Just got back from a Princess cruise and heard about this RC incident from fellow passengers at Port Everglades. A Royal Caribbean ship had to return to port after a physical altercation between guests during embarkation - something I've never seen in my 23 cruises, though boarding day tensions can definitely run high. The whole situation really highlights why I always arrive at the port super early and book the earliest possible check-in time to avoid the peak boarding rush.
As a veteran cruiser, I've noticed embarkation day is getting more stressful lately with larger ships and fuller capacities. My pro tip: head straight to your muster station first thing, then grab lunch at a less crowded venue like the cafe on deck 5 (avoiding the buffet chaos). I also recommend downloading the cruise line's app before boarding - it shows real-time crowd levels at different venues and lets you complete some check-in steps beforehand. The smoother your boarding experience, the faster you can start actually enjoying that vacation vibe.
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