MixerDave

I guess it would depend on where the ship is at that time.  If it is Athens, for example, it would be 1:30 AM.  Honolulu would be 1:30 PM

33 minutes ago, JimmyVWine said:

 

Of course it would be.  I am talking about an actual emergency that comes out of the blue.  It's not like the captain can notify the casino staff that there is going to be an emergency in 30 minutes and to please close the casino in advance of the pending problem.  

Sorry - I misunderstood your post

14 hours ago, mustgo said:

another Lax question .  Where is good to buy wine when staying on a Century Blvd hotel?

You might find the answer (or ask it) on the west coast departures thread

14 hours ago, JimmyVWine said:

 

We have too.  And all I could think the whole time we were there is: What if there were a real emergency that required people to go to that muster station?  Would the people playing table games walk away from their chips/money and head to their own muster station?  Would they refuse to budge, leaving no room for the people who are supposed to actually be there?  Would people grab whatever chips they could (theirs or otherwise) and bolt for the exits?  All in all, it seems like a horrible idea to have to gather there in the event of a bona fide, legitimate emergency.   

Do you actually think the casino is open at that time?

34 minutes ago, Hlitner said:

There are many reasons why we no longer cruise on RCI, but the muster drill is the least of it!  If folks are going to whine about a muster drill (less than 30 min out of your  cruise) then one can only imagine what happens when there is a real problem.  Muster drills are for your safety and is also an important part of the crew's constant training.  We had relatives on the ill-fated Viking Sky cruise (that nearly ran aground off Norway) who had to be evacuated off the deck of the ship (at 3am) by Norwegian helicopter.  The folks on that cruise were grateful for how the crew reacted in a true emergency and the familiarity gained from the muster drill may have actually saved lives.  

 

For those that have so much trouble with the muster drill we suggest they simply stay home or find another method of travel.

 

Hank

I don't have a problem with the muster drill as such - my problem is standing outside regardless of the weather.  Why can't RCI do as Celebrity (a sister line) and hold the drill in the dining rooms or other space like the theater and show an informative film? 

50 minutes ago, Daniel A said:

The Carnival Shareholder OBC is also good on any of the other Carnival Brand Lines.

The Military OBC varies by cruise length.

3 hours ago, john_galt said:

RCI Song of America, 1988. Back when muster drill was on deck and they called roll. 

 

Royal Caribbean still does it - one of the reasons I will never sail them again!!

13 hours ago, Gwendy said:

Princess really needs to get their act together, really badly organised compared to other cruise lines. Last cruise we were directed to theatre, no just go to wheel house bar, it’s full just stand somewhere,  start drill, nearly over and automated one from bridge comes in, let’s do it again meanwhile people just about keeling over from length of time standing in hot stuffy area.

who knows how they would cope in a real emergency.

oh I forgot the other drill on a sea day, where rough conditions made standing just about impossible but jammed into wheelhouse bar again

Get their act together - I was on a RCCL cruise from Tampa in April - muster drill was on the deck - had to stand in columns - thought I was in first grade.

If you go to this site, https://cruisedeckplans.com/  you can see the deck plans for all the ships.  There is a drop down that lets you drag one deck over the other to see it all.

Don't rely solely on a plug in Electric clock.  The ships power is not consistent and the clock will run slow.  I use an app called "giant clock" .  It is dimmable and has an alarm function.   We place it so we can see it from the bed.

15 hours ago, Haboob said:

 

The US Supreme Court thinks otherwise:

https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/04pdf/03-1388.pdf

That ruling only applies to Cruise ships that visit US ports.  It does not apply to foreign ports.

1 hour ago, oratheeexplorer said:

Has anyone stayed in this cabin?  Wondering if there is any noise from the Lido deck above it.  Also, Is there an extra overhang on the balcony?  I was told people above you can not see into your balcony...

 

M530 on Regal

Go to this site - https://cruisedeckplans.com/DP/deckplans/Regal-Princess

It gives you all the deck plans - and the ability to drag a deck plan over another - I personally would avoid this as it is directly below the Horizon Court - where you will hear chairs, food prep etc.

I would love a picture of the embarkation Patter. 

15 hours ago, oldjetdriver said:

I print invitations on 4x6 photo stock and print envelopes before the cruise.  Take extra envelopes for name changes. 

Meet and Greet Invitation sample.psd 2.86 MB · 6 downloads Invitation envelopes sample.docx 13.78 kB · 2 downloads

Where do you get current names??

On 11/16/2019 at 7:49 PM, lolabarola said:

Trouble is, with only one wastebin in the cabin the waste is inevitably mixed and paper is contaminated with food and other waste products so can’t be recycled. In the Patter today there was actually an email address and a message to address any environmental concerns by email with the Princess Environmental Dept www.canivalcompliance.com - no email address unfortunately. So I guess i may contact them once I arrive home, just be interested to read their policy on these things. 

 

This is also the first cruise, out of the many we’ve done, where we saw small pieces of plastic waste floating over quite a large area. Nothing to do with Princess, but sad to see anyway.

If you research you will find most plastic waste comes from 10 rivers - 2 in Africa and 8 in Asia.

https://nypost.com/2017/12/12/10-rivers-are-responsible-for-90-of-the-plastic-in-the-ocean/

I am hosting a M&G on a Princess ship - does anyone have advice on inviting offices and staff?  My contact gave me a list, but it is too many people.  Any suggestions for a invitation?

Thanks

I assume there was no problem returning on time.  The company seems big enough to deal with any problems.

I just wonder when people say their service dog "can detect low blood sugar, etc" what they do on an excursion.  Can "Fluffy" detect from a cruise ship balcony while there owner is off the ship, or is this all BS?

Many posts reference the ADA rules.  That is the AMERICAN disability act.  Do cruise ships have to comply?

I will be at the Doubletree as well.  I have confirmed they will shuttle us to buy wine, etc, but they want to do it the day you arrive, as they will be super busy in the morning.  They also shuttle to restaurants.

5 hours ago, scottca075 said:

 

I haven't stayed there, but I live in the area and have had a lot of family living in San Pedro over the years.

 

The Best Western is a fine hotel, the area, not so much. It isn't that it is dangerous or bad, just blah. It is fine for an overnight, but there are not many nice restaurants nearby. The only one in close proximity I like is Raffaello Ristorante, other than that you need to go aways for good.

I'm glad you recommended  Raffaello's - I'm staying near the port and thought this looked like a nice place.  We are staying at the DoubleTree and they tell me their shuttle will take us to restaurants. 

45 minutes ago, Marronnier said:

Thank you all for your answers. Thanks to Istone19 - I didn't realise Hawaii don't do 'Daylight saving'. That will make things a little easier.

LA will not be on Daylight savings in January, so there will only be 2 changes each way/

I have flights to LA on Southwest.  Due to the 737 Max problems, they automatically changed my flight.  I have EZAIR for a flight to London in June.  I just received a notice from my TA company of a flight departure change.  When I went to my booking, there was a notice there as well, and I had to acknowledge that I received it.

37 minutes ago, denmarks said:

I am not sure this is current.

 

Princess Contact List

Sapphire, Grand: Jenny Streeck (661) 284-4444
Streeck@princesscruises.com

Ruby: Craig Blish (661) 284-4417
cblish@princess.com

Regal & Coral: Bernadine Grayr (661) 284-4448
bgrayr@princesscruises.com

Royal: Darlene Howell (661) 284-4455
dhowell@princesscruises.com

Sun: Stacey Anderson (661) 284-4333
sanderson@princesscruises.com

Diamond: Diana Hall (661) 284-4449
dhall@princesscruises.com

Emerald, Island & Majestic: Rosanne Pennucci (661) 284-4443
rpennucci@princesscruises.com

Crown & Star: Jodi Rudolph (661) 284-4450
jrudolph@princesscruises.com

Golden, Pacific: Jan James (661) 284-4452
jjames@princesscruises.com

Caribbean & Sea: Coleen Reyes (661) 284-4447
creyes@princesscruises.com

Sky
???

I am arranging the M & G for the Star 12/4 to Hawaii.  

My contact is 

Diana Hall (661) 284-4449
dhall@princesscruises.com

1 hour ago, Uncle Happy said:

In case of an actual emergency,  I'm betting that no one will be confirming that you are at the correct muster station.  I know I'm going to the station that I happen to be closest to if the ship is in danger.  

And what if there is no room in the lifeboat?  Also, your muster station will think you are missing, and perhaps endanger a crew member sent to your cabin to look for you!!