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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 'Written Warnings - Explaining the process (official) process - what did you experience?'
Cruise Lines use written warnings as a disciplinary measure for crew members who violate company rules or policies. Here's some of the reasons why they issue them: Maintain Order and Safety: Warnings help ensure a safe and orderly working environment for both crew and passengers. Address Performance Issues: They address issues like poor work performance, absenteeism, insubordination, and safety violations. Document Corrective Action: They provide a formal record of disciplinary action...
Thread 'Red flags'
In behalf of my colleague: " Unfortunately, I am writing this from a huge frustration, and I know that I am not the only one who thinks and feels the same. Cruise companies Princess Cruises and Holland America have a broken system of recruiting, of which I am sick and tired. Applied for a job without any disclaimer that I will/not will be contacted after review of the application, and still did not get any answer, but most funny thing - same job has been posted 1 week after. What does this...
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 'Video: Passenger Arrested After Spraying Chemical in Crew Member's Face'
A shocking incident aboard Virgin Voyages' Valiant Lady resulted in the arrest of a passenger who attacked a young female crew member. According to police, the crew member was assaulted without provocation, as the passenger sprayed a chemical into her face. The injuries were severe enough to require hospitalization, with concerns that the victim might lose her eyesight. The video, captured on body cam, was shared by J on his YouTube channel The Shiplife. Body Cam Footage Shows Passenger...
Thread 'Request for Exemption from Cabin Inspection Due to Night Shift Work Schedule'
Dear Crew Center Team, I am writing to you as a concerned crew member working aboard the Grand Princess cruise ship. I wish to bring to your attention an issue affecting the well-being and rest of night shift workers like myself. I kindly request anonymity regarding this matter. As night workers, we often finish our shifts between 4:00 and 5:00 a.m. On some occasions, our schedules are further impacted by time changes, such as an hour forward adjustment. This leaves us with very limited...
Resource 'Cruise Ships Itinerary PDF Files'
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...
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...

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