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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...

My cousin sister works in MSC and she has been humiliated by the HR and security manager when she complained about the sexual harassment by employee. When my sister went to file a complaint against that employee the HR stated the first thing was don’t be racist. The security was asking how he did and other inappropriate and humiliating questions. She mentioned MSC is supporting a particular nationalities for some reasons. After hearing so much of embarrassing stuff she decided to quit her...

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...

MS Koningsdam got 100% USPH score on November 18. Congrats to the crew for passing the USPH inspection with a perfect score.

I would like to raise a serious concern regarding the current working environment under the Chief Housekeeper at our cruise Msc Euribia. Unfortunately, the leadership style being followed is extremely rigid and unprofessional, creating a workplace atmosphere that feels more like control than guidance. Instructions are enforced without proper explanation, discussion, or openness to feedback—even when the tasks or directions appear incorrect. There is a clear lack of respect towards team...

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...

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...

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...