Princess is totally inconsiderate of their passengers

[kwahl1]

Just boarded Ruby Princess

Attending Muster Drill

Captain announced it as per the Peincess Patter

We got into Theatre and seated and instead of starting drill on time Princess delayed it by 20 minutes and just told us all to sit and relax

To chat to whoever is beside us

 

Normal crappy Princess service

Officers never mingle with passengers as we might tell them how inconsiderate they are

 

 

Well boo hoo hoo to you too. Wouldm't want to be late to the buffet

Edited May 8, 2016 by kwahl1

[4cats4me]

If OP was so displeased before the ship set sail, the OP was still free to disembark the ship so as to avoid even worse potential service. Would have hated to see how OP would react to a 2 hour delay, as we had on a recent trip

 

 

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[scott4020]

Sure do wish they were being totally inconsiderate to me right now.

[moki'smommy]

Well boo hoo hoo to you too. Wouldm't want to be late to the buffet

 

Oh wait, the buffet and all other ship's services close during the muster drill.

[capriccio]

I THINK that they mean officers aren't mingling often enough during the cruise in general.

 

Except they said "just boarded the Ruby Princess." That's what makes no sense to me.

[windsor26]

Just boarded Ruby Princess

Attending Muster Drill

Captain announced it as per the Peincess Patter

We got into Theatre and seated and instead of starting drill on time Princess delayed it by 20 minutes and just told us all to sit and relax

To chat to whoever is beside us

 

Normal crappy Princess service

Officers never mingle with passengers as we might tell them how inconsiderate they are

 

PLEASE l.eave Princess and go to P&O australia so you will really have something to complain about We enjoy talking to our next door neighbours wilst waiting and do not find this crappy

[janetz]

Just boarded Ruby Princess

Attending Muster Drill

Captain announced it as per the Peincess Patter

We got into Theatre and seated and instead of starting drill on time Princess delayed it by 20 minutes and just told us all to sit and relax

To chat to whoever is beside us

 

Normal crappy Princess service

Officers never mingle with passengers as we might tell them how inconsiderate they are

 

This delay is such a huge deal? Sorry, but starting off with that great attitude, your bound to be miserable the whole time onboard ;)

Edited May 8, 2016 by janetz

[OzKiwiJJ]

PLEASE l.eave Princess and go to P&O australia so you will really have something to complain about We enjoy talking to our next door neighbours wilst waiting and do not find this crappy

 

The OP is from Vancouver, BC. Perhaps people from that part of the world are more obsessive about every minute of their day going to schedule - better not suggest an Aussie cruise to her. ;) :p :eek: :D

 

We never even notice if the muster drill is running late or not. We try to get to the muster station early, order a drink, and either chat with other people or read our Kindles until they broadcast the signal.

[cormike1]

The OP is from Vancouver, BC. Perhaps people from that part of the world are more obsessive about every minute of their day going to schedule - better not suggest an Aussie cruise to her. ;) :p :eek: :D

 

We never even notice if the muster drill is running late or not. We try to get to the muster station early, order a drink, and either chat with other people or read our Kindles until they broadcast the signal.

 

I am embarrassed that this person is a Canadian!!!!! We usually are the ones apologising lol. I don't think people from Vancouver or BC are usually like this...just ask our Princess ambassador Vickie who posts a lot. She is such a sweetie and she is from BC. The above person sounds like they really, really need this cruise as they are totally stressed out haha.

 

Please don't judge us Canadians with this one, thank you very much!!

[alwalaska]

I hate to keep this thread at the top, but I have a Princess muster question, so I thought it kind of fit here.

 

How does the Island Princess handle muster since the refit? Only about 25% of her passengers fit in the theater.

[thinfool]

I hate to keep this thread at the top, but I have a Princess muster question, so I thought it kind of fit here.

 

How does the Island Princess handle muster since the refit? Only about 25% of her passengers fit in the theater.

 

Muster stations are all over the ship, not just the theater.

[Ethel5]

Just boarded Ruby Princess

Attending Muster Drill

Captain announced it as per the Peincess Patter

We got into Theatre and seated and instead of starting drill on time Princess delayed it by 20 minutes and just told us all to sit and relax

To chat to whoever is beside us

 

Normal crappy Princess service

Officers never mingle with passengers as we might tell them how inconsiderate they are

 

If this is the only thing you can complain about, you must be leading a charmed life.

[Jasperdo]

I don't normally post to threads like this, but I just had to after reading some of the OP's previous posts. Just 2 days ago on the Roll Call she wrote:

"A lovely surprise call first thing this morning

It was Princess offering us a free upgrade to a family suite."

And now she's complaining about how lousy Princess is because of a 20 minute delay in starting the muster drill. I just don't understand some people.

[OzKiwiJJ]

I hate to keep this thread at the top, but I have a Princess muster question, so I thought it kind of fit here.

 

How does the Island Princess handle muster since the refit? Only about 25% of her passengers fit in the theater.

 

Essentially Princess allocates a space, often a theatre or bar area, on the promenade deck because that is where you would board your lifeboat in any emergency that requires abandoning ship. Be aware that not every emergency requires the ship to be abandoned, in some cases they may just want all passengers in a known are of the ship just in case.

 

The area you are allocated to depends on your cabin location on the ship. Forward and you'd be in the theatre, mid-forward in the Wheelhouse Bar, midships would probably be Crooners, mid-aft Sabatinis and aft in the Bayou, assuming there are five muster stations. If they only have four muster stations then they might not use Crooners. They spread the passengers right throughout the ship though. Each location has emergency exits on to the promenade deck.

 

On Golden we were in a midships cabin and our muster station was the Explorers Bar.

 

We watched the crew doing a drill on one of the port days that we didn't go ashore. It was very interesting to see how it all worked with the lifeboats.

Edited May 8, 2016 by OzKiwiJJ

[Putterdude]

I suspect the delay was a result of the annual repositioning circus that goes on each May in Vancouver. Today the Ruby and the New Amsterdam were in port and that wouldn't ordinarily be a problem ..... other the fact it is May. I must say that BC Happy Girl is a long time poster on Vancouver threads and her post today is a bit out of character.

[moki'smommy]

I hate to keep this thread at the top, but I have a Princess muster question, so I thought it kind of fit here.

 

How does the Island Princess handle muster since the refit? Only about 25% of her passengers fit in the theater.

 

Muster stations are spread out all over the ship. Our station was in the casino. My understanding is that on Princess, they are all inside in places that have at least some seats. They use lounges, etc.

[Nanaoften]

Sorry your cruise started off on the wrong foot... Hope it got better... I learned a long tome ago that i am often going to have to wait.. Because of some inconvenience or another so i always bring a book, or my iPad or crocheting... Then I don't have to whine about waiting... I wouldn't even mind muster if i was on a cruise right now!

[pris993]

Just boarded Ruby Princess

Attending Muster Drill

Captain announced it as per the Peincess Patter

We got into Theatre and seated and instead of starting drill on time Princess delayed it by 20 minutes and just told us all to sit and relax

To chat to whoever is beside us

 

Normal crappy Princess service

Officers never mingle with passengers as we might tell them how inconsiderate they are

 

Did you board and decide not to have a good time?

 

I don't want officers mingling with passengers, I want them to do their jobs. If you have a complaint go to customer service and ask to talk to officer of the day.

 

Hope your mood improves for those traveling with you.

[delidan]

get a life. Go by plane and see what real delays are!!

[Go-Bucks!]

We got into Theatre and seated and instead of starting drill on time Princess delayed it by 20 minutes and just told us all to sit and relax to chat to whoever is beside us

 

 

The worst day in a cruise ship theatre sitting and talking to other people for 20 minutes ALWAYS beats my normal day at work running up and down hallways for 12 hrs on my feet!!!!!!! :rolleyes:

 

P.S. Learn to be grateful for having the time and money to take lovely vacations; most of the world will never have such blessings!

[easyboy]

20 minutes wait? Not a big deal for me!

[Pam in CA]

I've been quite a few cruises on a couple of other lines that had Muster out on deck, in the pouring rain or sweltering heat where you stood as cabin #'s were read off. As more passengers came, you were pushed back against the side of the ship which was fortunate because otherwise, you might faint or collapse. The PA systems were lousy and you had to wait until all passengers were there and checked off. I've seen people who needed medical assistance due to the conditions. And someone is complaining about being inside in the A/C and out of the weather for a few extra minutes. That makes Princess totally inconsiderate? They must not have gotten the message that you needed Muster to start NOW no matter what.

Edited May 8, 2016 by Pam in CA

[Jools.s]

Just boarded Ruby Princess

Attending Muster Drill

Captain announced it as per the Peincess Patter

We got into Theatre and seated and instead of starting drill on time Princess delayed it by 20 minutes and just told us all to sit and relax

To chat to whoever is beside us

 

I would guess that a large number of us cruise because we enjoy relaxing and chatting to fellow passengers. An extra 20 minutes to order a cocktail and start unwinding would not be considered much of a hardship. You might need to look elsewhere for sympathy on this one ;)

[By The Bay]

Going by the posters public profile, they are not first time cruisers and therefore this would not have been the first time a muster on another cruise did not start on-time.:confused:

 

I cannot believe that this post is for real. This is an example of a 1st world problem. It must be a bait, and it is working.:rolleyes:

 

I am sure they are sitting back with their wine and cheese having a good old chuckle.:(

 

In the 20+ cruises I have done, none have started at the advertised time. This is mainly caused by the late arrival of passengers, usually holding a drink in their hand.;)

[pablo222]

Just boarded Ruby Princess

 

We got into Theatre and seated and instead of starting drill on time Princess delayed it by 20 minutes and just told us all to sit and relax

 

Do you think you should change your posting name?

 

If a 20 minute delay is going to upset you, I think you will

find it very stressful being on a ship with 3000+ other fine

folks.

Edited May 8, 2016 by pablo222