PostcardJar Posted November 27, 2016 #1 Share Posted November 27, 2016 We are scheduled to sail on the Summit on the Dec. 24 holiday cruise. The departure time from San Juan is 8:30 p.m. This brings a couple questions to mind: 1. How does that work with the muster drill? Usually the drill is shortly before, but that would be during dinner. Do they do the drill early, or does the dinner schedule change? 2. That is a later departure time than we've had for other cruises. Are we still able to board shortly before noon? (Let's be honest, we just want on the ship!) Thanks in advance for any information. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Champagne Cruiser Posted November 27, 2016 #2 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Boarding time is the same. I know in Blu they give you an assigned time just for the first night because of the Muster Drill but we were able to change it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandtrap328 Posted November 27, 2016 #3 Share Posted November 27, 2016 San Juan is a great place to explore and a great place to start a cruise. To answer your question: the Mustard Drill is between the Appetizer Course and the Entrée Course! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hues of blue Posted November 27, 2016 #4 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Just off the Summit last month and the muster drill was at 7:45. We just ate in the buffet that night but easily could have made our 6 pm dinner time. Sherri Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron_L Posted November 27, 2016 #5 Share Posted November 27, 2016 We opted for the buffet that night, too, but mostly so we could be outside for sail away. We boarded by 11am and were on board enjoying our drink package all day :). We had been in San Juan for three days before, so we did our share of exploring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auburn1998 Posted November 27, 2016 #6 Share Posted November 27, 2016 We just got off Summit and muster drill was 10 min after we finished dessert in Main dining room (6 pm). Btw having sailed numerous times on Summit request Chambi to be your waiter. He is best ever. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divingaggie Posted November 27, 2016 #7 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Muster drill started at 7:45 and took maybe 15 minutes. We opted to eat right after and missed sailaway. Sent from my LGLS991 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divingaggie Posted November 27, 2016 #8 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Also, we arrived at the port by 11:30 and were on the ship by noon. It was super easy--hardest part was in the taxi trying to get into the pier area. Lots of traffic. Sent from my LGLS991 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PostcardJar Posted November 28, 2016 Author #9 Share Posted November 28, 2016 Thanks, everyone, for the replies! That helps us with our planning. I think we'll board early, enjoy the ship and the amenities, eat an early dinner, do the drill and enjoy the sail away. Can't wait...less than 4 weeks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alcpa1 Posted November 28, 2016 #10 Share Posted November 28, 2016 Having sailed out of SJU for years and the Summit multiple times be aware that if you want a seat in your required station go early. There are also some areas like the photo gallery that do not have seats at all. Enjoy your cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sound_guy0918 Posted November 28, 2016 #11 Share Posted November 28, 2016 Thanks, everyone, for the replies! That helps us with our planning. I think we'll board early, enjoy the ship and the amenities, eat an early dinner, do the drill and enjoy the sail away. Can't wait...less than 4 weeks! We sail this Saturday on the Summit. Made a reservation for Select Dining at 5:45 so we have plenty of time for dessert before the Muster Drill at 7:45. Then we can grab a drink or two before sail away. Hope you have a fantastic trip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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