Eliza10 Posted March 1, 2013 #1 Share Posted March 1, 2013 Does Oceania still have sail away festivities? In 2009 on Insignia, we had wonderful drinks and canapés and music on deck when we left Venice. When I sailed again on Riviera June 2012 from Athens, there was no music or food, on deck when we sailed out of Athens. Is this normal procedure now. The second question is, if the ship is due to sail away at 5pm, when would Oceania normally hold a drill for life jackets and life boat orientation etc? Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted March 1, 2013 #2 Share Posted March 1, 2013 Muster drill is usually before sail away begins Cannot help with the sail away festivities I have never had them or if they did I missed them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimandStan Posted March 1, 2013 #3 Share Posted March 1, 2013 It is important to note that every port was not created equal. Departing from Venice is always something of a spectacle, and somebody is usually recruited to do a color commentary from the bridge. Naturally, deck festivities are promoted. Piraeus just isn't in the same league, and when you factor in the labor unrest that has been going on in Greece recently, they were probably happy just to get out of the place without incident. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jancruz Posted March 1, 2013 #4 Share Posted March 1, 2013 Muster drill is usually before sail away begins Cannot help with the sail away festivities I have never had them or if they did I missed them Lyn Muster drill is now always before sail away..rules changed with Costa Concordia accident.. Jancruz1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Caroldoll Posted March 1, 2013 #5 Share Posted March 1, 2013 But the muster is mercifully easy. You do not have to line up in the heat! It is inside, sitting down. That is a good thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CintiPam Posted March 1, 2013 #6 Share Posted March 1, 2013 It is important to note that every port was not created equal. Departing from Venice is always something of a spectacle, and somebody is usually recruited to do a color commentary from the bridge. Naturally, deck festivities are promoted. Piraeus just isn't in the same league, and when you factor in the labor unrest that has been going on in Greece recently, they were probably happy just to get out of the place without incident. But often the great company makes up for the scenery!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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