Surrealistic Posted June 11, 2014 #1 Share Posted June 11, 2014 After my last cruise on the Splendor, I made a beautiful screen saver of the ship at Grand Turk. I love to look at it and dream about my wonderful cruise. Today, however, I was struck by the fact that the lifeboats were not all the same. That got me to thinking......why? Any ideas? And how are decisions made with regard to which lifeboat you occupy should the necessity exist? Just curious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WLHyatt Posted June 11, 2014 #2 Share Posted June 11, 2014 There are the normal lifeboats that hold around 150 each, a tender boat which holds around 117 people, and two rescue boats that hold about 60 each. Then there are all the rafts that inflate when they hit the water. Other than those three categories the lifeboats should be similar to each other since they stay with that ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRJ700 Posted June 11, 2014 #3 Share Posted June 11, 2014 After my last cruise on the Splendor, I made a beautiful screen saver of the ship at Grand Turk. I love to look at it and dream about my wonderful cruise. Today, however, I was struck by the fact that the lifeboats were not all the same. That got me to thinking......why? Any ideas? And how are decisions made with regard to which lifeboat you occupy should the necessity exist? Just curious. That's it. We are officially out of topics to discuss on Cruise Critic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Reid Posted June 12, 2014 #4 Share Posted June 12, 2014 That's it. We are officially out of topics to discuss on Cruise Critic! Not yet! Has anyone ever smuggled rum runners successfully onto a lifeboat while abandoning ship? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEXASMUNK Posted June 12, 2014 #5 Share Posted June 12, 2014 based on your cabin location....the suites have private balconies on the lifeboats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjcruiser Posted June 12, 2014 #6 Share Posted June 12, 2014 Not yet! Has anyone ever smuggled rum runners successfully onto a lifeboat while abandoning ship? No, but I'm sure someone would try, or have an idea on how to get away with it (lol). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlanoTim Posted June 12, 2014 #7 Share Posted June 12, 2014 (edited) After my last cruise on the Splendor, I made a beautiful screen saver of the ship at Grand Turk. I love to look at it and dream about my wonderful cruise. Today, however, I was struck by the fact that the lifeboats were not all the same. That got me to thinking......why? Any ideas? And how are decisions made with regard to which lifeboat you occupy should the necessity exist? Just curious. This info for Carnival Splendor came from cruisedeckplans: Life Saving Appliances 2 - emergency rescue boats - occupancy 60 - total 120 1 - tender boat - occupancy 117 - total 117 23 - motor lifeboats - occupancy 150 - total 3450 64 - davit launched life rafts - occupancy 35 - total 2240 5 - davit launched life rafts - occupancy 25 - total 125 Grand total lifesaving capacity: 6052 Hope that helps some. Edited June 12, 2014 by PlanoTim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishnyc Posted June 12, 2014 #8 Share Posted June 12, 2014 And how are decisions made with regard to which lifeboat you occupy should the necessity exist? Just curious. Your lifeboat is the one in front of your muster station. Unless you have FTTF. Then you get on the first one you come to, and push all others out of the way, ESPECIALLY those darn platinums. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare AtSeaWithChris Posted June 12, 2014 #9 Share Posted June 12, 2014 (edited) Not yet! Has anyone ever smuggled rum runners successfully onto a lifeboat while abandoning ship? If that happens, I will. ;) Fist-pumping gleeful rum runner!!! Edited June 12, 2014 by MamallamaAndDaddy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine5715 Posted June 12, 2014 #10 Share Posted June 12, 2014 Can we take food on the life boat? Where is the smoking areas on the life boat or just on the life rafts? Are the crew manning my lifeboat part of the $2.00 tip pool or should I tip when I get on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlanesman Posted June 12, 2014 #11 Share Posted June 12, 2014 Not yet! Has anyone ever smuggled rum runners successfully onto a lifeboat while abandoning ship? how about..can you get fttf for the lifeboats? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyDAC Posted June 12, 2014 #12 Share Posted June 12, 2014 (edited) Which lifeboats have a Serenity area? And if you have FTTF, is that last word really "Fun".........or a different word? ;) Edited June 12, 2014 by LadyDAC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Reid Posted June 12, 2014 #13 Share Posted June 12, 2014 If the call to abandon ship occurs on Elegant Night, will a dress code be enforced for getting on a lifeboat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyDAC Posted June 12, 2014 #14 Share Posted June 12, 2014 If the call to abandon ship occurs on Elegant Night, will a dress code be enforced for getting on a lifeboat? No cowboy hats allowed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lottsomom Posted June 12, 2014 #15 Share Posted June 12, 2014 Thanks for the laughs tonight!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruising_diva Posted June 12, 2014 #16 Share Posted June 12, 2014 You people are freaking hilarious! :) Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EZ4 Posted June 12, 2014 #17 Share Posted June 12, 2014 Here's a short scene from one of the funniest episodes of Married...With Children, when the luxury cruise ship Sea Dodge went down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruising_diva Posted June 12, 2014 #18 Share Posted June 12, 2014 Can I get Any Time Dining on the lifeboats? Will towel animals still be supplied? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olcar Posted June 12, 2014 #19 Share Posted June 12, 2014 Just early dining and yes to the towel animals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dayenu Posted June 12, 2014 #20 Share Posted June 12, 2014 Your lifeboat is the one in front of your muster station. Unless you have FTTF. Then you get on the first one you come to, and push all others out of the way, ESPECIALLY those darn platinums. ;) LOL I love the way your mind works :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisinKibble Posted June 12, 2014 #21 Share Posted June 12, 2014 How much of an OBC do you get on the lifeboats, should they be used? Also, what is the proper procedure to make demands to J.H.'s blog from the lifeboat? Do they all have WiFi with free connectivity to his blog so you can make demands, as is your birth right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goduckies05 Posted June 12, 2014 #22 Share Posted June 12, 2014 Are the there any shows? Sent from my SM-G900P using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Reid Posted June 12, 2014 #23 Share Posted June 12, 2014 I heard that after 24 to 36 hours, Sunshine lifeboats have that funny sewage smell and buckets are used to collect leaks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olcar Posted June 12, 2014 #24 Share Posted June 12, 2014 Are the there any shows? Sent from my SM-G900P using Forums mobile app Precanned sinking music sung when the ship hits with the dancers lip syncing to it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kycruiser87 Posted June 12, 2014 #25 Share Posted June 12, 2014 How much of an OBC do you get on the lifeboats, should they be used? Also, what is the proper procedure to make demands to J.H.'s blog from the lifeboat? Do they all have WiFi with free connectivity to his blog so you can make demands, as is your birth right? All good thoughts, but what about chair hogs? Will there be an enforced time limit on how long you can be gone from your seat? Inquiring minds need to know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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