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Carnival Cruise bans drag on Drag Race Cruise


Multiple passengers, who say they have tickets for Carnival Cruises’ upcoming “Drag Stars at Sea” cruise, say Carnival sent them an email informing them that passengers will be banned form dressing in drag on the drag cruise, under penalty of being kicked of the cruise.

Carnival’s reason? Suffer the children!


Carnival attracts a number of families with children and for this reason; we strive to present a family friendly atmosphere. It is important to us that all guests are comfortable with every aspect of the cruise. Although we realize this group consists solely of adults, we nonetheless expect all guests to recognize that minors are onboard and, refrain from engaging in inappropriate conduct in public areas.

Arrangements have been made for drag performances in the main theater featuring stars from LOGO TV. These functions will be private and only the performers are permitted to dress in drag while in the theater. Guests are not allowed to dress in drag for the performances or in public areas at any time during the cruise.

We’re sorry to say that any guest who violates our policies and/or whose behavior affects the comfort and enjoyment of other guests, will be disembarked at their own expense and no refund will be given.

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Then Carnival changed their minds and claimed it wasn't because of children but to prevent anti-terrorism because of 9/11 and also manages to contradict themselves but wants you to know that really this is because of terrorists and no way homophobic at all whatsoeverCollapse )

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There is so much bullshit going on here... but you know it's good that someone out there is thinking of the poor innocent children who would be traumatized for life and possibly even ~converted~ therefore being robbed of their innocence forever by the sight of a man in a dress. Oh and bless America and Carnival for not letting the terrorists win!
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nicholasdee 27th-Nov-2012 05:55 pm (UTC)
IDKY but calling drag a "costume" and using 9/11 kinda pisses me off. I think its because if a woman wears sequins and stilettos, its ok, but if a man does it its a "costume". Yes, drag usually is over the top, but some women are over the top too. So it isn't dangerous if a woman does it, but it is when a man does? Also, where is the threshold? What if there is a transwoman on board, would wearing women's clothing be considered a "costume"
vehiclesshockme 27th-Nov-2012 05:58 pm (UTC)
Well Carmen is on board so there's no if about there being a trans woman on the cruise. Carmen who also has a daughter but you know, think of the children.
nicholasdee 27th-Nov-2012 06:14 pm (UTC)
I didn't know Carmen had a daughter. How will they treat her? I guess because she is booked talent they won't bother her, as opposed to a guest
diamond_dust06 27th-Nov-2012 06:02 pm (UTC)
What are they going to do if people wander around the ship in drag? Throw them overboard?
jonesingjay 27th-Nov-2012 06:06 pm (UTC)
does rosie still have that gay friendly cruise line?
vehiclesshockme 27th-Nov-2012 06:08 pm (UTC)
It was really just an entertainment group and she used a ship from a Norwegian cruise line but I don't think she does her cruise anymore.
jonesingjay 27th-Nov-2012 06:11 pm (UTC)
thanks. this post immediately made me think of her gay family friend cruise
katiebacon 27th-Nov-2012 06:13 pm (UTC)
I've been so excited about going on this cruise since goddamn MAY. Really trying not to let this get me down :(
vehiclesshockme 27th-Nov-2012 06:18 pm (UTC)
Are you going?
katiebacon 27th-Nov-2012 06:24 pm (UTC)
Yes bb! Are you??
lastshotringing 27th-Nov-2012 10:43 pm (UTC)
Keep us updated & let us know if anyone is kicked out due to their 'loophole', bb & have fun! <3
sihaya09 27th-Nov-2012 06:14 pm (UTC)
Ugh, really? This is some bullshit.
threeatatimejay 27th-Nov-2012 06:18 pm (UTC)
Why is it that when people want to be discriminatory shit-heads, they always use children as an excuse? You're basically teaching children to be fear-mongering bigots.

Not seeing how we need anymore of those in the world...
theotherqueen 27th-Nov-2012 06:31 pm (UTC)
It's CARNIVAL, though. They're obviously a shit cruise line, even before this. (And I have to say, they have ZERO family values.) I would never sail Carnival.
deathbytamarind 27th-Nov-2012 06:35 pm (UTC)
This is the dumbest shit I've ever heard of. Can't say I'm surprised that they're bawwing about family values, though. It seems to be the bullshit go-to excuse whenever someone's butthurt about something.
abiding 27th-Nov-2012 10:20 pm (UTC)
This is some bullshit.

Also this was a great read from top to bottom, even if it is long.

Edited at 2012-11-27 10:23 pm (UTC)
meleeisgood 27th-Nov-2012 10:25 pm (UTC)
As a queer crossdresser, this pisses me off to no end. Everything about it, from the first statement to the proof that they have indeed allowed costumes on other cruises, and the shitastic excuses that flip flop as soon as one reason gets shot down.

I'm kinda glad I'm broke as shit right now because I wouldn't want to give those asses my money.
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