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Crews Critics is a rating and review site where you can register anonymous profiles to complete surveys and submit your own reviews about your experiences working on cruise ships. We will keep you updated with industry news, job postings, recruitment agencies, salaries, and other requests that you have so that we can support you. There will also be an entire forum devoted to rating the crew amenities, food, leadership and more and you will be able to cast your anonymous votes.

Anonymity is so important to people, and we see a greater need for an outlet where we can also review our ship life experiences without that fear of retaliation. So we are very proud to announce the partnership of Crew Center and Crews Critics. With the popularity of Crew Center’s followers, and the not for profit work that Crews Critics did as the "Sea Me Foundation" in 2019 (to expose the violations and the high number of sexual assaults onboard), we have some huge aspirations. We know that people rely upon their jobs and that there is a lot of fun that comes along with working and traveling, and there is no better camaraderie than those of ship friends! We want this website to bring you friendships, new connections, career networking, smiles and laughter. We also want to be fully transparent to the world about what needs changing, so that crew wellness finally gets the much-needed attention that you all deserve.

And it's not just for crew. Without the passengers, we wouldn't be here! So there is a dedicated passenger area that can also participate and just like onboard, there are passenger only and crew only areas. There are also places we can all come together so that we can have guest and passenger support, working together for a better tomorrow. We won't say it looks easy, but we are confident that Crews Critics will be the biggest cruise community online and we can't wait to engage with you.

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Thread 'Carnival’s Reporting Hotline: Your thoughts and experiences'
Carnival Corporation has long emphasized its commitment to a safe, respectful, and transparent working environment across its fleet. One of the key tools in place to support this goal is the Carnival Corporation Compliance Reporting Hotline promoted under the slogan: "If you see something, say something!" The hotline, operated by a third-party provider, is available 24/7 for both U.S.-based and international crew members. It allows employees to report any form of misconduct or...
Thread '4 to 5  months vacation and changes in appointed joining dates'
Hello, i wish to stay anonymous.I work in the HK dept for MSC Cruises. I disembarked from MSC Fantasia in August 2024 and was handed an appointment letter to rejoin the same vessel in January 2025. After almost 4months vacation, I got a call from my agency for contract signing procedures and flight tickets. No changes was made in my embarkation schedule at that time. One week later, my agency called me to inform that my joining date was changed and there is also a change in vessel. Much to...
Thread 'Friends of the Earth Ranks Best and Worst Cruise Lines in Environmental Impact'
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Thread 'Who’s Joining the Start-Up Team on Star of the Seas?'
Hey crew fam! 👋 Royal Caribbean International’s newest mega ship, Star of the Seas, is almost ready to set sail. The start-up crew has begun arriving at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland, with 12 buses bringing in the first wave of team members. With a full crew capacity of 2,350, many more are expected to join as the ship prepares for its August 2025 debut from Port Canaveral. 🙌 ✨ Who here is part of the start-up team? 🛏️ How are the crew areas looking so far? 💡 Any first...
Thread 'Pregnancy on a Cruise Ship - Policies and Experiences'
A crew member seeking information about the rules and policies regarding pregnancy and maternity leave sent us the following message: “Can you please tell me what rights pregnant crew members have? It’s a taboo topic. I’ve looked everywhere, and everything seems so ambiguous. I thought maybe you could help me. Thank you.” What are the cruise lines' policies if a crew member becomes pregnant on a ship? Do they offer maternity leave? Can the crew return to the ship after maternity leave...
Thread 'Hiring Several Positions'
Hi, This is your admin Krista (Mackenzie). I am now working for Cast-A-Way and have tons of positions open for Celebrity and Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines. Deck Engine Cooks/Chefs Security Youth Staff Entertainment Broadcast Tecg Electrician Pursers Bartenders Bar Utility Waiters Asst Waiters Asst Maitre'd Galley Steward Restaurant Hostess Aquatic Stage Staff Butcher Casino Supervisor And more! Connect with me on linkedin...
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Files containing the complete itinerary for the cruise ships of most major cruise lines for the calendar year 2025, covering voyages from January 1st to December 31st. The data is organized into columns including: Date, Cruise Ports, Arrival and Departure Times Additional columns may also be included: Berthing Information, Details of Other Ships in Port, Cruise Line Information. This file is primarily designed for crew members and their families, allowing them to track the ship’s locations...
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