Compared to Royal Caribbean, Carnival Cruise Lines doesn’t always have the best reputation. Just a few days ago, a Carnival passenger was arrested for the possession and transportation of illegal material .

Fights among guests are also quite common. For instance, in July, some passengers were banned for life after getting into a massive skirmish . Yet, despite what guests may think, Carnival is not the cruise line reporting the highest number of crimes.

The title now belongs to Royal Caribbean. According to a U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) report , this cruise line reported the highest number of crimes during the second quarter of 2025. This is the first time Royal Caribbean has topped the DOT list since 2022. Here is everything you should know about this.

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