, but it seems today that I am getting multiple posts from people quoting a certain Facebook page with many VIPS that we have, as of December 1st, increased the number of alcoholic drinks guests can purchase in a 24-hour period from 15 to 24," his message read.
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Heald went on to state, "This is not true. Please ignore what is being stated there and treat it as … nonsense."
When reached for comment, Carnival Cruises directed Fox News Digital to its drink packages site.
Carnival cruise officials are debunking false rumors, confirming the established 15-drink daily limit remains in place for its passengers. (iStock)
The company's program allows for up to 15 alcoholic drinks in a 24-hour period, from 6 a.m. to 6 a.m. the next day.
"Carnival reserves the right to refuse service for any reason," the cruise line also states on its website.
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It adds that guests may be limited to fewer than 15 drinks based on the staff's judgment and discretion.
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About 37.7 million people were expected to cruise in 2025, according to the Cruise Lines International Association.
Carnival Cruises' drink program allows for up to 15 alcoholic drinks per person in a 24-hour period. Staff may use its discretion to limit that if necessary. (iStock)
A 35-year-old man died recently while aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise after allegedly being served 33 alcoholic drinks.
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The man’s family filed a lawsuit against the company after an autopsy ruled his death a homicide, Fox News Digital previously reported.
About 37.7 million people were expected to take cruises in 2025. (iStock)
The suit claimed that within hours of the ship’s departure, crew members negligently served him at least 33 alcoholic drinks, after which he became intoxicated and increasingly agitated while trying to locate his cabin.
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Security and crew members allegedly tackled and restrained the man while injecting him with the sedative Haloperidol and using three cans of pepper spray.
Ashley J. DiMella is a lifestyle reporter with Fox News Digital.
