Crew members aboard MSC Euribia, currently docked in Dubai, say uncertainty and frustration are growing after a town hall meeting with senior ship officers regarding the ongoing situation in the region.
A crew member who asked to remain anonymous said the ship has been effectively stranded in Dubai since cruise operations in the Persian Gulf were cancelled on February 28, 2026, following escalating military tensions in the region.
War Risk Compensation Concerns
One of the main concerns...
Several months ago, an email was sent to Mr. Gus Antorcha respectfully requesting a review of this situation. The concern raised was that the Administration Officer role is currently classified and compensated the same as the Night Manager and Guest Services Supervisor roles, with a salary of $2,400. However, the workload, level of responsibility, and operational impact of the Administration Officer position are significantly greater.
The request made was to consider reviewing this...
Hello everyone!
I am sharing this publicly in the hope that this story reaches the right people, both crew members and managers within Royal Caribbean Group.
For nearly three years I worked for Royal Caribbean Group, Celebrity Cruises, if to be more specific.
In May 2025 I was placed on company-approved medical therapy and followed every requirement and appointment that was assigned to me: both online and offline. And all was well, I started my recovery.
For several months I remained...
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...
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...
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