Berlin police detained six of the alleged offenders, all aged between 25 and 28 and hailing from Southampton in southern England.
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When refused further alcohol, they became aggressive and one member of the group undressed, according to German press reports.
The plane was on its way to Bratislava in Slovakia when the pilot chose to divert in order to remove the group.
Ryanair said in a statement: “We will not tolerate unruly or disruptive behaviour. This is now a matter for local police”.
German police confirmed that six of the twelve passengers on the stag weekend, including the groom, would not obey the instructions of the cabin crew. The group reportedly refused to stay in their seats and was engaging in horseplay.
The pilot made an unscheduled landing at Berlin-Schoenefeld airport around 2030 CET on Friday.
German police were at the airport waiting for them, and the groom and five of his friends were arrested and now face a fine of up to 25,000 euros, or $27,000 each. They have been released.
The remaining 164 passengers, including the six members of the stag party who were not involved in the incident, were able to continue their journey to Bratislava.
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Stricter rules that would allow banning already drunken people from boarding planes, a limit on the number of drinks that can be served and a blacklist of unruly passengers have been contemplated by ministers in the UK.
