skipping the muster drill

[G'ma]

Wow...I've never cruised before but this just seems ridiculous. Why would you skip something that could save your life? Awesome way to treat the staff!

 

He's blowing smoke. A cabin steward who did such a thing would be fired...

 

Don't believe this information....it's not true.

[G'ma]

I wonder if after 30 or 40 cruises if you'll feel the same way.

 

Well, after over 250 cruises on just about every kind of floating vessel, including a wild 28-day freighter cruise around So. American, I STILL go to the drill on any ship I find myself on.

 

Anyone who thinks they are so well-traveled that they don't need to attend this most important event is a fool.

[house7]

We didn't have a choice to go or not to go in 2006. Our cabin person actually came right in to check if we were there, they mean manditory. we did get to see dolphins in the water and take pictures during the musterdrill of them.

 

The children also enjoyed it in 2007. I think like others I would feel the same after 40 cruises...and would attend even b2b...I think I would be just greatful to go on that many cruises..30 min out of each would be worth it for 40 cruises.

[KuffMUp]

On our last cruise (RCCL first), we actually left the bar ahead of time, grabbed our lovely life vests, and headed toward our station before the dang thing started! I swear, half the boat (oops! ship) was actually there before hand! Couldn't believe it. It was over in short order because so many people showed up in a timely manner. It was the fastest we'd been on. And even though we were stuck in the back (like the other two drills when we left as the buzzer rang out!) it was a pleasant experience. Did I say pleasant?:eek: Now if they all would go that well.

[TrikeRider]

There are protocols in place for people who are in wheelchairs. These will be carefully explained to you once you're onboard.

 

Everyone attends the drill.....on their feet or in a wheelchair. You will be assisted throughout and will know exactly what to do in case of emergency.

 

 

I have been on a few cruises and not once, ever, has anyone mentioned protocols to me. I have always attended the drills.

[OceanDreams]

Lose a loved one in a fire, and see how cavalier skipping muster can be.

 

 

I really don't think those missing the muster drill would actually take responsibility....of course it would be someone elses fault. Sounds to me like they don't take credit for their actions.

 

OceanDreams

[MAZANDSTEVE]

That's exactly why you need to pay attention and understand what to do. That "entertainer" is somewhat trained but don't count on them fully in an emergency. They are not dedicated first responders. The "cruise staff" at our real muster on the SS Norway were as much of the chaos as the passengers. You are going to have to look out for yourself.

 

 

I think the fact that he made in entertaining made me pay attention otherwise I might have dozed off.:)

[spanner14]

There are protocols in place for people who are in wheelchairs. These will be carefully explained to you once you're onboard.

 

Everyone attends the drill.....on their feet or in a wheelchair. You will be assisted throughout and will know exactly what to do in case of emergency.

 

There are circumstances where the cruise line's special needs dept. will "excuse" you from a muster drill....if you're ill or in too much pain to get there.

 

If you have to walk down stairs during the muster drill, what happens if you can't walk? Do w/c users get to use the lifts?

[MrPete]

 

If you have to walk down stairs during the muster drill, what happens if you can't walk? Do w/c users get to use the lifts?

 

I would think that these are the cases where you NEED to practice evacuation. These questions wouldn't be asked if there was a real emergency.

[spanner14]

I would think that these are the cases where you NEED to practice evacuation. These questions wouldn't be asked if there was a real emergency.

 

I certainly will if I'm well enough on the day....depends how well the pain meds are working :(

 

It's been a few years since my last muster drill and I was more AB then; I can just remember having to walk down several flights of stairs (which I can't even do on a good day now) so I wondered what the protocol is.

[bagsybarlow]

We were very surprised and somewhat alarmed by the attitude of some passengers who turned up with alcoholic drinks an no life jackets and thinking they were clever. The crew just told them to stand at the back and the noise of the passengers almost drowned out the instructions being given.we did notice the big difference when we sailed with Celebrity Summit where everything was taken seriously and efficiently but at the same time with humour.

[Michuck]

Hubby and I have figured out (mostly by trial and error) which cabins hold their muster drill inside in one of the lounges, and then just book that cabin specifically. We go to it a bit early, with life vests in hand and a pina colada....always get a seat that way, and just relax 'til the drill officially starts....

[bigbenboys]

We were on Princess cruise leaving out of Laem Chabang (Bangkok). We booked the transfers through Princess. When we got there there were so many people tring to get on board. By the time we got onboard they had done the Muster Drill. We got no note in our room. Saying we were bad boys.

 

On RCL we have gone to the Chops Grille and had our drill from there.

 

Celebrity We went to the upper main dining room.

 

Muster Drill is just something that you need to do.

 

Bigbenboys

[kc320]

I certainly will if I'm well enough on the day....depends how well the pain meds are working :(

 

It's been a few years since my last muster drill and I was more AB then; I can just remember having to walk down several flights of stairs (which I can't even do on a good day now) so I wondered what the protocol is.

 

I often travel with a friend who had knee surgery...when she informed the staff of her mobility problem during muster drill assembly they escorted her on the elevator to our muster station...in a real emergency though that would probably not be possible.