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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 'Friends of the Earth Ranks Best and Worst Cruise Lines in Environmental Impact'
Friends of the Earth has released its 2024 Cruise Ship Report Card, highlighting the best and worst cruise lines based on their environmental practices. The report evaluates 21 cruise operators and 243 ships on sewage treatment, air pollution reduction, water quality compliance, and transparency. According to the score card some companies lead the way in eco-friendly initiatives, others fall short, earning failing grades. Top 5 Cruise Lines with the Highest Scores: Hurtigruten – B+ HX...
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 '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...
Thread 'Norwegian Sky Abusive Scheduling and Manipulated Rest Time TO BOOST THE SHIPS RATINGS IN THE FLEET'
We received a message from concerned crew member on Norwegian Sky, requesting anonymity due to fear of retaliation. The crew member describes a toxic work environment marked by grueling schedules, manipulated opportunities for rest, and unfair competition systems. The message highlights how management allegedly prioritizes fleet rankings over crew well-being, leaving many crew members overworked and unable to enjoy rest or shore time. Here is the message: I just want to share what's the...
Thread 'Costa Fascinosa Has a New Crew Bar'
Costa Cruises announced the grand opening of the new Crew Bar on Costa Fascinosa. The crew bar is a place where all crew members can relax and enjoy free time after a hard day's work, and now the Costa Fascinosa crew can enjoy a completely new venue. Last month, the ship celebrated the inaugural event, attended by the Master, Chief Engineer, the Crew Welfare Committee, and dedicated colleagues. This new space is designed to provide the hardworking crew with a place to unwind and socialize...
Thread 'Job Seekers Scammed in Fake Cruise Ship Employment Scheme'
Aspiring crew members from Bali have fallen victim to a scam promising employment on cruise ships in exchange for substantial payments, ranging into thousands of US dollars. The victims were lured into transferring money after being deceived by scammers who used social media platforms to carry out the fraud. The scammers created cloned social media accounts resembling PT Ratu Oceania Raya, a legitimate recruiting agency for several cruise lines. I Nengah Yasa Adi Susanto, a director at PT...
Thread 'Warning to Crew Using Internet Through VPNs'
Princess Cruises is cracking down on crew using VPNs! They just sent a final warning to the crew on the Sun Princess, saying 28 crew members onboard have suspicious devices using VPNs to bypass internet restrictions. The company is calling it 'theft' and threatening disciplinary action. Here is the Notice: Despite previous reminders, unauthorized use of our onboard internet system through VPNs continues. This misuse includes bypassing network restrictions and illegally obtaining additional...

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