Get your cruise ship Crescent Ratedagainst the CrescentRating Standard for Cruise Ships.
An independent audit of a ship a guest cannot leave for days at a time — prayer rooms and rugs, Halal food and drink, water-friendly cabin toilets, a pool or gym they can use, and crew who know what to do — and a Crescent Rating that tells cruise lines and travelers what is on board before they sail.
Annual plans from USD 3,000 per cruise ship.See plans and fees
Seven levels, CR1 to CR7.
Two plans, one annual fee each.
Basic
USD 3,000per year
- Crescent Rating of the cruise ship
- Audit of the cruise ship
- Award Crescent Rating
- Rating decals and certificate (soft copy)
- Listed on CrescentRating as an audited establishment (throughout the rating validity)
- Listed on HalalTrip as an audited establishment (throughout the rating validity)
- Rights to promote the establishment as a Crescent Rated establishment during the rating validity
- Standard announcement, one on each platform (IG, FB, X)
Enhanced
USD 4,000per year
Everything in Basic, plus:
- Online training for staff (2 staff)
- 6-months marketing promotions (IG, FB, X, LinkedIn)
- Onboarding Consultation Call (60-min strategy session)
What we assess at your cruise ship.
Every cruise ship is audited against the CrescentRating Standard for Cruise Ships 2026 (CRS-CSH:2026), and holds the highest level whose requirements are all in place.
- criteria
- 13
- levels
- 7
Prayer
3 criteriaPrayer rooms for men and women on board, prayer rugs provided, and a list of mosques near each port of call available in the cabin or at guest services.
Halal food and drink
4 criteriaGraded from Halal options assured by the ship up to certified Halal throughout — with an all-Halal minibar, non-Halal food and alcohol served in a separate area, and a list of Halal restaurants at each port of call.
Cabins and facilities
2 criteriaA water usage facility — shattaf, handheld bidet or jet sprayer — in cabin toilets, and a gym or pool a Muslim guest can use with privacy, whether by separate timings or separate facilities.
On board entertainment
3 criteriaNo casino or other gambling on board, no discotheque or nightclub, and no adult channels on the cabin television.
Crew
1 criterionCrew who know what Muslim guests ask for and can answer without being sent away.
From application to listing.
The same sequence for every cruise ship. The steps marked "You" are yours; the audit, the accreditation and the listing are ours.
- You
Sign up
Register and create an account with CrescentRating.
- You
Apply
Submit the application online, with the documentation the standard calls for.
Enquire about a cruise ship rating - CrescentRating
Audit
We conduct an in-person or virtual audit of the establishment.
- CrescentRating
Accredit
We review the audit report and accredit the establishment at its final level.
- You
Subscription fee
Settle the annual subscription for the rating service.
- CrescentRating
Publish
Your establishment is listed on the member directories.
- You
Display
Download the rating collaterals and display them on site and in your channels.
- All three
Promote
Promotion begins — HalalTrip campaigns to travelers, CrescentRating to the trade, and you through your own channels.
How is the annual fee worked out?
By plan. Each cruise ship pays one annual fee, whatever its size: USD 3,000 on Basic and USD 4,000 on Enhanced.
What is the difference between Basic and Enhanced?
Enhanced includes everything in Basic, and adds: Online training for staff (2 staff); 6-months marketing promotions (IG, FB, X, LinkedIn); Onboarding Consultation Call (60-min strategy session).
What does renewal cost?
Renewals are priced 15% below the rate card.
Does a Crescent Rating endorse the cruise ship as a whole?
No. The assessment covers the availability and quality of Muslim-specific facilities and services only, such as prayer space and Halal food. It is not an endorsement of the establishment beyond them.
How do we apply?
Tell the rating team about the cruise ship through the enquiry form and they will open the application with you. We then audit the cruise ship and accredit it at the level the standard supports, and the annual fee falls due once the level is settled.
How long does accreditation take?
Typically two to three weeks from application to accreditation, depending mostly on how complete the application is and how soon the audit can be scheduled.
How long is a Crescent Rating valid?
A Crescent Rating is valid for one year, and is renewed annually.
Can we move up a level before renewal?
Yes. Ask the rating team for a reassessment once the requirements holding your level down are in place. A reassessment carries a fee, based on what needs to be re-evaluated.
Disclaimer. The scope of our evaluation is strictly limited to the availability and quality of Muslim-specific facilities and services offered by the establishments. This includes, but is not limited to, prayer rooms, Halal food options, ablution facilities, and any other amenities designed to cater to the needs of Muslim individuals. Our assessment does not extend to, nor should it be interpreted as, an endorsement or approval of the establishment's broader perspectives or philosophies. Our focus is exclusively on the facilities provided to Muslim travelers, ensuring they can observe their religious duties and preferences comfortably within the establishment's premises.
Ready to get your cruise ship Crescent Rated?
Tell the rating team about the cruise ship to begin. We will come back to you with an indicative timeline for your market.