Carnival Cruise Line has reportedly begun enforcing stricter onboard rules as of June 2025, including a new ban on handheld “clack” fans on indoor dance floors, as detailed in a circulating “Have Fun. Be Safe” letter. While most rules outlined are longstanding, the fan ban—often associated with 803Fresh’s song “Boots on the Ground”—has sparked mixed reactions, especially across social media and within the Black community.

