Eight crew members from Majestic Princess were reportedly deported at the Port of Boston on October 5, including seven Filipinos and one Indian national, based on information shared in a video by the popular social media page Buhay Sa Cruise Ship.
Buhay Sa Cruise Ship said a friend who was also returning home that day shared the news. Officials reportedly arrived with a list of names, allowing them to quickly identify and gather the crew members.
The reasons for the reported deportations remain unclear. The details shared in the video have not been independently confirmed.
The video also describes growing fear among crew as their ships approach U.S. ports. Some workers reportedly pack their bags before the ship even docks, worried they could be the next ones taken away.
For crew working far from home, this uncertainty adds more stress to an already demanding job. Arriving in port becomes a worrying moment, with workers unsure whether they will continue their contracts or suddenly be sent home.
The page also shared another account involving a crew member preparing to return to work. Just three days before rejoining the ship, the worker reportedly received an email saying their visa had been cancelled, preventing them from returning.
The worker’s ship was not identified, and no reason was given for the visa cancellation. It is unclear whether this case is connected to the reported deportations from Majestic Princess.
“Are there any tips or ways to avoid this? I don't think so,” Buhay Sa Cruise Ship said, before suggesting that crew consider assignments in Europe, Asia, the Middle East or on expedition cruises where possible. This was a personal suggestion, rather than official advice.
This follows recent crew removals previously covered by Crew Center. On September 30, CBP announced that Operation Tidal Wave had resulted in 87 cruise crew removals in Boston since mid-August. These included six Filipino workers from Norwegian Breakaway processed for removal following an investigation involving child sexual abuse material. On October 1, Crew Center also covered growing fear among crew and Norwegian Cruise Line town hall meetings addressing the situation.
