British guest assaulted; cruise ship entertainer arrested
A cruise ship entertainer was arrested for a suspected sexual assault of a British cruise guest.
The 27-year old male was taken into custody by the Guardia Civil police when the ship docked in Palma, Mallorca.
He is facing an allegation of rape.
The female guest, 33, made a complaint to crew of the MSC Fantasia and he was then detained by the ship’s security.
The man, a national of Kenya, was bailed after a first court appearance.
The victim has given a statement to police.
The cruise line acknowledged the incident.
“We are aware of the incident. It was reported to the appropriate law enforcement authorities and we are assisting with the investigation,” MSC Cruises said.
The police said investigations are still ongoing but it is unclear exactly what charges the suspect is facing.
Related News Stories:
Related News Stories: Kenyan Entertainer Arrested for Allegedly Raping a British Woman ... As a cruise ship worker, have you hooked up with passengers ... Incidents on board and security - P&O Cruises ( UK ) - Cruise Critic ... Brit holidaymaker, 33, raped onboard cruise ship by entertainer ... British holidaymaker, 33, is raped onboard cruise ship while at sea ... British woman raped on cruise ship as police in Majorca arrest ... List of entertainers who died during a performance - Wikipedia Cruise Ship Guest Arrested for Altercation With Fellow Passenger Cruise worker stabs passenger and guards with scissors: feds ... Guest Health, Safety, and Conduct Policy – English - Guest Terms ...
TravelMole Editorial Team
Editor for TravelMole North America and Asia pacific regions. Ray is a highly experienced (15+ years) skilled journalist and editor predominantly in travel, hospitality and lifestyle working with a huge number of major market-leading brands. He has also cover in-depth news, interviews and features in general business, finance, tech and geopolitical issues for a select few major news outlets and publishers.
Vegas’s Billion-Dollar Secrets – What They Don’t Want Tourists to Know
Visit Florida’s New CEO Bryan Griffin Shares His Vision for State Tourism with Graham
Chicago’s Tourism Renaissance: Graham Interviews Kristin Reynolds of Choose Chicago
Graham Talks with Cassandra McCauley of MMGY NextFactor About the Latest Industry Research
Destination International’s Andreas Weissenborn: Research, Advocacy, and Destination Impact
Graham and Don Welsh Discuss the Success of Destinations International’s Annual Conference
Graham and CEO Andre Kiwitz on Ventura Travel’s UK Move and Recruitment for the Role
Brett Laiken and Graham Discuss Florida’s Tourism Momentum and Global Appeal
Graham and Elliot Ferguson on Positioning DC as a Cultural and Inclusive Global Destination
Graham Talks to Fraser Last About His England-to-Ireland Trek for Mental Health Awareness
Kathy Nelson Tells Graham About the Honour of Hosting the World Cup and Kansas City’s Future
Graham McKenzie on Sir Richie Richardson’s Dual Passion for Golf and His Homeland, Antigua
ADS PRO 
CCS Insight: eSIMs ready to take the travel world by storm
Germany new European Entry/Exit System limited to a single airport on October 12, 2025
Airlines suspend Madagascar services following unrest and army revolt
Qatar Airways offers flexible payment options for European travellers
Air Mauritius reduces frequencies to Europe and Asia for the holiday season