janroatan Posted March 21, 2021 #1 Share Posted March 21, 2021 With a 7pm embarkation, how late do the dinning rooms stay open? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare KeithJenner Posted March 21, 2021 #2 Share Posted March 21, 2021 (edited) I assume by 7pm embarkation you are referring to the latest time you can board. Dining rooms open at about the same time regardless of embarkation time. It will vary from venue to venue, but is generally around 5.30pm-10pm Edited March 21, 2021 by KeithJenner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janroatan Posted March 21, 2021 Author #3 Share Posted March 21, 2021 Cruise I am looking at departs from Puerto Rico, sail time 8 pm, used to 4pm sail time.What time can you usually embark with 8pm sail time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dexddd Posted March 21, 2021 #4 Share Posted March 21, 2021 you must be in terminal two hours before if you have not completed the online check in or one hour if you did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janroatan Posted March 21, 2021 Author #5 Share Posted March 21, 2021 how early are you allowed to board? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare KeithJenner Posted March 21, 2021 #6 Share Posted March 21, 2021 12 minutes ago, janroatan said: how early are you allowed to board? Boarding should start at the usual time, around midday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare FitchburgWIFamily Posted March 21, 2021 #7 Share Posted March 21, 2021 There is a mandatory muster drill that happens between latest embarkation and sail away. All dining and bar service will be shut down for this and many of the dining venues will be used as muster stations. The only time we had a late sail away we had a light supper when we boarded in the late afternoon and hit the buffet later that night for a snack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casofilia Posted March 21, 2021 #8 Share Posted March 21, 2021 Check what time the ship arrives in the port from the previous cruise and then add 4-5 hours to find the earliest that the ship would theoretically be ready for boarding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CILCIANRQTS Posted March 21, 2021 #9 Share Posted March 21, 2021 43 minutes ago, FitchburgWIFamily said: There is a mandatory muster drill that happens between latest embarkation and sail away. All dining and bar service will be shut down for this and many of the dining venues will be used as muster stations. The only time we had a late sail away we had a light supper when we boarded in the late afternoon and hit the buffet later that night for a snack. Muster drill will now be virtual on your TV screen, so that’s no longer a factor in scheduling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare KeithJenner Posted March 21, 2021 #10 Share Posted March 21, 2021 43 minutes ago, FitchburgWIFamily said: There is a mandatory muster drill that happens between latest embarkation and sail away. All dining and bar service will be shut down for this and many of the dining venues will be used as muster stations. The only time we had a late sail away we had a light supper when we boarded in the late afternoon and hit the buffet later that night for a snack. In the case of later sail away times, muster drill will often happen before latest embarkation (and almost always before dinner service starts). The exception is where the change is due to a late arrival so that the start of embarkation is later than usual, but if it is a planned late departure then muster will likely still be at the usual time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janroatan Posted March 21, 2021 Author #11 Share Posted March 21, 2021 26 minutes ago, CILCIANRQTS said: Muster drill will now be virtual on your TV screen, so that’s no longer a factor in scheduling. NCL have virtual muster drill?Where did you find that information? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Named-Tawny Posted March 21, 2021 #12 Share Posted March 21, 2021 40 minutes ago, CILCIANRQTS said: Muster drill will now be virtual on your TV screen, so that’s no longer a factor in scheduling. Is that a permanent change? We don't know when the OP is travelling - it could be in 2022 or later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CILCIANRQTS Posted March 21, 2021 #13 Share Posted March 21, 2021 24 minutes ago, janroatan said: NCL have virtual muster drill?Where did you find that information? Much better procedure!! https://www.*****.com/2020/07/24/royal-caribbean-announces-electronic-muster-drill-its-cruise-ships Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CILCIANRQTS Posted March 21, 2021 #14 Share Posted March 21, 2021 11 minutes ago, Named-Tawny said: Is that a permanent change? We don't know when the OP is travelling - it could be in 2022 or later. Once they implement it, there’s no reason to go back to the old way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casofilia Posted March 21, 2021 #15 Share Posted March 21, 2021 We had a drill/advertising through the TV on our last cruise; the TV wouldn't work till it had been through the drill. However there was still a normal Muster at 5pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CILCIANRQTS Posted March 21, 2021 #16 Share Posted March 21, 2021 Another link: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ColeThornton Posted March 21, 2021 #17 Share Posted March 21, 2021 1 minute ago, CILCIANRQTS said: Another link: Bad link. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janroatan Posted March 21, 2021 Author #18 Share Posted March 21, 2021 So you,d have to wait till your cabin is ready to do muster on cabin TV? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted March 21, 2021 #19 Share Posted March 21, 2021 2 hours ago, janroatan said: So you,d have to wait till your cabin is ready to do muster on cabin TV? Dining rooms are open normal hours on embarkation day; they do not stay open late due to late departures. And there is a 24/7 restaurant on all ships. You can start boarding around 11 am with general boarding. We normally don't risk trying to fly in on day of departure, so we would board early and get our lunch and dinner on the ship. Royal has announced a virtual muster. While you complete much of the "Training" online, you still have to report to your muster station and check-in with a crew member during a defined time period. You have to prove that you know where your muster station is. NCL's procedures is still TBD. Cabins are usually available around 1 pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yesimapirate Posted March 22, 2021 #20 Share Posted March 22, 2021 2 hours ago, BirdTravels said: Dining rooms are open normal hours on embarkation day; they do not stay open late due to late departures. And there is a 24/7 restaurant on all ships. You can start boarding around 11 am with general boarding. We normally don't risk trying to fly in on day of departure, so we would board early and get our lunch and dinner on the ship. Royal has announced a virtual muster. While you complete much of the "Training" online, you still have to report to your muster station and check-in with a crew member during a defined time period. You have to prove that you know where your muster station is. NCL's procedures is still TBD. Cabins are usually available around 1 pm. Required or not, they're big ships and would be extremely confusing in black smoke. No matter how unlikely an accident or how well you know the ship, it would be a wise decision to go to your muster station just to be more familiar. -signed guy who has been through a serious house fire and 2 real hotel fires. Be smart and stay safe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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