Chaos at Sea: Why Royal Caribbean Expelled Seven Live Streamers

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For seven live streamers from the so-called "Cx group," a seven-day Caribbean cruise came to an abrupt end. Royal Caribbean felt compelled to remove the group from the Harmony of the Seas after a series of escalating incidents on board. What was planned as a vacation quickly turned into a real problem for passengers and crew.

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The incident that broke the camel's back was a physical altercation between two members of the group, David Ryan and Dave Willis. The incident reportedly occurred on November 5, 2025, on the pool deck.

As is common for these streamers, the entire fight was broadcast live on the platform Kick.com. The cruise line reacted immediately: the two brawlers were detained by ship security and promptly expelled from the ship at the next port of call, Roatan (Honduras).

However, removing the two troublemakers did not solve the problem. The remaining group, led by the well-known and controversial "IRL" (In Real Life) streamer Paul "Ice Poseidon" Denino, continued to cause significant trouble.

Complaints from other passengers began to pile up. The group allegedly filmed fellow passengers without their consent and behaved intimidatingly in an elevator. One particularly bizarre incident was the so-called "pineapple hunt": the streamers roamed the corridors at night, knocking on cabin doors marked with a pineapple symbol. This symbol is widely known as a discreet sign for swingers. The streamers reportedly asked the occupants directly if they were interested in such activities—a clear form of harassment.

For Royal Caribbean, the line had been crossed. To prevent further "potential drama" and to protect the safety and vacation experience of the other guests, the entire remaining group, consisting of Denino and four other members, was also removed from the ship the following day in the port of Costa Maya (Mexico).

The reaction of the fellow passengers spoke volumes: as the group was escorted off the ship, the other passengers applauded. Denino himself filmed this scene, calling it a "walk of shame."

The incident on the Harmony of the Seas perfectly illustrates the conflict between two incompatible business models. "IRL" streaming, especially on platforms like Kick, often thrives on provocation, confrontation, and breaking social norms to generate "content."

This behavior is fundamentally incompatible with the highly regulated environment of a cruise ship, which is designed to provide a safe and positive experience for thousands of guests. While Denino later claimed he was removed "for no just reason" just for "streaming around people," the cruise line saw the group's continued provocative behavior as a clear violation of the guest conduct policy and an unacceptable harassment of other guests.