Carnival's Brand Ambassador, John Heald, recently said that upside-down pineapples would no longer be allowed as door decorations on Carnival cruise ships. The upside-down pineapple has long been associated with the swinging lifestyle, with some passengers using it to signal interest in connecting with others who share that lifestyle.
The ban was shared by Heald in response to a Facebook post where a cruiser asked for advice on meeting other singles while sailing. After a comment joking about using the upside-down pineapple, Heald confirmed that such decorations would be removed if seen. This move appeared to be Carnival's attempt to discourage the display of these symbols on their ships, possibly to avoid promoting the lifestyle or creating uncomfortable situations for other guests.
However, Heald later deleted the post, and it's unclear if the ban has been officially lifted. Carnival's decision seems part of a larger trend where cruise lines are taking more proactive steps to manage this.
What are your thoughts on the upside-down pineapple ban? Do you think cruise lines should ban Upside Down Pineapples?
