Muster drill when embarkation is an overnight

[Pens fan]

We just switched from the cancelled 9/28 Gem cruise to the 10/08 one. It begins in Quebec City with an overnight on the 8th and sail away on the 9th. I'm wondering when they will hold the muster drill - on the 8th or the 9th?

 

Has anyone experienced this before? Thanks!

[don't-use-real-name]

Over a year ago took the B2B Boston Quebec Boston cruise on the Dawn and the

muster drill was held about a half hour to an hour before sailing that next day.

 

This is when everyone is required to be on board !

 

Muster drills are best held while the ship is in port and stable and for another reason

if the ship sets sail and hasn't had a MD suddenly has an issue requiring action

(you are a half hour out of the harbor/port and need to say abandon ship)

-what action is to be taken

- where to go

- what to do

- what to bring wear

- where do I find the life vests

- etc. etc. etc.

[Pens fan]

Thanks! That makes sense. I wanted to make sure if we headed back out to explore Quebec City some more on the first day, we wouldn't miss the drill.

[Afgonz]

Is there a certain time you must be on board on that Friday to check in...paperwork states 4 p.m. but the ship will be there, wasn't sure if there was a certain time to check in.

[don't-use-real-name]

Is there a certain time you must be on board on that Friday to check in...paperwork states 4 p.m. but the ship will be there, wasn't sure if there was a certain time to check in.

 

From what I understand registration-check in goes on pretty much till midnight.

 

Your portered luggage service stops around 6pm and you have to do a walk-on with it or wait till the

next day.

 

Best way is to check-in as soon as possible have your luggage portered on the ship and delivered to

your stateroom. Once you have registered and received your cabin key cards - you do not need to board

at the time - come back and board at anytime.

 

As with any procedure check with NCL for any changes in this and read on from CC posters for any other

developments.

 

Basically the ship is your hotel for the overnight stay - once checked in you can come and go like any other hotel.

Best to board at least by early evening to make sure your luggage was properly delivered to your cabin -

then you can hang and sort your casual cruise wear.

With a ship like the DAWN* * The GEM being of similar size and capacity would be the same scenario.

The check-in runs pretty smoothly since the volume of folks checking in is spread out over almost a 24 hour period.