British couple arrested in Ibiza: 3,200 euros cruise!

British couple arrested in Ibiza: 3,200 euros cruise!

Ibiza, Spanien - A British couple was arrested at Ibiza Airport, suspected of fraud, after trying to avoid an invoice of around 3,200 euros. The two, a 23-year-old man and an 18-year-old woman, had left her cruise ship prematurely while the ship was in the port of Ibiza. According to information from moin.de , the crew members took the incident seriously and immediately informed the Spanish police after the couple disappeared without luggage.

on May 21, 2025, when the cruise ship was in Ibiza, the two passengers tried to leave the ship at around 3:00 p.m. According to reports, they had not deposited any means of payment to pay their broker bill. This could have risen considerably due to land excursions or the lack of a beverage package. A comparison with the maritime timetables shows that either the Costa Toscana or the MSC Grandiosa were in the port of Ibiza on this day, which leaves the identity of the cruise ship open.

arrest before departure

The Spanish authorities, which quickly reacted to the crew's information, carried out an operation to find the couple. Around three hours after leaving the ship, around 6:00 p.m., the couple was arrested at Ibiza Airport. The indictment regarding your act refers to several articles and consumers that you had not paid for, which according to information from cruise Fever Suspicion of fraud.

Guests can check their expenses on board at any time, but many holidaymakers quickly lose track of options and expenses. The ship's crew had had to react alarmed by the suspicious behavior of the couple. Now the couple expects criminal proceedings in Spain, and it is very likely that they will not be able to take any further cruises with the shipping company in the future.

background and consequences

in a scenario in which early disembarkation should be avoided could have the attempt to avoid responsibilities, serious legal consequences for the two vacationers. Such incidents, especially in tourist hotspots such as Ibiza, are also skillfully thrown into the financial management of cruise tourists and the risks of unattended expenses on board.

The case now remains under observation while the couple is waiting to appear in court and the exact circumstances of their behavior and the identity of the cruise ship are still unclear. The operators of the shipping company concerned will certainly also have to learn from this incident.