Cruise passenger tried to take photos under guest's dress, police say

A 25-year-old man, Matthew Stilwell, was arrested for allegedly attempting to secretly photograph under another passenger’s dress three times aboard Royal Caribbean’s *Allure of the Seas*. The incident occurred on May 31 during an Eastern Caribbean cruise departing from Fort Lauderdale, according to an affidavit from the Broward County Sheriff’s Office. The victim reported Stilwell followed her into an onboard gift shop and used his cell phone to take invasive photos without consent. Police were notified on June 7 after the cruise docked at Port Everglades, and CCTV footage corroborated her account. Stilwell was charged with three counts of video voyeurism. Royal Caribbean Group confirmed it immediately notified local law enforcement and supported their investigation. The cruise line’s parent company did not provide further comment on the case. Court records indicated Stilwell had no listed attorney at the time of reporting. The *Allure of the Seas* had previously departed from Fort Lauderdale on May 30, sailing through the Eastern Caribbean before returning to Port Everglades. This incident marks a serious violation of passenger privacy aboard the vessel, prompting swift law enforcement action.