Cruise Groups (Hoppers Connect) 1 min read Last reviewed June 23, 2026

Group chat and read receipts

Messaging your crew and knowing who has seen what.

The group chat is real-time messaging for everyone in the group.

  • Messages appear instantly for all members.
  • Read receipts show who has seen each message.
  • An unread badge appears on the Groups nav tab.
  • The group creator can edit the group name anytime.

Free Deckhand members can post and chat fully, not just read.

Heads up: Push notifications for new messages are a First Mate and Captain feature. Without them you will still see the unread badge when you open the app.
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