thied Posted November 17, 2013 #1 Share Posted November 17, 2013 What would you do if you were on a cruise and was sinking? I do know what would do. but it would be interesting in what other members would do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yatchet Posted November 17, 2013 #2 Share Posted November 17, 2013 What would you do if you were on a cruise and was sinking?I do know what would do. but it would be interesting in what other members would do. Just follow the Captain into the lifeboat.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dizzy1948 Posted November 17, 2013 #3 Share Posted November 17, 2013 Just follow the Captain into the lifeboat.:D Sounds like a plan :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisyloo Posted November 17, 2013 #4 Share Posted November 17, 2013 Grab my lifejacket, documents, wallet, meds etc - stuff I really need and head to the lifeboat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner22aa Posted November 17, 2013 #5 Share Posted November 17, 2013 I would do exactly as I was told to by the crew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esilef Posted November 17, 2013 #6 Share Posted November 17, 2013 Grab my lifejacket, documents, wallet, meds etc - stuff I really need and head to the lifeboat! Same!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esilef Posted November 17, 2013 #7 Share Posted November 17, 2013 I would do exactly as I was told to by the crew Unless the last ship the crew was on was the costa Concordia........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherri3802 Posted November 17, 2013 #8 Share Posted November 17, 2013 Haha thinking the same. I am not sure I would trust any announcements that everything was A-Ok. I would be ready with my documents etc, just in case. And the lifeboats sound like a plan.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aus Traveller Posted November 17, 2013 #9 Share Posted November 17, 2013 I realise that people are taking this question as a joke, but in the event of an emergency, passengers must go to their muster stations and follow directions from the crew. They are well trained and do drills every few weeks. During the recent incident on the Dawn Princess, there was a long delay because 51 people could not be located for quite a long time. For the last couple of years Princess scans everyone's cruise cards in the muster station and if people are not where they are supposed to be, it adds to the confusion and also adds to the delay in the event people have to be evacuated. Without doubt, passengers must take their life jackets, warm clothes etc. and go directly to their muster station. If everyone was running around heading for the nearest lifeboat there would be chaos, confusion and possible loss of life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Kruzer Posted November 17, 2013 #10 Share Posted November 17, 2013 Scroll down to the last 2 photos. http://www.simplonpc.co.uk/ChandrisGalileo.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizzy77 Posted November 18, 2013 #11 Share Posted November 18, 2013 We had friends who were on that ship the cruise before she sank. They had no idea that the ship was as old as it was till after the event!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nanaof2 Posted November 18, 2013 #12 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Scroll down to the last 2 photos. http://www.simplonpc.co.uk/ChandrisGalileo.html I travelled from Genoa to Sydney via Suez in February 1965 on the Galileo, it was nearly new then. So many happy memories, sad ending:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted November 18, 2013 #13 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Scroll down to the last 2 photos. http://www.simplonpc.co.uk/ChandrisGalileo.html Sad to see a ship on fire, and very scary. I am glad that these events are rare and that safety has evolved somewhat to what it was were years ago.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dizzy1948 Posted November 18, 2013 #14 Share Posted November 18, 2013 (edited) I realise that people are taking this question as a joke, but in the event of an emergency, passengers must go to their muster stations and follow directions from the crew. They are well trained and do drills every few weeks. During the recent incident on the Dawn Princess, there was a long delay because 51 people could not be located for quite a long time. For the last couple of years Princess scans everyone's cruise cards in the muster station and if people are not where they are supposed to be, it adds to the confusion and also adds to the delay in the event people have to be evacuated. Without doubt, passengers must take their life jackets, warm clothes etc. and go directly to their muster station. If everyone was running around heading for the nearest lifeboat there would be chaos, confusion and possible loss of life. If I was in a public area - I would straight to the muster station - no diversions for documents etc - if I was passing the pool deck to get there - I'd swipe a couple of towels to keep warm - if I was in evening attire - off would come the shoes - straight to the muster station - I wouldn't even dream of going to the cabin for anything - they have life jackets all around the ship - and if you are not in your cabin when there is an emergency - don't make your way there. I am a fire warden - and I am appalled at the number of people who scrimmage for handbags, phones, and then leave the building. So that type of attitude on a grand scale would be a logistical nightmare. I know I threw a casual reply further up - but seriously - I would do exactly what I was supposed to do - I wouldn't run, push, change direction, I would go straight to my muster station. Documents can always be replaced - but lives can't. Oh yes, I would have my cabin card it would be either on a lanyard - (casual) or in my evening purse which has a wrist strap (card still on the lanyard) so I can be identified at muster - and if I didn't - I know I'm me :p Edited November 18, 2013 by dizzy1948 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thied Posted November 18, 2013 Author #15 Share Posted November 18, 2013 so what you do you when some one looses there house Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Kinkacruiser Posted November 18, 2013 #16 Share Posted November 18, 2013 After reading this and the recent fire on the Dawn, I'll always have my cruise card with me ( we usually just take one when going out for the evening). Agree that it's not such a good idea to return to one's cabin, but risky if essential medications are kept there...plus there may not be enough life jackets handy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aus Traveller Posted November 18, 2013 #17 Share Posted November 18, 2013 After reading this and the recent fire on the Dawn, I'll always have my cruise card with me ( we usually just take one when going out for the evening). Agree that it's not such a good idea to return to one's cabin, but risky if essential medications are kept there...plus there may not be enough life jackets handy. In the recent incident on the Dawn passengers were instructed firmly by the Captain to ALL return to their cabins. Apparently the situation was not urgent or dire. Although we had not been told to, once there, we gathered our warm jackets etc and I changed into warm clothes and exchanged high-heeled shoes for sneakers and socks. I also put medications and a few valuables in a small shoulder bag. We had to assume that if events deteriorated we would not be able to return to our cabin to get things. We then waited (a fair while) for further instructions from the captain before going to our Muster station. After watching events on the Dawn, I believe it is important that everyone has their own cruise card with them because these are scanned at the muster stations to account for everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted November 18, 2013 #18 Share Posted November 18, 2013 In the recent incident on the Dawn passengers were instructed firmly by the Captain to ALL return to their cabins. Apparently the situation was not urgent or dire. Although we had not been told to, once there, we gathered our warm jackets etc and I changed into warm clothes and exchanged high-heeled shoes for sneakers and socks. I also put medications and a few valuables in a small shoulder bag. We had to assume that if events deteriorated we would not be able to return to our cabin to get things. We then waited (a fair while) for further instructions from the captain before going to our Muster station. After watching events on the Dawn, I believe it is important that everyone has their own cruise card with them because these are scanned at the muster stations to account for everyone. I agree, the cruisecards are most important for accounting for everyone. It is small so even when dressed for the evening, I cannot imagine someone not having their card with them.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hot Chilli Posted November 18, 2013 #19 Share Posted November 18, 2013 I cannot imagine someone not having their card with them My kids don't have their cards on them - ever. They would be highly likely to lose them so it's not worth it. We carry them with us on our lanyards. In the event of a disaster, kids club is supposed to be escorted to their muster stations by the staff. In a serious situation (with the addition of panic & chaos) I imagine parents would be running around the ship searching for their kids. It is possible kids & parents may not be reunited before having to abandon ship. It's a nightmare scenario I hope will never happen. Would be interesting to know what happened aboard the Dawn Princess recently that travelled with children........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aus Traveller Posted November 18, 2013 #20 Share Posted November 18, 2013 (edited) Would be interesting to know what happened aboard the Dawn Princess recently that travelled with children........ The CD commented that there were four children on board who were spending time in the kids' club. When everyone was told to return to their cabins there would have been plenty of time for parents to collect their children from the kids' clubs if they were not already with their parents. There was more of a problem with people who were in wheelchairs/motorised scooters or ill and that would have been a nightmare for the crew if passengers had to go into lifeboats. I wasn't suggesting that children should carry their own cruise cards. That is up to the parents to decide on the best course of action. I know a lot of people only carry one cruise card between then on the ship, but this incident demonstrated why this is not a good idea. Edited November 18, 2013 by Aus Traveller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dizzy1948 Posted November 18, 2013 #21 Share Posted November 18, 2013 so what you do you when some one looses there house No need to take your house on the ship - they give you cabins ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted November 18, 2013 #22 Share Posted November 18, 2013 The CD commented that there were four children on board who were spending time in the kids' club. When everyone was told to return to their cabins there would have been plenty of time for parents to collect their children from the kids' clubs if they were not already with their parents. There was more of a problem with people who were in wheelchairs/motorised scooters or ill and that would have been a nightmare for the crew if passengers had to go into lifeboats. I wasn't suggesting that children should carry their own cruise cards. That is up to the parents to decide on the best course of action. I know a lot of people only carry one cruise card between then on the ship, but this incident demonstrated why this is not a good idea. I agree, Kids are an issue, and if they cannot have their cards on their lanyard, then the parents should probably carry them as well. As for collecting kids, in an emergency, any kids in the kidsclub will be taken to the muster stations by the staff.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hot Chilli Posted November 19, 2013 #23 Share Posted November 19, 2013 hmmm..... only 4 children so obviously not that big of an issue for the Dawn Princess. But try Carnival Spirit with 700 + kids on board. That is when it would be scary! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiselover53 Posted November 19, 2013 #24 Share Posted November 19, 2013 No need to take your house on the ship - they give you cabins ;) Unless you are like us on our next cruise.....in a guarantee.Then it might be wise to take your house. :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted November 19, 2013 #25 Share Posted November 19, 2013 Unless you are like us on our next cruise.....in a guarantee.Then it might be wise to take your house. :eek: Bring a sleeping bag for the pool deck.:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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