Pre board safety video

[vegasdriven]

Just a bit concerned! We got the email to watch the safety video again before boarding (72 hrs before), which we did, but just received an urgent email to do so. It said final notice!

So I assume they did not receive the first attempt. 
We watched again just now, but I wonder if this one will work? I tried logging into my account thinking maybe that was what zi did wrong the first time, but couldn’t find anything about it on there so just watched the video from the email. 
Can anyone advise me on this or should I contact my ta?

[vegasdriven]

No help with this? Has everyone who has cruised lately received this email to watch the safety video again(after watching during online check in).

I did contact my ta, and she said we have completed everything as far as she can see( she is a regent specialist from a very well known luxury cruise travel company). 
I know I probably shouldn’t worry, but it is in my nature 😊

[Portolan]

As I recall, regardless of when you viewed the video as part of the check-in process, they require that you watch it again within 72 hours of boarding due to maritime regulations.  So, watching it twice has been the norm for us.

 

Edited December 19, 2022 by Portolan

[daetchief]

Aloha,

 

I've never seen a threatening message IRT the safety video being watched.  It's usually part of the pre-cruise routine/check-in and a simple formality.  Though, be advised, you WILL see it again onboard before you can view anything else on your monitor.

 

I would guess if you've watched it and didn't get credit - you're not alone and they will understand.

 

Enjoy your cruise.

[Eno-Bob]

Each member of your party will receive an email to watch the video.  If you click on one email link and watch it together the second party will not be credited with watching the video.  Each party must click the link in their own email and watch the complete video to be credited with watching the video.

 

[vegasdriven]

Ok. Enobob, that makes sense We only use the one email for the two of us, so I guess that is why the second request. Thanks all!

[cwn]

Don’t worry if they are not happy with your time watching the video from home…..it will be on the TV when you get to the suite and you will not be able to see anything else until you watch it again in the room. Since we were already on the ship when the second cruise began just changing cabins we watched it while we were setting up the new room. And we did several final notice emails while we were on the ship during the first cruise. It is all automated and the machines are only as smart as the designer makes them, which sometimes isn’t too smart!🤫

[Jimmcdaniel]

And the one in your suite is MUCH longer. We just turn it on as soon as we get in and start unpacking  and let it go. 

[cwn]

3 hours ago, Jimmcdaniel said:

And the one in your suite is MUCH longer. We just turn it on as soon as we get in and start unpacking  and let it go. 

Interesting , ours wasn’t. There was some general information at the end of the safety video from the CD. 

[GOARMY]

Sorry, recent Posters.  Cannot let "it go" as to tuning out when viewing the security video both at residence before leaving for Port of departure; or once-aboard whatever specific ship while unpacking. 

 

Realize that in the current (not past) COVID situation, cruise lines limit mass passenger assemblies whenever possible.  The usual first-day (before sail-away) gathering with Ship's Staff either in a Theater, or a particular venue designated as a "Muster Station" has been supplanted by "virtual" presentations on such rudimentary matters as to where those life jackets are stored in a particular Suite; location of the designated Muster Station; and protocol on complying with Staff directives in a situation requiring passengers' response to an emergency. 

 

A bit of reality based on personal experience.  

 

2011:  Aboard Cunard's "Queen Victoria" mid-South Atlantic enroute from Ft. Lauderdale to Southampton.  0015H.  20-second bone-jarring alarm goes off.  Jolted from sound sleep to attention by announcement from "The Bridge" from on-duty Officer advising:  "This is not a Drill.  Ship's personnel report to assigned stations; passengers, remain in cabin pending further notification."  The specific command was NOT to immediately report to our assigned muster station.  So--

 

That certainly got spouse of self's immediate attention.  Put on two layers of clothing; grabbed and donned life jackets; cleaned out Suite safe to secure personal stuff; and then, sat on the edge of our bed waiting developments.  

 

But, was somewhat assured by noting Victoria had not slowed down; no sudden jolt; seemed to remain on course; and no smells.  

 

Twenty minutes later--comes announcement from the Bridge by the Captain.  In typical British fashion, Captain advised this situation was the result of a fire alarm emanating from "a stack".  It had been checked-out.  No fire.  Faulty alarm.  Go back to bed. 

 

Right.  

 

Then--the Captain advised Crew:  "Repair from stations.  I say, Pipe Down; I say again Pipe Down".  He announced protocol required a complete safety debriefing of all Ship's staff involved in the alert the next morning.  Following which--all passengers would be advised of circumstances.  Anyone with questions was encouraged to meet with him. That procedure took place.  

 

Soos--the next morning, saw our Butler in the hallway.  Asked him where he was when the fit hit the shan.  Response:  Right outside our Suite at his assigned Muster Station ready to verify passengers entrusted to his watch were out of their Suites and headed to assigned muster station.  He had been with Cunard for 15 years.  This was the first time he had been required to respond to a real-life alarm.  He knew what to do.  

 

So did we.  

 

BTW:  At that time, Cunard required a complete safety briefing.  This included meeting at a muster station; donning life jacket; have it verified by Staff; then, literally, each group lining up--and placing a hand on the shoulder of the person in front of him/her--while leaving single file from that station when proceeding to the assigned Tender.   

 

Same procedure applied during our most-recent 2016 venture aboard Cunard.  Not-sure what the present protocols are.  

 

We NEVER take a safety procedure/protocol lightly.  It is not an inconvenience. 

 

Smooth sailings to us all.  Stay safe, and informed.  

 

GOARMY!

 

 

Edited December 20, 2022 by GOARMY
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[mj_holiday]

On the Voyager currently. Did get the email prior to boarding, was sure it didn’t get recorded and watched it again (sure not registered) When checking in at the port our first direction was to head to our muster station and got checked off and given a couple safety instructions. When we got to our cabin we found we couldn’t see anything on TV until we watched the video. 
The second and third video were both more detailed than the previous one. I feel I got more retained information from the videos and visit to muster station than I had from the pre covid process where you go to your muster station where you then wait for everyone to show up and just want to get vacation started. 

[fudgbug]

On 12/19/2022 at 1:54 PM, vegasdriven said:

No help with this? Has everyone who has cruised lately received this email to watch the safety video again(after watching during online check in).

I did contact my ta, and she said we have completed everything as far as she can see( she is a regent specialist from a very well known luxury cruise travel company). 
I know I probably shouldn’t worry, but it is in my nature 😊

Yes, we got an email to watch the safety video again.  There was a link in the email and it was a different video.