Cruise Passengers Fined More Than $52K After Nassau Police Station Brawl

Six American cruise passengers from Colorado have been fined a combined $52,725 for a brawl at Nassau's cruise terminal on June 8. The fight, which began in the port area around 4:45 p.m., escalated when suspects were taken into custody at the nearby Tourism Police Station. The group, ranging from ages 19 to 50, faced charges including assaulting police officers, disorderly conduct, and resisting arrest. During the altercation at the station, one officer's shoulder was dislocated and property was damaged, including a glass door. All six defendants pleaded guilty and claimed intoxication. Individual fines ranged from $150 to $16,600, with additional compensation owed to injured officers. The specific cruise ship and line involved remain unknown, though six vessels from four different cruise lines were docked in Nassau that day.

Originally reported by Cruise Hive, Melissa Mayntz (June 15, 2026).