So Norwegian Cruise Line rolls out a “new” restaurant dress code and suddenly it’s controversial?
Let’s be honest, this isn’t a fashion dictatorship. They’re not asking for tuxedos and ball gowns. They’re asking for shirts, footwear, respectful graphics, and “appropriate coverage” in a dining venue.
In other words… basic public decency.
Some guests seem offended by the idea that swimwear doesn’t belong in a restaurant. Or that extremely short shorts might not be ideal next to someone...
During my assignment on Celebrity Apex, I encountered a level of mistreatment from my direct manager that was unprecedented in my professional career. From the very beginning of my contract, it became clear that I was not being provided with the support, guidance, or resources necessary to succeed in my role. Instead, I was placed in circumstances where expectations were unclear, information was withheld, and the environment made it increasingly difficult to perform effectively.
Although...
First of all thank you very much for letting me share my experience at Explora Journeys, it was my first contract with this company, however i've been in other company. I had a terrible contract with this company, when i was embarked from my country to Turkey, they aren't provide us accommodation like hotel, so no rest on that day, after pick up time from airport we directly went to the ship, we had a training for one hour, afterwards we have to go to our section 8 p.m in the evening after...
Crew member who worked aboard Margaritaville at Sea two cruise ships Islander and Paradise says the company sells “high salaries and big promises” but the reality is a mix of questionable salary practices, fear of retaliation, and unsafe, unsanitary crew conditions that people are afraid to report.
The crew member says the contract falls short of basic protections under the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), including an unexplained withholding of pay and a salary structure that makes...
Anonymous testimony
I worked for Celebrity Cruises for ten years.
Ten years of steady career growth, commitment, and responsibility. Ten years of showing up, even in the most difficult circumstances.
During the Covid period—one of the most challenging crises the cruise industry has ever faced—I stayed. I continued working on board, managing emergencies, supporting passengers, and ensuring operations continued under constant pressure, uncertainty, and fear.
In addition to my official...
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