Slept through the security briefing

[densol]

I always attend. I check the position of the allocated lifeboats and the best way to get to them - noting any key markers along the way ( in case of smoke or darkness) Those that dont attend the muster drill leave less people scrambling for my lifeboat in an emergency ! :D

[tracyanns]

Don't all of the ships do them in the lounges and theatres and dining spaces now? The last few I have been on have been this way and it is better as you have seats while waiting for everyone and you aren't sweating outside or freezing if sailing from the North in Winter...WORSE muster drill we EVER did was NY in January...OMG...freezing outside and it took FOREVER...they did rollcall and sent people for people and it was ridiculous...

[connieh1968]

:eek: We've skipped a few! Intentionally!!!

[MissDiva1]

Don't all of the ships do them in the lounges and theatres and dining spaces now? The last few I have been on have been this way and it is better as you have seats while waiting for everyone and you aren't sweating outside or freezing if sailing from the North in Winter...WORSE muster drill we EVER did was NY in January...OMG...freezing outside and it took FOREVER...they did rollcall and sent people for people and it was ridiculous...

 

They have stations outside and inside still........

[tnincy]

If they were as important as everyone says they would not sell alcohol until after the drill......just sayin....

 

 

a big LOL. like your thinking . i go, but i couldn't really tell you what all is said. after a couple of cruises, you more or less know the routine. i do check our cabin for where our muester station.

[MissDiva1]

a big LOL. like your thinking . i go, but i couldn't really tell you what all is said. after a couple of cruises, you more or less know the routine. i do check our cabin for where our muester station.

 

I bet the majority of people don't remember! Also your muster station is now printed on your sail and sign card.

[KatyAnn]

To me, it is just part of the ritual of cruising.

 

I wish I were at a muster drill right now because that would mean I was beginning a cruise.

[echo]

Hubby and I go to the muster station.. We did see where some neighbors of ours were arguing and yelling at the Carnival workers when they were told they had to go..:eek: Just do it and get over it.. You never know..:cool:

 

They should have been escorted off the ship.

[echo]

We've always gone. I want to be prepared. About year ago I was in Atlanta on the 19th floor at a buyers market and the fire alarms went off. I proceded to walk down the stairs, quickly. About the 7th floor the alarms stopped and we were told we didnt have to leave. On all those floors people ignored the alarms and continue to shop. 100s of people. I just didnt get it.

[evandbob]

I've been to a muster/safety drill on every one of my cruises. Hated to go when it was hot & humid in MIA and we had to wear the life jackets, but I did it anyway.

 

Imagine if no one went, there was an emergency, and no one knew what to do or where to go? The actual act of moving and walking to a muster station can prevent panic and mayhem - just like having an actual fire drill in your home with your family is better than just talking about it over dinner one night.

 

I wouldn't object if the cruiseline or the Coast Guard would fine anyone hiding out in their cabin during the safety briefing, say $50 or $100 for each malingerer.

 

And goshdagnabbit, fine each parent who allows their kid to push all the buttons in the elevator or pee in the adult hot tub too.

[mistshar]

I have health issues and I am unable to go outside and stand in the heat for a lengthy time. So on our last 2 cruises when I went and asked someone where I could go to wait during the drill on Carnival I couldn't get an answer. I finally just went into one of the theaters that was right next to where my husband went outside to the muster station. I could hear everything very clearly that was said. When it was over he came in and said that he couldn't hear anything. I said that's o.k. I heard everything.

 

The next one was on NCL and I asked where to go on there and no one knew anything on there either. Finally someone told me to go back to my cabin and stay while my husband was at the drill and for him to tell them where I was and why I was there.

 

I thought they were supposed to have a special designated place for people with health issues to go during the muster drill if they couldn't tolerate it but apparently if they do it is hard to find out where it is.

[mistshar]

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Edited September 8, 2011 by mistshar

[mommyto3girls:)]

We missed the drill on our first cruise. Unintentionally. We were on the deck drinking as were several other passengers. Noone came to tell us and we did not heat the announcement. The second one we were not able to avoid. I am able to locate my own muster station and follow written directions in the unlikely event of an emergency. I would have liked to have missed that one too. If they wanted to get people to willingly attend they could give out a free drink following the information.:)

[vacruizer]

I've been to a muster/safety drill on every one of my cruises. Hated to go when it was hot & humid in MIA and we had to wear the life jackets, but I did it anyway.

 

Imagine if no one went, there was an emergency, and no one knew what to do or where to go? The actual act of moving and walking to a muster station can prevent panic and mayhem - just like having an actual fire drill in your home with your family is better than just talking about it over dinner one night.

 

I wouldn't object if the cruiseline or the Coast Guard would fine anyone hiding out in their cabin during the safety briefing, say $50 or $100 for each malingerer.

 

And goshdagnabbit, fine each parent who allows their kid to push all the buttons in the elevator or pee in the adult hot tub too.

 

Agreed. A Coast Guard fine or disembarkation would cut down on the no-shows. Anyone who thinks they know it all or it's not worth their time should talk to the folks who were on the Star Princess when the fire broke out a few years ago and everyone was called to their muster stations in the middle of the night.

[Blurgh]

At least on Carnival they go through the motions and take you to the lifeboats. Princess you normally sit in your muster bar because the crowd is too old to be bothered.

 

Last Carnival muster I went to, I was watching football and no one from my group told me what my cabin number was. :D So, I just had to show up at some random muster lifeboat drill and tell them I didn't know where my room was, thus I couldn't find the muster station.

[mechcc]

We've gone to it on both of our cruises and will on the next two cruises we have planned. However, I have panic attacks in large groups of people and last time we got there right after they called it. I was in the row right against the wall with a ton of people in front of me. I started freaking out a bit and hyperventilating. Next time will wait till the majority of people go in so I can be in the front. Really started my cruise off badly. I just couldn't believe how many people they packed into such a small place. My poor DH. He knew what was going to happen when they kept putting people in front of us.:(

 

I have the same problem. I go early and tell the person at the station that I am clostophobic (spelling?). Sometimes they allow me to stand at the railing and other times they send me to the lounge with those that are handicapped.

[5waldos]

At least on Carnival they go through the motions and take you to the lifeboats. Princess you normally sit in your muster bar because the crowd is too old to be bothered.

 

Last 2 musters in spring of this year, we were not lined up but rather sat in the art gallery (Dream) and the bar (Spirit).

 

I go, just as I check out the exits on planes. Just in case. And as noted above, these are not Carnival rules but rather a higher order.

Edited October 17, 2011 by 5waldos

[DarthGrady]

I am not saying its right but in the past we've always hid so we didnt have to do the cattle call. So i've never done one, so this time when we took my sister i made a big deal about it and we were going to do it!!

 

but we feel asleep.. i remember our door opening but i was so tired that i didnt care to figure out who it was! who it was, was carnival staff checking the rooms for people but saw us asleep and left us alone.. i sorta love that guy now..

 

anyone else had a experience like this!?

 

I missed the one on Destiny last month, but it was due mostly to my open bar card and subsequent intoxication. ;)

 

Seriously though, I hate the muster drills. They need to figure out a less obtrusive way to conduct them. Maybe just have folks stop by their station at some point before sail away and check in. That way you know where your station is in case of emergency. They could then deliver the tired old spiel at some point over the PA.

[MSRussell]

When I was on the Liberty last month, I faithfully went to the drill. When I got back to the room, there was a notice in my mailbox, starting with "Since you weren't able to make the drill", then 4 pages of instructions on where to go in case of emergency.

Never did find out why they thought I wasn't there...lol.

Melanie

[emmysmommy]

In case this has not been mentioned... on our recent Spirit cruise my mom who had a wheelchair did not have to attend. The room steward told my dad to go for the both of them. I was surprised at that.

 

As for me, I do everything I'm told and havent' missed a drill. :p [just don't ask DH if this is true!.]

[2tall]

I've thought about trying to hide...but the truth is that the muster drill sort of feels like the "start" of the cruise for me...like it's official that we will soon be at sea. I've actually come to like it for that reason...

[crusinpsychRN]

People who don't go cause everyone else to wait and wait and wait and wait. Thanks.

[ashley0826]

On RCI we were held there once because passengers weren't there. Talk about the walk of shame. When the late people walked by they all got the stink eyes.

[CJinFLA00]

Couple weeks ago on the Freedom the Muster drill seem to last forever! They finally told my MIL with bad knees and few others that they could leave. We stayed for at least 5 more minutes until it was finally over. They need a better process for sure.

[av8tr21]

Missing it by accident is one thing, but to miss on purpose? Not very responsible IMO, even if you have cruised a thousand times. Same rule applies to the safety briefing when you fly. I fly pretty often, and even though I can recite the briefing with my eyes closed I still pay attention. You never know what can happen...