Sheltieluv Posted August 29, 2018 #1 Share Posted August 29, 2018 I am just curious about the required muster drill. Our ship, Pacific Princess, is scheduled to leave Dover at 5 p.m. We have early (6 p.m.) dining. Will the muster take place immediately after sail away, before, or ??? Just wondering how they work around the scheduled dining time and getting through the required drill. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffeeluvr05 Posted August 29, 2018 #2 Share Posted August 29, 2018 Muster happens before sail away. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moki'smommy Posted August 29, 2018 #3 Share Posted August 29, 2018 It won't interfere with dining. On our 5pm sail away, the drill was at 4 with a repeat at 4:30 for those who hadn't checked in for the main drill. No matter what they do with your times, it won't affect dining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted August 29, 2018 #4 Share Posted August 29, 2018 Usually 45 minutes before sailing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casofilia Posted August 29, 2018 #5 Share Posted August 29, 2018 They would not do it to affect dining as the crew have to be "in charge" of the Muster Drill and have to be able to get back to "station" before departure and/or dining times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted August 29, 2018 #6 Share Posted August 29, 2018 We were on the Pacific last month. The drill was 30 or 45 minutes before the scheduled departure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheltieluv Posted August 29, 2018 Author #7 Share Posted August 29, 2018 Thanks, everyone, for answering my question. It's great to have an idea of the schedule. I sure feel badly for the crew on "turnaround" day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggprincess2004 Posted August 29, 2018 #8 Share Posted August 29, 2018 Thanks, everyone, for answering my question. It's great to have an idea of the schedule.I sure feel badly for the crew on "turnaround" day! Yes, between the cabin stewards having to completely turnover alomst every cabin in under 4 hours, the waitstaff having extra duty with wheelchair assistance, muster, passengers who dont know whers they are going, luggage handling, trash removal and lading ships stores.....if we are on a b2b, the least we can do is tell our cabon steward not to worry about pur room that day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted August 30, 2018 #9 Share Posted August 30, 2018 I am just curious about the required muster drill. Our ship, Pacific Princess, is scheduled to leave Dover at 5 p.m. We have early (6 p.m.) dining. Will the muster take place immediately after sail away, before, or ??? Just wondering how they work around the scheduled dining time and getting through the required drill. Thanks! There will be enough time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moki'smommy Posted August 30, 2018 #10 Share Posted August 30, 2018 if we are on a b2b, the least we can do is tell our cabon steward not to worry about pur room that day. That's what we did. He seemed very thankful. He did ask me to put the "Do not disturb" out in order to cover him with his supervisor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrennerM Posted August 30, 2018 #11 Share Posted August 30, 2018 If the muster is somewhat close to dining times they might just do anytime dining for everyone on the first night (no fixed dining at all). That was the case on my cruise a couple weeks ago that departed after 7pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casofilia Posted August 30, 2018 #12 Share Posted August 30, 2018 Late departure often leads to "Open Dining" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted August 30, 2018 #13 Share Posted August 30, 2018 Drill is about 1/2 hour prior to sail away, I’m pretty sure it’s law that it has to be prior to sailaway since Costa Concordia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casofilia Posted August 30, 2018 #14 Share Posted August 30, 2018 Muster Drill is usually about 4pm so that staff who have to be at muster drill stations can get back to their normal duties before evening dining or stewarding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam in CA Posted August 30, 2018 #15 Share Posted August 30, 2018 US law has required Muster attendance before sailing for many, many years. In Europe and other places, the requirement was within 24 hours after sailing. Post the Costa Concordia disaster, SOLAS adopted the US regulation as the standard for all ships. Princess usually has Muster scheduled 30-45 minutes before sailing. Not always. I sailed from Vancouver a few years ago and the ship sailed during Muster. I managed to race outside as we were sailing under the bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flamomo Posted August 30, 2018 #16 Share Posted August 30, 2018 .if we are on a b2b, the least we can do is tell our cabon steward not to worry about pur room that day. I do the same. They have so much to do on turnaround day and are pulled in multiple directions. They always seem grateful when I tell them. As it is, I keep my cabin tidied up all the time anyway, and just pull the covers up on the bed that morning to make it look a bit neater in my eyes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffeeluvr05 Posted August 30, 2018 #17 Share Posted August 30, 2018 Is it true that across the fleet, you are no longer required to take your life jacket to the muster drill? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted August 31, 2018 #18 Share Posted August 31, 2018 Is it true that across the fleet, you are no longer required to take your life jacket to the muster drill? yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted August 31, 2018 #19 Share Posted August 31, 2018 I do the same. They have so much to do on turnaround day and are pulled in multiple directions. They always seem grateful when I tell them. As it is, I keep my cabin tidied up all the time anyway, and just pull the covers up on the bed that morning to make it look a bit neater in my eyes. I tried to tell one steward to skip my cabin, he thought he had done something wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyinpa Posted August 31, 2018 #20 Share Posted August 31, 2018 i wish muster was scheduled earlier. last year on regal it wound up being a rush topside to see sailaway. if its your 1st time leaving a port thats a fun time you want to not miss and the elevator smash is unbelievable. (universally with all lines i'm sure) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam in CA Posted August 31, 2018 #21 Share Posted August 31, 2018 i wish muster was scheduled earlier.Then you’d have a whole lot of people needing to attend a make-up Muster. It’s surprising to me how many people board after 2pm. But they do either because they didn’t want lines at boarding, we’re flying in the morning or afternoon on embarkation day or for whatever reason. It’s much better to have as many passengers be able to attend Muster as possible. The make-up Muster is either during or just after sailaway. Those people wouldn’t be happy to miss sailaway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
famski740 Posted August 31, 2018 #22 Share Posted August 31, 2018 Yes, no life jackets. Princess has finally figured out it is safer not to have that amount of passengers running around with straps flying everywhere. Also, on b2b cruises, you are not required to attend the second muster drill if you are staying in the same cabin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casofilia Posted August 31, 2018 #23 Share Posted August 31, 2018 If it was earlier then more would miss it and there would have to be a larger one for those later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peety3 Posted September 1, 2018 #24 Share Posted September 1, 2018 At least for US cruises, they have to send the "final" passenger list to "the government" 60 minutes before departure so they can decide if anyone needs to be tarred and feathered. That's the window where the muster drill fits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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