jtamchay Posted June 27, 2011 #1 Share Posted June 27, 2011 We depart Stockholm on July 26th at 4PM...do you think the Life Boat Drill will be scheduled for that first night or the next night after we leave Helsinki? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RetiredFL Posted June 27, 2011 #2 Share Posted June 27, 2011 Probably the first night just after you leave Stockholm, about 5pm. Cuts into the first drinks of the cruise as the bars will be closed:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimandStan Posted June 27, 2011 #3 Share Posted June 27, 2011 We depart Stockholm on July 26th at 4PM...do you think the Life Boat Drill will be scheduled for that first night or the next night after we leave Helsinki? You can't really predict that. We've done that trip twice. The first time the Drill was held on the afternoon of day 1 (with a "make up class" for those who missed it, on the next day). On our second cruise, the drill was held on day two, just after Sail-Away, but before we got into the archipelago proper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtamchay Posted June 27, 2011 Author #4 Share Posted June 27, 2011 I'm gambling on Jim and Stan's answer...works best for us and our meet and greet...how long til you enter the archipelago proper...however...we are docked at Vartahamnen so will that make any difference in the sailaway...we have been told to expect beautiful views during the sailaway...will we be able to see that from Horizon's or should we be on an open deck somewhere...our plan is to meet at Horizon's and then we could move to another place if views are better from elsewhere. ...does day one constitute the day we embark but we do not leave port for the scenario you also proposed?? is the Terrace Restaurant area on Deck 9 available for hanging out before it becomes a dining venue. How about The Waves Grill area...just thinking of outside areas where a group could gather and view sail away if we wanted to go outside Horizon's. My mind is working overtime as the time nears... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimandStan Posted June 27, 2011 #5 Share Posted June 27, 2011 The best view is from Horizons, but be prepared to jockey with your fellow passengers for a window seat up there. My best advice is to get up there EARLY and grab a few tables (up by the benches) for your group before it gets to be a madhouse. It is much less crowded up on deck 11 because the elevators don't go up there (and as a result, neither do many of the passengers), but the Cabanas may block your forward view. Given that you can get a drink and a comfy chair in Horizons, and that you never know about the weather, I'd suggest that you keep your party indoors. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtamchay Posted June 27, 2011 Author #6 Share Posted June 27, 2011 OK sounds good, thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbwex Posted July 1, 2011 #7 Share Posted July 1, 2011 The muster drill is supposed to be done before the ship sails. On the Baltic trip, we had two days in Stockholm -- leaving on the second day -- and they did it on the second day before we shoved off. I do not believe they are permitted to wait until a second day at sea. There was plenty of time to get to a good vantage point for the archipelago viewing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkystheLimit Posted July 1, 2011 #8 Share Posted July 1, 2011 Our muster drill was at 10am the morning after sailing the night before at 9pm. This was on the Insignia in June sailing from Greenwich. Our cruise director announced that maritime law required it to be done within 24 hours of sailing. We had scheduled our cruise critic get together for that time--some people met afterwards but not everyone. Since we were at sea, it was a windy and cool muster drill once we were out on the decks. Some people did not realize they would be outside and did not have jackets. So, if your drill is at sea plan accordingly. Also, you might want to have a backup plan for your cruise critic get together if it is the day after sailing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted July 1, 2011 #9 Share Posted July 1, 2011 Our muster drill was at 10am the morning after sailing the night before at 9pm. We had the same thing happen on Marina from SFO to Mia it was held the next morning Fortunately on Marina you do not have to go outside & the drill was over in 15 minutes Most people turned up after the drill for our M & G Lyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orchestrapal Posted July 1, 2011 #10 Share Posted July 1, 2011 We had the same thing happen on Marina from SFO to Mia it was held the next morning Fortunately on Marina you do not have to go outside & the drill was over in 15 minutes Most people turned up after the drill for our M & G Lyn Lyn, Why don't you have to go outside on Marina?:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted July 2, 2011 #11 Share Posted July 2, 2011 Lyn,Why don't you have to go outside on Marina?:confused: They do not have the deck space like on the small ship for people to stand around When the time comes to evacuate they probably will just enter the life boats from deck 6 hallway windows/doors I do not want to find out though ;) Lyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orchestrapal Posted July 2, 2011 #12 Share Posted July 2, 2011 They do not have the deck space like on the small ship for people to stand aroundWhen the time comes to evacuate they probably will just enter the life boats from deck 6 hallway windows/doors I do not want to find out though ;) Lyn I'm with you. Hopefully noone will ever need the information provided by the drill.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimandStan Posted July 2, 2011 #13 Share Posted July 2, 2011 I'm with you. Hopefully noone will ever need the information provided by the drill.:) Thank goodness that we live in a time when the drills are mandatory and safety at sea is taken seriously. Nobody remembers the Morro Castle, anymore. But maybe we should: DISASTER AT SEA AMERICAN LINER OVERWHELMED - 135 LIVES LOST The SS Morro Castle, of the Ward Line, bound from Havana to New York, was destroyed by fire early on the morning of September 9th, 1934. The fire started off the New Jersey coast, only 20 miles south of New York harbor. By mid-morning, the ship was totally abandoned and its hull drifted ashore, coming to a stop in shallow water off Asbury Park, New Jersey late that afternoon where the fires smoldered for the next two days. The ship was declared a total loss, and because of its proximity to the boardwalk and the Asbury Park Convention Center pier, from which it was possible to wade out and touch the wreck with one's hands at low tide, it was treated as a destination for sightseeing trips, complete with cotton candy, stamped penny souvenirs and postcards for sale. Disgraceful. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonid Posted July 2, 2011 #14 Share Posted July 2, 2011 Thank goodness that we live in a time when the drills are mandatory and safety at sea is taken seriously.Nobody remembers the Morro Castle, anymore. But maybe we should: DISASTER AT SEA AMERICAN LINER OVERWHELMED - 135 LIVES LOST The SS Morro Castle, of the Ward Line, bound from Havana to New York, was destroyed by fire early on the morning of September 9th, 1934. The fire started off the New Jersey coast, only 20 miles south of New York harbor. By mid-morning, the ship was totally abandoned and its hull drifted ashore, coming to a stop in shallow water off Asbury Park, New Jersey late that afternoon where the fires smoldered for the next two days. The ship was declared a total loss, and because of its proximity to the boardwalk and the Asbury Park Convention Center pier, from which it was possible to wade out and touch the wreck with one's hands at low tide, it was treated as a destination for sightseeing trips, complete with cotton candy, stamped penny souvenirs and postcards for sale. Disgraceful. :( You would be surprised at the number of people who don't show up or, worst yet, never shut-up while the drill is ongoing . These would be the ones who would panic and cause problems. Even on the b-to-b sailings we have done, always did both drills. Always wanted the crew to see that DW needed to use a travel wheelchair. Never, ever get too complacent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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