A crew member from Disney Cruise Line’s Disney Destiny has had their visa cancelled and been removed from the United States following an alleged assault involving another member of the ship’s crew.
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) confirmed that officers at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale responded to a report of an altercation between two crew members aboard the vessel.
The individual identified by authorities as the aggressor was subsequently removed from the ship and deported from the country.
The incident was made public on 6th November 2026, when CBP’s Miami and Tampa Field Office shared details on Facebook.
“CBP officers at Port Everglades responded to a report of a crew-on-crew assault aboard Disney Destiny,” the agency stated.
“The individual identified as the aggressor had their crew visa cancelled and was removed from the United States, reinforcing our commitment to safety and security at our ports.”
Details Of The Incident Remain Limited
Authorities have not confirmed when the alleged assault took place or when the crew member was removed from Disney Destiny.
The ship was not docked at Port Everglades on 6th November, the date the announcement was published.
Her most recent completed sailing before the announcement was a four-night Bahamas voyage that departed Fort Lauderdale on 29th October and returned on 2nd November. The itinerary included visits to Nassau and Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay.
It has not been confirmed whether the incident occurred during that sailing or at another time.
CBP also declined to provide further information about the circumstances surrounding the alleged assault, including whether the other crew member suffered any injuries.
The identity, nationality and position of the individual removed from the ship have not been disclosed.
A photograph accompanying the agency’s announcement showed the crew member standing between two CBP officers, with his face obscured.
There has been no public confirmation of criminal charges or further legal proceedings connected to the incident.
Disney Destiny is among the newest vessels in Disney Cruise Line’s fleet, having entered passenger service in November 2025.
The ship was christened on 10th November 2025 before departing on her maiden voyage ten days later.
She can accommodate approximately 4,000 guests and has a crew complement of around 1,600, with employees drawn from countries around the world.
Other Disney Cruise Ships Have Faced Crew Removals
The incident comes after several other cases involving individuals being removed from Disney-operated vessels, although the circumstances of those incidents were different.
In April 2026, several crew members were removed from Disney Magic while the ship was at her homeport in San Diego.
The removals were subsequently linked to Operation Tidal Wave, a law enforcement initiative targeting individuals associated with child sexual exploitation and abuse material.
The operation also resulted in crew members being removed from other cruise ships, including Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Breakaway and Holland America Line’s Volendam, during visits to Boston in August 2026.
There is no indication that the incident aboard Disney Destiny is connected to that investigation.
Disney Adventure was also involved in a separate police intervention before entering passenger service.
During sea trials in September 2025, German federal police detained two men when the vessel stopped to refuel.
Both individuals were shipyard workers rather than Disney Cruise Line employees and were wanted on outstanding warrants.
One paid a fine and was permitted to remain aboard, while the other was taken into custody. The incident did not delay the vessel’s sea trials.
Cruise ship crew members can face both criminal and immigration consequences following incidents investigated by authorities in the countries where their ships dock.
In the Disney Destiny case, CBP has confirmed the cancellation of the individual’s crew visa and their removal from the United States, but has not announced any additional action.
The agency has not indicated whether further information about the alleged assault will be released.
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