Washington Woman Booted from Cruise Over Bahamas Weed Haul

SNOHOMISH, WA — On February 28, 2026, a routine docking in Nassau, Bahamas, turned into a high-seas debacle for Leena Lambert of Snohomish, Washington, after she allegedly attempted to smuggle a pound of marijuana onto a cruise ship. What began as a seemingly innocent shore excursion spiraled into chaos as ship security discovered the stash, suspecting her of acting as a drug mule for local suppliers in the Caribbean port.

The Incident

According to onboard accounts, Lambert didn’t stop at the initial smuggling attempt. After returning to the ship, she reportedly got heavily intoxicated at one of the vessel’s many bars, stumbling through the decks and loudly proclaiming herself as ‘La Madrina’ to anyone within earshot, offering weed to fellow passengers. The bizarre outburst raised eyebrows among crew members, who quickly escalated the situation to higher authorities on board.

Room Search Revelation

A subsequent search of Lambert’s cabin uncovered not just the initial pound of marijuana, but additional pounds hidden in various unlikely places, including inside hollowed-out souvenir coconuts and tucked beneath a pile of cruise-branded flip-flops. Passengers in neighboring cabins reported a distinct herbal aroma wafting through the air vents for days, though they had chalked it up to an overzealous aromatherapy session until the truth came out.

Passenger Reactions

The atmosphere on the ship turned from relaxed to incredulous as word of the incident spread. A self-proclaimed amateur cruise historian noted that this was likely the most audacious contraband attempt since someone tried to sneak a live goat onboard in the 1980s. Meanwhile, a retired bingo caller organizing games in the lounge expressed disappointment that the drama overshadowed the evening’s jackpot round, lamenting the loss of focus among players.

Permanent Port Ban

In the aftermath, Lambert was promptly removed from the cruise and handed over to authorities in Nassau, effectively ending her vacation on a sour note. Cruise line officials have since confirmed that she has been permanently barred from ever setting foot on any of their vessels again, a decision reinforced by the creation of a ship-wide ‘Wall of Shame’ photo gallery featuring blurred-out images of her souvenir coconuts. Rumors are now circulating that she’s considering a new career as a consultant for pirate-themed escape rooms, leveraging her knack for hiding things in plain sight.