A cruise ship company has apologised to its guests for a bloody brawl that led to nine members of a Melbourne family being removed from one of its ships.

The Carnival Legend arrived at Port Phillip Bay this morning, after the family was yesterday taken from the ship in southern NSW following an on-board brawl with security staff.

“We sincerely apologise to our guests who were impacted by the disruptive behaviour of the group removed from the ship by the NSW Police in Eden yesterday,” Carnival Cruise Line Vice President Jennifer Vanderkreeke said this morning.

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A family member identified only as Zac said the drama was sparked by a misunderstanding over a thong.

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