On April 25, 2025, a violent incident occurred aboard Royal Caribbean’s Liberty of the Seas, leading to the arrest of an 18-year-old passenger, Michael White, from Siler City, North Carolina. This event, which occurred during a cruise to the Bahamas, has raised significant concerns aboat passenger safety while cruising.
Details of the Assault
The altercation involved Michael White and a group of others who assaulted another passenger, leaving the victim unconscious.
According to local news reports and the Broward Sheriff’s Office, the incident took place last Thursday while Liberty of the Seas was at sea.
The Broward County Sheriff’s Office arrest report detailed a violent encounter in and around an elevator aboard Liberty of the Seas. During an elevator ride, a couple of passengers asked a group of teenagers and young men to “stop jumping up and down on the elevator” which was causing it to sway while in motion…