Australian man removed from cruise ship following onboard assault

Friday 14 November 2025 · 2 outlets · 3 reports · updated Fri 14 Nov 2025, 3:37pm

A 44-year-old Australian man was kicked off the Anthem of the Seas after allegedly assaulting another male passenger on Thursday night. The incident occurred while the ship was travelling from Fiordland to Dunedin. The man must now find his own way home, leaving his family behind.

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1. Otago Daily TimesFri 14 Nov 2025, 2:00pm

   Aussie brawler booted off cruise ship - family sails on without him (opens in new tab)

   • Cruise ship passenger to find own way home after altercation (opens in new tab) Fri 14 Nov 2025, 2:00pm
2. StuffFri 14 Nov 2025, 3:37pm

   Aussie gets marching orders after cruise ship assault (opens in new tab)