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Crew Forum 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 'Vote for Your Favorite Virgin Voyages Captain'
Alright Sailors and crew let’s do something fun. Who’s your favorite captain on Virgin Voyages’ lady ships? Here are the captains in charge on Brilliant Lady, Resilient Lady, Scarlet Lady, and Valiant Lady. Vote and write your comment bellow and feel free to share why best announcements, leadership style, onboard vibe, bridge visibility, how they handle rough weather, guest/crew respect… anything that stood out.
Thread 'Cabin Roommate Survival Guide (Cruise Crew Advice)'
Alright crew… let’s talk about the real struggle onboard that nobody puts in the recruitment videos: cabin roommates. 😅 After a long day at work, all you want is to go back to your cabin, watch a movie, listen to music, or just sleep. Easy, right? Not really—because most of us are sharing with a roommate… sometimes even two or three. And since everyone has different habits, personalities, and hygiene standards (lol), cabin life can get messy fast. The worst part? You usually don’t get to...
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 'How Much Money Cruise Ship Crew Make & Their Side Hustles'
Ever wonder what crew members make and how they spend their time onboard when they aren’t working? Firstly, all crew receive free room and board and all of their meals. They pay high rates for internet and phone, but most cruise lines include WhatsApp now. Unless they are in an Assistance Manager role or higher, they generally share a very small room with 3 other people and one bathroom. Because they all work different shifts, someone is always coming and going - making room and board...
Thread 'How Marella Crew Member Was Sent in Circles After a Serious Incident'
Former Marella crew member, Derrick Crasto, has decided to speak out after what he describes as a deeply traumatic incident onboard, and what followed afterward may be just as disturbing. After what he describes as a violent incident onboard Marella Explorer 2, former crew member Derrick Crasto says the most difficult part didn’t happen in the dining room that night it started once he left the ship. Derrick, who worked as a Headwaiter, says he was assaulted during service, in front of...
Thread 'More Crew Deported – Royal Caribbean Cases Surface After Deportation of 18 Carnival Sunshine Crew'
While most of the attention has been on the 18 Carnival Sunshine crew members recently deported by CBP from Norfolk, it looks like this wasn’t an isolated case. We’ve now learned that 19 Royal Caribbean crew members were also deported back in April 2025 and under very similar and troubling circumstances. One of them shared his experience: I am a former crew member who worked for Royal Caribbean International. I am writing this with a heavy heart. I loved my job and gave it everything I...
Thread 'Crew Concerns Regarding Living and Working Conditions Onboard Aroya Cruises'
We are 1500 crew onboard the startup cruise line called Aroya Cruises from Saudi Arabia, operated by Columbia Cruise Services. Since the inauguration on December 16th, the situation and living conditions for the crew are getting harder and more uncomfortable. Prices in the crew bar are getting higher a can of soda costs $2.50, even a bottle of water costs $1, and $12 for a pack. No promotion, no discount, and you can only get it between 6 PM and 1 AM. Five refilling stations have been under...
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