THIS is the shocking moment a huge brawl erupts on a Carnival Cruise ship after an apparent row over chicken tenders.

Wild footage shows dozens of passengers throwing punches and kicking each other as security struggles to break up the clash.

The carnage unfolded in the dining area of the giant holiday cruise at around 2am on Monday morning — the final day of its voyage.

As the cruise was heading back to Miami the late night brawl suddenly kicked off.

Footage shows around 20 passengers, both men and women, becoming involved in the violent scrap.

Several chaotic punches are thrown as more and more people join in.

Some passengers are left flailing around on the ground after being hit.

Others attempt to wildy swing at fellow diners before missing and ending up on the floor themselves

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