CrownGal Posted April 8, 2009 #1 Share Posted April 8, 2009 Do you go to the muster drill? It's not mandatory, is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruizer_J Posted April 8, 2009 #2 Share Posted April 8, 2009 Yes, it is mandatory. We wouldn’t try to skip it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pearlbill Posted April 8, 2009 #3 Share Posted April 8, 2009 Absolutely. It is mandatory. It can be a lot of fun too. It's all part of the cruise experience. Pearl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'm on holiday Posted April 8, 2009 #4 Share Posted April 8, 2009 Don't hide in your cabin, they will bang on your door! Go...have a chuckle...it only lasts 20 minutes or so! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoPippy Posted April 8, 2009 #5 Share Posted April 8, 2009 and take a picture of your dw and tell people this was what she wore on formal nite!:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted April 8, 2009 #6 Share Posted April 8, 2009 Why wouldn't you go? It could save your life! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimpleKnowledge Posted April 8, 2009 #7 Share Posted April 8, 2009 Be sure to take your sunglasses :cool:. For some reason, regardless what side of the ship you are on, the sun will be right in your eyes. But the best thing about the muster drill, besides everyone is chuckling because they feel ridiculous, is that the ship is leaving port soon! Run down to your stateroom, throw that stupid orange thing onto the bed and go scope out a great spot on the upper decks! Bon Voyage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted April 8, 2009 #8 Share Posted April 8, 2009 Welcome to Cruise Critic. On HAL they also take roll call. If you don;t show up, you get a letter as to where and when you are to report the next morning for lifeboat drill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uppitycats Posted April 8, 2009 #9 Share Posted April 8, 2009 If you don't go to muster drill, they will track you down (usually a letter will appear in your cabin) and you'll have a "make-up" session the next day. Why wouldn't you go to a muster drill?? It's for your benefit. You'll learn about what you might need to know in an emergency. But then, maybe you're one of those folks who ignore the flight attendants who try to explain what to do on an airplane should there be a problem.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare silentbob007 Posted April 8, 2009 #10 Share Posted April 8, 2009 Just go and get it over with. I've been on ships where they've held everyone until they were all checked in ... let's just say that most people were not happy with the passengers strolling in 15 minutes late with an officer escort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrownGal Posted April 8, 2009 Author #11 Share Posted April 8, 2009 If you don't go to muster drill, they will track you down (usually a letter will appear in your cabin) and you'll have a "make-up" session the next day. Why wouldn't you go to a muster drill?? It's for your benefit. You'll learn about what you might need to know in an emergency. But then, maybe you're one of those folks who ignore the flight attendants who try to explain what to do on an airplane should there be a problem.... Yep, I might be one of them folks....I guess since they have cameras all over the ships then having intimate relations on the balcony during the drill is a no-no also? Hmm.. I may have to try just to see what happens, and see if I get that letter you speak of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathyz Posted April 8, 2009 #12 Share Posted April 8, 2009 Yep, I might be one of them folks....I guess since they have cameras all over the ships then having intimate relations on the balcony during the drill is a no-no also? Hmm.. I may have to try just to see what happens, and see if I get that letter you speak of. All I can say is 'wow'......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
librarian1 Posted April 8, 2009 #13 Share Posted April 8, 2009 And let your fellow passengers mill around aimlessly waiting for you to show up? :confused: It's mandatory. Just do it. The life you save may be your own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zacc Posted April 8, 2009 #14 Share Posted April 8, 2009 An intimate relationship on the balcony only takes 20 minutes:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted April 8, 2009 #15 Share Posted April 8, 2009 Do you go to the muster drill? It's not mandatory, is it? Every passenger is required to attend the muster drill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrownGal Posted April 8, 2009 Author #16 Share Posted April 8, 2009 If you don't go to muster drill, they will track you down (usually a letter will appear in your cabin) and you'll have a "make-up" session the next day. Why wouldn't you go to a muster drill?? It's for your benefit. You'll learn about what you might need to know in an emergency. But then, maybe you're one of those folks who ignore the flight attendants who try to explain what to do on an airplane should there be a problem.... Actually, I have no problem going to a muster drill. My OP was just a basic question about is it mandatory. I was just intrigued by the above response. It didn't take long for the negativity to start up. So I figured ME BEING ONE OF THOSE FOLKS I should say something to shock Ms. Uppity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarlenna Posted April 8, 2009 #17 Share Posted April 8, 2009 Some things are just never funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrownGal Posted April 8, 2009 Author #18 Share Posted April 8, 2009 Wasn't trying to be funny. I asked a question, I got a wise response, so I responded. Did I post a :D or a LOL? No. What's funny here is how uptight everyone around here is. :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klfrodo Posted April 8, 2009 #19 Share Posted April 8, 2009 An intimate relationship on the balcony only takes 20 minutes:eek: ONLY? :eek: I could be done and back up on the Lido deck with a fresh beverage. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serene56 Posted April 8, 2009 #20 Share Posted April 8, 2009 On Princess the Muster drill is done in Lounges- Very easy - over within a few minutes-- you dont have to wear the life jacket until they tell you to. (show up at the last minute-- you have to stand because there wont be no more seats left) Everything is closed-- stewards are supposed to go in and check the cabins. (i dont know how they would do a roll- call to see if you are there or not) What's funny here is how uptight everyone around here is. This subject is not a "funny" subject. there is nothing funny about the muster drill- it can save your life if there is indeed an emergency. There are some HOT subjects that you should steer away from- this is one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Ellen Posted April 8, 2009 #21 Share Posted April 8, 2009 Muster Drill IS serious. Also, it is a PITA waiting for those who think they have something 'better' to do while the rest of us are waiting for them to be called again, and again, and again.... FWIW - after our first cruise, the ship sank on the next sailing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KULPN Posted April 8, 2009 #22 Share Posted April 8, 2009 It is most definately mandatory! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiserbryce Posted April 8, 2009 #23 Share Posted April 8, 2009 yes its mandatory...people have, on occasion found a way to skip, but is it really worth it? What are you going to do? Everything is closed and its not like you can just hang out by the pool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uppitycats Posted April 8, 2009 #24 Share Posted April 8, 2009 Actually, I have no problem going to a muster drill. My OP was just a basic question about is it mandatory. I was just intrigued by the above response. It didn't take long for the negativity to start up. So I figured ME BEING ONE OF THOSE FOLKS I should say something to shock Ms. Uppity. I wasn't shocked. Or offended. I really don't pay much attention to stupid responses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morecruise4me Posted April 8, 2009 #25 Share Posted April 8, 2009 Do you go to the muster drill? It's not mandatory, is it? CrownGal--I hope you have a great cruise! On our first cruise we felt totally stupid walking around in our life vests. But we discovered very quickly that the muster drill can be a hoot:D Lots of folks are already 3 sheets to the wind by the time they get there, you're packed together like sardines, it's hot, smelly...all part of the "welcome to your cruise" experience. We look forward to it now! Go to the drill, enjoy the show. :) BTW if you get intimate on your balcony just remember those cameras are on the outside of the ship. Someone else might be enjoying YOUR show :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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