VK3DQ Posted January 6, 2018 Author #51 Share Posted January 6, 2018 Can I resist The Enclave on Majestic?? I feel I just must have a try at this Regards John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkmw Posted January 6, 2018 #52 Share Posted January 6, 2018 (edited) Hi There NO!!! you did not have to take your life vest to the "Mustard Drill" only some good ham and crusty bread :evilsmile: when did they stop taking the life jacket to the muster, i was on the Golden the end of november and we had to take them to the drill did they put a notice in the patter that you didnt need to take your life jacket to the drill Edited January 6, 2018 by rkmw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VK3DQ Posted January 6, 2018 Author #53 Share Posted January 6, 2018 when did they stop taking the life jacket to the muster, i was on the Golden the end of november and we had to take them to the drill did they put a notice in the patter that you didnt need to take your life jacket to the drill Hi Our Christmas cruise was the first time on Golden Princess it was announced over the tannoy system and also staff advised us its a fleet wide thing. saves wear and tear on the lifejackets , and much better to hand then\m out at mustardstations as the coffee stains dont show so much ......... BTW question , how long do you imagine your life jacket will keep you alive in waters off the south island of New Zealand ??? Answer ..not long enough the cold water will get you before you drown. and DONT ever jump into the water with a life jacket on , unless you know what you are doing it can break your neck regards John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted January 6, 2018 #54 Share Posted January 6, 2018 Do they have Happy Hour - BOGO for $1 on the Golden for Australian Cruises? They don't need to put on BOGO for $1. The Aussies drink enough at the full prices to achieve Beverage targets.:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
possum52 Posted January 6, 2018 #55 Share Posted January 6, 2018 Hi Our Christmas cruise was the first time on Golden Princess it was announced over the tannoy system and also staff advised us its a fleet wide thing. saves wear and tear on the lifejackets , and much better to hand then\m out at mustardstations as the coffee stains dont show so much ......... BTW question , how long do you imagine your life jacket will keep you alive in waters off the south island of New Zealand ??? Answer ..not long enough the cold water will get you before you drown. and DONT ever jump into the water with a life jacket on , unless you know what you are doing it can break your neck regards John We were on the VOS early 2017 and found it quite strange not having to take our life jackets to our muster station on deck, after having to take them and put them on as we did on our previous cruises. We were squashed into a small area and we were at the back (at least I could lean against the wall) but couldn't see the crew member demonstrating how to put the life jacket on or hear the instructions. There were first time cruisers standing next to us, all they were interested in was how to use their drink packages to the maximum and one of them even slipped away to take a phone call. I can understand the arguments re wear and tear and how the straps are dangerous when passengers don't tie them back around the life jacket and drag them on the ground but am still not convinced it is the best thing to not take them to muster. Although I'm sure I'll appreciate not having to carry it with me! Leigh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Womble99 Posted January 7, 2018 #56 Share Posted January 7, 2018 Hi Our Christmas cruise was the first time on Golden Princess it was announced over the tannoy system and also staff advised us its a fleet wide thing. saves wear and tear on the lifejackets , and much better to hand then\m out at mustardstations as the coffee stains dont show so much ......... BTW question , how long do you imagine your life jacket will keep you alive in waters off the south island of New Zealand ??? Answer ..not long enough the cold water will get you before you drown. and DONT ever jump into the water with a life jacket on , unless you know what you are doing it can break your neck regards John Sadly the life jackets were still required on the Sea Princess over the Christmas period . Maybe they will drop the requirement soon as well if it is going fleet wide. Good to know we won't need them on the golden in March [emoji3] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted January 7, 2018 #57 Share Posted January 7, 2018 Sadly the life jackets were still required on the Sea Princess over the Christmas period . Maybe they will drop the requirement soon as well if it is going fleet wide. Good to know we won't need them on the golden in March [emoji3] Don't think that if Princess does something fleet wide it will apply to the Aussies Princesses. Look at their elite lounges (or lack of) for example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted January 7, 2018 #58 Share Posted January 7, 2018 We were on the VOS early 2017 and found it quite strange not having to take our life jackets to our muster station on deck, after having to take them and put them on as we did on our previous cruises. We were squashed into a small area and we were at the back (at least I could lean against the wall) but couldn't see the crew member demonstrating how to put the life jacket on or hear the instructions. There were first time cruisers standing next to us, all they were interested in was how to use their drink packages to the maximum and one of them even slipped away to take a phone call. I can understand the arguments re wear and tear and how the straps are dangerous when passengers don't tie them back around the life jacket and drag them on the ground but am still not convinced it is the best thing to not take them to muster. Although I'm sure I'll appreciate not having to carry it with me! Leigh I’m another who isn’t persuaded that it’s a good idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted January 7, 2018 #59 Share Posted January 7, 2018 I’m another who isn’t persuaded that it’s a good idea. Agreed, no use practicing something like a muster drill, unless you have people do it with the equipment.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duck Creek Posted January 7, 2018 #60 Share Posted January 7, 2018 Didn't have to take life vests to muster on the Sun Princess xmas/news years cruise either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted January 7, 2018 #61 Share Posted January 7, 2018 Didn't have to take life vests to muster on the Sun Princess xmas/news years cruise either. Thanks for letting us know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted January 7, 2018 #62 Share Posted January 7, 2018 Agreed, no use practicing something like a muster drill, unless you have people do it with the equipment.:D Plus if you don’t have to take it Do you check where to find it Ensure there enough in your cabin Make sure it isn’t damaged Etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted January 7, 2018 #63 Share Posted January 7, 2018 Plus if you don’t have to take it Do you check where to find it Ensure there enough in your cabin Make sure it isn’t damaged Etc. Go to the right muster station, and I suppose you will be okay. Who knows what people will do in an emergency, may as well not practice it at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banzaii Posted January 7, 2018 #64 Share Posted January 7, 2018 Go to the right muster station, and I suppose you will be okay. Who knows what people will do in an emergency, may as well not practice it at all. As far as the cruise lines are concerned there is a tick in a bureaucratic box that says they've done their bit. You only have to look at Costa Concordia to know this isn't good enough and I suspect if the tragedy had happened elsewhere, the coroners would have toughened things up not relaxed them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted January 7, 2018 #65 Share Posted January 7, 2018 As far as the cruise lines are concerned there is a tick in a bureaucratic box that says they've done their bit. You only have to look at Costa Concordia to know this isn't good enough and I suspect if the tragedy had happened elsewhere, the coroners would have toughened things up not relaxed them! I think you are right, part of the drill is to get people accustomed to what they need to do in an emergency and by practice, it helps eliminate panic, which can be worse than the actual emergency. If you disregard safety, people will get hurt (or worse). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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