Muster Drill

[Ian Kennedy]

It's always been before for us, even 10 years ago, never after. There is a late drill for anyone who doesn't turn up to the first / is late to board.

[floridalover5623]

My understanding is that the poster recommends getting a seat close to the exit for the drill so as not to miss sailaway, not for an actual emergency muster.

 

 

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Getting a seat near the entrance is better since you can get out the door ASAP once your jacket is secured. All the times I've been to a muster drill the people are really slow getting back to their cabins and the elevators are out of the question. It's easier to slip out as soon as possible to beat the traffic jam.

[jensue1]

On one of our cruises (not princess) muster drill as outside in the burning sun. Everyone had to stand in their life jackets and we had to wait for a very long time in the heat because some people thought they didn't need to go to muster drill. When they were finally escorted to muster they were met by very annoyed and uncomfortable people booing them!

[swscruiser]

It's good to get there early & get a seat near the door to beat the mad rush back to the cabin. :D

btw- they don't track people who don't show for muster. They were sending out letters at one time if by some reason you didn't scan in but that has stopped.

 

On our last Princess Jan 17 Carnival 9/16. They tracked people who were not at their muster stations and they had to attend a next morning muster drill

[IECalCruiser]

My understanding is that the poster recommends getting a seat close to the exit for the drill so as not to miss sailaway, not for an actual emergency muster.

 

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We have never had a problem getting on deck for sailaway after muster. For some muster stations such as the Casino you want to get there early so that you can find a seat and not have to stand through the muster drill. Did that once and never again. On several of our recent cruises you were directed to a table to sit and had no choice of being near the exit. If you got there early you were seated as far from the exit as possible and had the longest wait to leave.

 

 

 

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[h3rjp]

I'm not normally one for following instructions, but for muster drill I make a point of it.

 

I will always wait until the emergency alarm has sounded before going down. Especially as because there may be a different staircase route between your cabin and the muster station which is good to be familiar with. Whichever way the primary escape route arrow points on the back of the cabin door, that's the route I follow.

 

Like most people on this board, I've heard the drill lots of times and know it word for word. But I also give my attention.

 

But then again I always make a note of the number of seat rows between me and an exit on a plane; and I also make a note of where the fire equipment cupboard is nearest my cabin. Maybe I just like being prepared [emoji3]

 

 

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[floridalover5623]

On our last Princess Jan 17 Carnival 9/16. They tracked people who were not at their muster stations and they had to attend a next morning muster drill

Princess used to track the missing people but that doesn't seem to be the case any longer. At least since last Nov on 2 different ships.

At one time they would announce you name over the loud speakers & call you to another make-up meeting following the regular drill (30-40 people) and other times they simply sent you a letter detailing the specifics of the drill.

[Ian Kennedy]

They certainly scheduled a second drill it was in the patter, plus there were people called after the drill. They also have all the information on the TV when you first turn it on. A very annoying video when you are on a two week cruise and they reset the entire system between weeks and you have to watch it all again. They don't make you do the drill the second week.

[floridalover5623]

I'm not normally one for following instructions, but for muster drill I make a point of it.

 

I will always wait until the emergency alarm has sounded before going down. Especially as because there may be a different staircase route between your cabin and the muster station which is good to be familiar with. Whichever way the primary escape route arrow points on the back of the cabin door, that's the route I follow.

 

Like most people on this board, I've heard the drill lots of times and know it word for word. But I also give my attention.

 

At one muster I sat there catching a quick snooze & they kept bothering me to stay awake during the talk. :p No sleeping during the drill.

But then again I always make a note of the number of seat rows between me and an exit on a plane; and I also make a note of where the fire equipment cupboard is nearest my cabin. Maybe I just like being prepared [emoji3]

 

 

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At another muster (different ship) I wasn't allowed to stay in the area because I had my head phones on during the talk even though I didn't have to attend the 2nd drill.

[nanabananna]

Before sail-a-way

 

Pay attention no matter how many times one has "been there done that" mode. If it is ever needed, someone will panic and forget what they learned. It might be you that is calm and can help them out.

[Pierlesscruisers]

Like I said previously, the do scan people entering but nothing is done about those that don't attend.

 

Tell that to the few people they paged over the intercom who didn't show up for the muster drill on the FLL-SFO cruise we just got off of!

 

Tom

[floridalover5623]

Before sail-a-way

 

Pay attention no matter how many times one has "been there done that" mode. If it is ever needed, someone will panic and forget what they learned. It might be you that is calm and can help them out.

What's to remember? Find find your muster station & go where they tell you. It's the crew that has to do all the work.

It's most likely that should a true emergency ever arise, it's everyone for themselves.

[easyboy]

Have also not been required to attend the muster drill on 2nd segment f our B2B.

[floridalover5623]

Tell that to the few people they paged over the intercom who didn't show up for the muster drill on the FLL-SFO cruise we just got off of!

 

Tom

It's no big deal. Go to the makeup session & listen to the talk.

Which ship was that on?

[Ian Kennedy]

It's a legal requirement for the ship to provide it to everyone, so it is a big deal to them.

[Lucky TGO]

On one of our cruises (not princess) muster drill as outside in the burning sun. Everyone had to stand in their life jackets and we had to wait for a very long time in the heat because some people thought they didn't need to go to muster drill. When they were finally escorted to muster they were met by very annoyed and uncomfortable people booing them!

 

My first three cruises were on Costa Cruise lines (1978) and that's where the muster drill was outside. Exactly how you described it.

Tony

[nanabananna]

There is always some that believe they know everything about everything...so if "you" know it all then "you" don't have anything to worry about.

I just try to avoid people with this kind of attitude.

[OCruisers]

My first three cruises were on Costa Cruise lines (1978) and that's where the muster drill was outside. Exactly how you described it.

Tony

 

Gosh, Tony, I also remember how awful the muster drills on Costa were. :eek:

Some cruise lines still have folks going outside ....

So happy we don't have to do it on Princess! :D

[caribill]

On one of our cruises (not princess) muster drill as outside in the burning sun. Everyone had to stand in their life jackets and we had to wait for a very long time in the heat because some people thought they didn't need to go to muster drill.

 

cruise line a (not Princess): Outside downwind from the exhaust of the fueling barge. Exhaust fumes in our direction for the entire time.

 

cruise line b (not Princess): Outside on a cold and windy day. Almost every passenger did not have a jacket or sweater to try to keep warm

[jensue1]

My first three cruises were on Costa Cruise lines (1978) and that's where the muster drill was outside. Exactly how you described it.

Tony

 

It was rcl. Had a wonderful cruise but still remember that muster drill!

[SwissDave]

There is always some that believe they know everything about everything...so if "you" know it all then "you" don't have anything to worry about.

I just try to avoid people with this kind of attitude.

 

And it's those who 'know it all' who are the biggest danger, and are are usually the ones to ignore instructions preferring to do their own thing thinking they are only ones who know better than people with several years of continual training.

[MissP22]

Not to take sides with anyone but with all this talk about muster rules I haven't heard anything new in years and even that was a warning about coffee pots. I can see why some folks try to avoid muster after hearing it so many times.

If you know where your muster station is located, what to bring with you and how to put on your life jacket, what else can you possible learn that would be life threatening?

[upwarduk]

---after hearing it so many times.

If you know where your muster station is located, what to bring with you and how to put on your life jacket, what else can you possible learn that would be life threatening?

 

And these are the people who will be claiming compensation from the cruise line if the mandatory muster doesn't take place.:evilsmile:

[SwissDave]

Not to take sides with anyone but with all this talk about muster rules I haven't heard anything new in years and even that was a warning about coffee pots. I can see why some folks try to avoid muster after hearing it so many times.

If you know where your muster station is located, what to bring with you and how to put on your life jacket, what else can you possible learn that would be life threatening?

 

Between 2015 and 2016 the wording and information given in the announcements at muster drill changed. If you have not noticed then you probably weren't listening.

[MissP22]

Between 2015 and 2016 the wording and information given in the announcements at muster drill changed. If you have not noticed then you probably weren't listening.

There was nothing that changed of great importance that would affect me in any way.

The only really important things are what muster station location to go to and how to put on a life jacket. All the rest most of us have heard many times over and can repeat it by heart.

btw- What were those major changes I missed out on?