A Carnival Cruise Line guest was arrested for allegedly attacking children who were playing in an onboard hallway.

According to documents from the Brevard County Sheriff's Office in Florida, 44-year-old David Crosby II was running down a hallway where a group of three kids was playing tag on the Carnival Glory on July 26. The ship was on a three-night Bahamas cruise that departed from Port Canaveral on July 24, per CruiseMapper.

The arrest affidavit said Crosby, of Georgia, "stopped running and struck" at least one child in the face.

He also struck at least one child in the stomach. The affidavit stated there were two victims but redacted their identities and did not specify which attacks were committed on which child.

Crosby pleaded not guilty, according to court documents. An attorney listed for the passenger did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

From ports decorated with centuries-old architecture to sunlit turquoise bays, a new eye-tracking study revealed the world's most beautiful cruise ports, with three Caribbean spots making the top 20. The research, conducted by travel insurance experts at AllClear, used eye-tracking technology to measure which of the world's travel hotspots are the most impressive to arrive at by sea. They measured which cruise ports caught people's attention first, and held it the longest, revealing the world's most captivating coastal arrivals. 1. Valletta Cruise Port, Malta A UNESCO World Heritage Site, our study's most beautiful cruise port is a masterpiece in harbour aesthetics. Its combination of golden limestone reflecting off the glistening water provides the ultimate, jaw-dropping arrival into this exciting Mediterranean city, and with the longest fixation time of any port in the study, Malta certainly earned its place as our number one. What cruisers will love: Walk into the historic town in just 15 minutes and explore St. John's Co-Cathedral with its Baroque artwork, or head to the Upper Barrakka Gardens for panoramic views of the harbour itself. (DANIEL SLIM, AFP via Getty Images)
From ports decorated with centuries-old architecture to sunlit turquoise bays, a new eye-tracking study revealed the world's most beautiful cruise ports, with three Caribbean spots making the top 20. The research, conducted by travel insurance experts at AllClear, used eye-tracking technology to measure which of the world's travel hotspots are the most impressive to arrive at by sea. They measured which cruise ports caught people's attention first, and held it the longest, revealing the world's most captivating coastal arrivals. 1. Valletta Cruise Port, Malta A UNESCO World Heritage Site, our study's most beautiful cruise port is a masterpiece in harbour aesthetics. Its combination of golden limestone reflecting off the glistening water provides the ultimate, jaw-dropping arrival into this exciting Mediterranean city, and with the longest fixation time of any port in the study, Malta certainly earned its place as our number one. What cruisers will love: Walk into the historic town in just 15 minutes and explore St. John's Co-Cathedral with its Baroque artwork, or head to the Upper Barrakka Gardens for panoramic views of the harbour itself. (DANIEL SLIM, AFP via Getty Images)
2. Port of Ushuaia, Argentina The starting point for any adventurous cruiser who wants to sail through the nerve-wracking Drake's Passage to reach Antarctica, the port of Ushuaia is nestled among the snow-capped Andes and is nothing short of gorgeous to sail in and out of. What cruisers will love: If you have some time in Ushuaia before you leave for Antarctica, you can ride the "End of the World Train", a heritage railway which shows off the scenic Tierra del Fuego National Park. (AFP, AFP via Getty Images)
2. Port of Ushuaia, Argentina The starting point for any adventurous cruiser who wants to sail through the nerve-wracking Drake's Passage to reach Antarctica, the port of Ushuaia is nestled among the snow-capped Andes and is nothing short of gorgeous to sail in and out of. What cruisers will love: If you have some time in Ushuaia before you leave for Antarctica, you can ride the "End of the World Train", a heritage railway which shows off the scenic Tierra del Fuego National Park. (AFP, AFP via Getty Images)
6. Aruba Cruise Terminal, Aruba Aruba Cruise Terminal is another beautiful port where you don't disembark miles away from excursions, with passengers just a short walk away from the city center. The cruise port itself showcases the capital's Dutch colonial architecture, which is incredibly colorful and, when set against the bright blue waters, looks breathtaking. What cruisers will love: Palm and Eagle beaches in Aruba are some of the most famous in the world. They're home to some of the softest sand and seawater so salty you can float with ease. If you're feeling more energetic, you can venture to Arikok National Park to hike, snorkel at the Antilla shipwreck, or take a boat to Renaissance Island, where you'll find free-roaming flamingos. (Marina113, Getty Images/iStockphoto)
6. Aruba Cruise Terminal, Aruba Aruba Cruise Terminal is another beautiful port where you don't disembark miles away from excursions, with passengers just a short walk away from the city center. The cruise port itself showcases the capital's Dutch colonial architecture, which is incredibly colorful and, when set against the bright blue waters, looks breathtaking. What cruisers will love: Palm and Eagle beaches in Aruba are some of the most famous in the world. They're home to some of the softest sand and seawater so salty you can float with ease. If you're feeling more energetic, you can venture to Arikok National Park to hike, snorkel at the Antilla shipwreck, or take a boat to Renaissance Island, where you'll find free-roaming flamingos. (Marina113, Getty Images/iStockphoto)
8. Overseas Passenger Terminal, Australia Sydney cruise terminal, known as the Overseas Passenger Terminal, is possibly one of the world's most iconic, with views of the world-famous Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge on both sides as you enter the port. The second you step off the boat, you're in the heart of the city, ready to explore all it has to offer. What cruisers will love: If you can't get enough of the views over the harbour, you can climb the Harbour Bridge itself. If you want to explore more of the coastline, you can walk from Manly to Coogee, or you can head further into the city to visit the Royal Botanic Garden, Taronga Zoo, or the Museum of Contemporary Art. (James D. Morgan, Getty Images)
8. Overseas Passenger Terminal, Australia Sydney cruise terminal, known as the Overseas Passenger Terminal, is possibly one of the world's most iconic, with views of the world-famous Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge on both sides as you enter the port. The second you step off the boat, you're in the heart of the city, ready to explore all it has to offer. What cruisers will love: If you can't get enough of the views over the harbour, you can climb the Harbour Bridge itself. If you want to explore more of the coastline, you can walk from Manly to Coogee, or you can head further into the city to visit the Royal Botanic Garden, Taronga Zoo, or the Museum of Contemporary Art. (James D. Morgan, Getty Images)
12. Cape Town Cruise Terminal. Cape Town, South Africa (Mike Hutchings, REUTERS)
12. Cape Town Cruise Terminal. Cape Town, South Africa (Mike Hutchings, REUTERS)
12. Geiranger Cruise Port. Geiranger, Norway (OLIVIER FENIET, AFP via Getty Images)
12. Geiranger Cruise Port. Geiranger, Norway (OLIVIER FENIET, AFP via Getty Images)
12. Funchal Cruise Terminal. Funchal, Portugal (NurPhoto, NurPhoto via Getty Images)
12. Funchal Cruise Terminal. Funchal, Portugal (NurPhoto, NurPhoto via Getty Images)
16. Cozumel Cruise Port. Cozumel, Mexico (ELIZABETH RUIZ, AFP via Getty Images)
16. Cozumel Cruise Port. Cozumel, Mexico (ELIZABETH RUIZ, AFP via Getty Images)

From ports decorated with centuries-old architecture to sunlit turquoise bays, a new eye-tracking study revealed the world's most beautiful cruise ports, with three Caribbean spots making the top 20.

The research, conducted by travel insurance experts at AllClear, used eye-tracking technology to measure which of the world's travel hotspots are the most impressive to arrive at by sea. They measured which cruise ports caught people's attention first, and held it the longest, revealing the world's most captivating coastal arrivals.

1. Valletta Cruise Port, Malta

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, our study's most beautiful cruise port is a masterpiece in harbour aesthetics. Its combination of golden limestone reflecting off the glistening water provides the ultimate, jaw-dropping arrival into this exciting Mediterranean city, and with the longest fixation time of any port in the study, Malta certainly earned its place as our number one. What cruisers will love: Walk into the historic town in just 15 minutes and explore St. John's Co-Cathedral with its Baroque artwork, or head to the Upper Barrakka Gardens for panoramic views of the harbour itself.

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"The defendant was reported to be heavily intoxicated and stated that he did not remember the incident," the affidavit said. Crosby was charged with two counts of child abuse without great bodily harm.

Carnival told USA TODAY that its security team "responded immediately" to the incident, which was recorded on its security system.

"The guest was confined to his cabin for the remainder of the voyage, referred to local law enforcement upon arrival in Port Canaveral, assessed a code of conduct violation fee, and placed on our Do Not Sail list," the cruise line said in an emailed statement. "We have zero tolerance for this type of behavior."

Nathan Diller is a consumer travel reporter for USA TODAY based in Nashville. You can reach him at [email protected].

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