Major cruise line cracks down on unruly behavior from passengers as debate rages online: ‘Worse than a child’
Norwegian Cruise Line is taking a firm stance against chair hogging on its ships, a long-standing issue among cruise passengers. The cruise line has begun marking unoccupied lounge chairs and removing personal items left unattended for over an hour. This enforcement has received positive feedback from many travelers who appreciate the effort to ensure fair access to poolside seating.
- ▪Norwegian Cruise Line is enforcing its chair-hogging policy by marking unoccupied chairs.
- ▪Crew members are removing items from loungers left unattended for over an hour.
- ▪Passengers have reacted positively to the enforcement, appreciating the fair access to seating.
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Travel Major cruise line cracks down on unruly behavior from passengers as debate rages online: ‘Worse than a child’ By Jessica Mekles , Fox News Published May 23, 2026, 4:53 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Originally Published by: Major cruise company cancels rock-bottom fares after massive website pricing glitch Popular cruise line's giant beach park blocked by Mexico after local backlash erupts Cruise ship outbreaks fail to scare off travelers ahead of busy summer season Chair hogging has long been a problem on major cruise lines — and now a few popular companies are cracking down on so-called pool pirates.
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