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CARNIVAL instantly BAN this, Making Cruise Passengers very Mad! === #cruiseship #cruisenow #cruise === CARNIVAL instantly BAN this, Making Cruise Passengers very Mad! If you’re a cruise enthusiast, you’ve probably seen videos or photos like this… and this… and this. They look incredibly relaxing and artistic—showing someone lying in a bed on a balcony, waking up to the open ocean. Images like these often make viewers dream about cruising even more, or admire the person in the video for experiencing something that looks so peaceful. However, one of the world’s largest cruise lines, Carnival Cruise Line, has recently taken a firm stance against what many people see as the ultimate cruise relaxation trend: the “balcony bed.” So how exactly did Carnival announce this ban? Are passengers upset about the rule? And what could happen if someone decides to ignore it? Let’s find out in today’s episode of Cruise Now. CARNIVAL instantly BAN this, Making Cruise Passengers very Mad! The trend grew popular on platforms like TikTok and Instagram, where influencers often show cruising as a series of perfectly staged moments. In these videos, the “balcony bed” looks like the ultimate experience—lying in a comfortable bed while watching the open ocean from your private balcony. But what those short clips don’t show is how difficult it actually is to move a heavy mattress outside. Many cruise mattresses can weigh around sixty pounds, and passengers have to push them through a heavy balcony door that automatically closes and seals. CARNIVAL instantly BAN this, Making Cruise Passengers very Mad! Even after getting the mattress outside, the experience is often not as relaxing as it looks online. Ocean air carries salt and moisture, which can make the bedding damp and uncomfortable overnight. Wind, ship movement, and changing weather can also make sleeping outside less enjoyable than expected. As more passengers started copying the trend, cruise staff began dealing with the consequences—damaged mattresses, safety concerns, and additional work for housekeeping teams. What started as a viral social-media idea slowly became a real operational headache for the crew.