Two Guests Kicked Off Royal Caribbean Cruise for Fighting Onboard

A dream Caribbean getaway on one of the world’s biggest cruise ships quickly turned sour after two guests were kicked off Harmony of the Seas for fighting on deck. The clash, which was caught on video and shared widely online, showed the pair, both popular livestreamers, squaring up in front of stunned passengers as the ship sailed towards Honduras.

A collage showing moments from an incident aboard Royal Caribbean’s Harmony of the Seas. On the left, two men appear to argue inside the ship. In the center, a group of people stands on a dock in Roatán, with two men waving as they disembark. On the right, the large white Harmony of the Seas cruise ship sails at sea under a clear blue sky.

The Altercation

The incident took place on November 4 while Harmony of the Seas was sailing from Galveston, Texas, to Roatán, Honduras, during a seven-night Western Caribbean cruise. The two guests involved, known online as livestreamers Chicken Andy (real name David Ryan) and BlackAssDave (Dave Willis), were part of a themed “streamer cruise” organized by another online creator, Ice Poseidon.

Video filmed in the ship’s outdoor smoking area shows the pair arguing before the situation turned physical. Other passengers could be heard trying to calm things down, but the moment quickly spread online after clips were shared on Reddit and streaming platforms. One passenger commented that the two “picked the wrong cruise for that,” describing the atmosphere as tense but short-lived.

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Warnings Before the Fight

According to several posts from passengers, the confrontation was not the first sign of trouble. Both men had reportedly drawn attention from ship security earlier in the voyage for disruptive behavior. One cruiser wrote that the group had “two strikes in two days,” adding that they had already been spoken to by crew members about their conduct.

Others claimed that their alcohol privileges had been temporarily suspended before being reinstated after an apology. Several guests shared that the pair and their friends were constantly filming and drawing crowds, which created tension in some public areas.

A separate video posted online showed Dave Willis arguing with other guests inside the ship’s Studio B venue after blocking their view while recording. Some passengers later said this earlier argument seemed to foreshadow what would unfold days later on deck. By the time the fight broke out, many on board said they were not surprised to see security step in again.

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Swift Action From Royal Caribbean

Once the fight broke out, ship security acted quickly to contain the situation. Both guests were detained shortly after the scuffle, with witnesses reporting that one of the men was taken to the ship’s small holding area, commonly referred to by cruisers as the brig. After reviewing the incident, Royal Caribbean decided to disembark both guests at the next port of call, Roatán, Honduras.

The two were left to make their own travel arrangements home, effectively ending their cruise halfway through the voyage. Passengers onboard said the decision came as no surprise, given the earlier warnings and the line’s strict conduct policy. According to posts from other streamers on the same trip, the argument had started over another creator and credit for online popularity, but it quickly escalated beyond words.

Aftermath: From Enemies to Friends?

After being removed from the ship, the two men appeared again in a video shared by Ice Poseidon, the host of the streamer cruise. The clip, filmed in Roatán as Harmony of the Seas prepared to sail away, showed David Ryan and Dave Willis standing together and laughing about what had happened. Despite their earlier fight, they claimed to have made peace and even joked about how the incident had gone viral online.

In the same video, the pair mentioned that the girlfriend of one of them was still onboard the ship as it continued its Western Caribbean itinerary. The moment left many viewers wondering whether the reconciliation would last once the cameras stopped rolling.

Royal Caribbean’s Response

Royal Caribbean has not issued a public statement about the incident, but its policy on guest conduct is clear. The company’s terms of service state that any form of violence, threats, or disruptive behavior can lead to removal from the ship at the next port of call. Passengers found violating the rules are not entitled to a refund or compensation for the remainder of their trip.

Cruise fans discussing the event online largely supported the cruise line’s decision, pointing out that Royal Caribbean is known for maintaining a family-friendly environment. Many commenters agreed that the crew handled the situation quickly and professionally. As one Reddit user wrote, “The cruise line won. Both got kicked off with no refund.”