Old carnival muster drill photos

[geckoaz]

so times are a'changing..muster drills may be virtual. I loved the drills...it made me feel i was doing something special. Post your carnival drill photos.

[Saint Greg]

[Bgcruising]

Good times. I always think its bad luck to put on the life jackets and take pictures.  I dont know why, just me...lol

[Aplmac]

Carnival VICTORY - April 2009

 

That last photo: boarding at Barbados, islanders shown.

 

[lyannea]

I hate to admit it, but throughout the drill,

I was strategizing on the quickest way to exit the room, and

. It.Never.Worked.

[Saint Greg]

10 hours ago, lyannea said:

I hate to admit it, but throughout the drill,

I was strategizing on the quickest way to exit the room, and

. It.Never.Worked.

Best way is to get yourself closest to the door. My strategy is to be one of the last in there because they usually fill it up front to back And release you back to front. When they let out, the race is on to get one of the 8 alchemy bar seats.

 

Edited August 14, 2020 by Saint Greg

[Je Souhaite]

At first I thought, yeah, I wished I had an iPhone or small camera during muster drills.

 

then I saw some overcrowding pix and was suddenly glad I didn’t, going into a panic.

 

we always made our way as late as possible so that we could escape the minute it was over.  A mad dash actually.

 

 

[TNcruising02]

15 hours ago, lyannea said:

I hate to admit it, but throughout the drill,

I was strategizing on the quickest way to exit the room, and

. It.Never.Worked.

Same here!  Our drills on our last few cruises were in the theater.  There was no way to time it right because once one row filled up, they sent people to the next row all of the way in the back.  I guess the only way to avoid that problem is to arrive at the last minute, but I can't bring myself to do that.  We are always early for everything and it's hardwired.

Edited August 14, 2020 by TNcruising02

[phoneman69]

16 minutes ago, TNcruising02 said:

Same here!  Our drills on our last few cruises were in the theater.  There was no way to time it right because once one row filled up, they sent people to the next row all of the way in the back.  I guess the only way to avoid that problem is to arrive at the last minute, but I can't bring myself to do that.  We are always early for everything and it's hardwired.

Was there early myself the last 3 drills. Nice comfy seat and the drill was quick except they were looking for 4 guest that did not check in (have their ss card scanned) beats standing on the open deck with the life vest on. like the old days 1991 for me.

[TNcruising02]

6 minutes ago, phoneman69 said:

Was there early myself the last 3 drills. Nice comfy seat and the drill was quick except they were looking for 4 guest that did not check in (have their ss card scanned) beats standing on the open deck with the life vest on. like the old days 1991 for me.

Definitely.  I was so happy when I was on cruises that had muster drills inside.  It makes a huge difference.

[sfaaa]

17 hours ago, Aplmac said:

Some day, we can tell our grandkids this was how we conduct muster drill without social distancing and mask.

 

 

[Aplmac]

Carnival Victory - April 2008

[4hunters]

On 8/10/2020 at 3:28 PM, Saint Greg said:

Lol, love Saint Greg’s muster drills. Awfully similar to mine. 

[Aplmac]

2nd. November 2008 - Carnival VICTORY.

Just prior to departing Old San Juan, PR

[Aplmac]

Carnival Destiny

Quick 3-day Charter cruise, ex Bridgetown Barbados

after Cricket International happening, in April 2007

We did Antigua - Sint Maarten -  Saint Lucia.

 

Many many Barbados islanders on board.
Heck, everyone we knew!

 

[mitsugirly]

Gosh, I never even thought about virtual muster drills. Now that would be awesome! I'm not sure how they would and account for everyone watching though. Great pictures of everyone wearing their life jacket. I remember those days gone by. 

[naxer]

7 hours ago, mitsugirly said:

Gosh, I never even thought about virtual muster drills. Now that would be awesome! I'm not sure how they would and account for everyone watching though. Great pictures of everyone wearing their life jacket. I remember those days gone by. 

 

If I understand correctly, for the virtual muster drill on RCL, guests still have to go to their muster station and check in before sail away.  They ask a few questions.  (And as far as everyone watching--who knows what is being paid attention to by people at a usual muster drill? 😀).