gsgbrumuk Posted October 31, 2022 #201 Share Posted October 31, 2022 The first physical muster I did no one noticed I wasn't wear the life jacket. We had 3 occupants in our cabin but only 2 jackets. On way back after muster I asked for one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molecrochip Posted October 31, 2022 Author #202 Share Posted October 31, 2022 8 hours ago, terrierjohn said: As an addendum to this I think I heard Capt Dunlop on his muster announcement, on our recent Iona cruise, state that passengers needing help to board lifeboats in an emergency would be boarded last. I may have misheard the announcement, but if correct this does not fill me with confidence. You don't delay 30 people getting on a safety craft to assist one person. Also preparations for assisting one person can be made whilst everyone else is boarding. Do remember that in a real emergency, the majority of crew will be boarding their safety craft after the passengers - so being swift is in their interests. Its also worth pointing out that as part of their regular training they do exercises looking at assisting disabled and injured people onto the safety craft. 8 hours ago, Host Sharon said: For comparison, Saga allocate a specific crew member to anyone registering for assistance. At muster, you wait in your cabin until he/she comes to collect you and they stay with you and see you back to your cabin. This arrangement means you can use the lifts at muster (obviously not in a real emergency) and you know who is responible for you. P&O have a similar system whereby you get allocated a stairway guide who you meet at the closest lift lobby to your cabin. In a real emergency they remain with you throughout. 7 hours ago, Windsurfboy said: Perhaps it is also a sign of the times, in that they may not believe that people will wait quietly in a true emergency (sinking ship , fire) whilst they slowly load a wheelchair in front of them. Remember that boarding a safety craft only occurs in a potential preservation of life scenario. On a lot of ships someone will be lifted from their chair to an emergency evac-chair type arrangement - its like a structured blanket. They will be lifted onto the safety craft without their chair. A word of caution on my comment above: the exact procedure followed will depend upon the specific individual's disabilities ensuring that further injury isn't going to be caused. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Windsurfboy Posted November 1, 2022 #203 Share Posted November 1, 2022 On 10/31/2022 at 11:15 AM, Windsurfboy said: All I can say is on my cruise all rear suites have gone and forward are £1000 more than I paid.. Going off piste and the previous conversation about booking early I've just had a look a balcony availability on my 2024 cruise, on a select fare you have choice of what looks like 75% of cabins. This either means there is a huge amount of unbooked cabins. Or the vast majority are booking guarantee. But to me it does point to on the two biggest ships that a gamble on last minute bargins for a balcony cabin is perhaps worth it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Peterson Posted November 1, 2022 #204 Share Posted November 1, 2022 14 hours ago, gsgbrumuk said: The first physical muster I did no one noticed I wasn't wear the life jacket. We had 3 occupants in our cabin but only 2 jackets. On way back after muster I asked for one. Little containers of shampoo and soap - fine. Slippers - maybe? Dressing gowns - certainly not. But life jackets? 😱 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsgbrumuk Posted November 10, 2022 #205 Share Posted November 10, 2022 I've read on FB this evening that for one night only a shakedown cruise is taking place on 21 December 2022. Anyone know anything about it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britboys Posted November 11, 2022 #206 Share Posted November 11, 2022 18 hours ago, gsgbrumuk said: I've read on FB this evening that for one night only a shakedown cruise is taking place on 21 December 2022. Anyone know anything about it? If it is a one-nighter, it will probably be by invitation only for TA's, Carnival Staff and maybe 'social influencers'... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsgbrumuk Posted November 11, 2022 #207 Share Posted November 11, 2022 Also I gather Cunard have delayed the maiden voyage of Queen Anne from 04 January 2024 to 03 May 2024. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Anarchy Posted November 11, 2022 #208 Share Posted November 11, 2022 17 minutes ago, gsgbrumuk said: Also I gather Cunard have delayed the maiden voyage of Queen Anne from 04 January 2024 to 03 May 2024. Ouch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britboys Posted November 11, 2022 #209 Share Posted November 11, 2022 2 hours ago, gsgbrumuk said: Also I gather Cunard have delayed the maiden voyage of Queen Anne from 04 January 2024 to 03 May 2024. Yes but at least that's plenty of notice, unlike Arvia... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wowzz Posted November 11, 2022 #210 Share Posted November 11, 2022 12 minutes ago, Britboys said: Yes but at least that's plenty of notice, unlike Arvia... It's too late to do the maths, but the notice period is only a couple of weeks longer ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsgbrumuk Posted November 11, 2022 #211 Share Posted November 11, 2022 6 minutes ago, wowzz said: It's too late to do the maths, but the notice period is only a couple of weeks longer ? Yes much too late for you! Queen Anne's maiden was supposed to be 04 January 2024 - over a year away. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wowzz Posted November 12, 2022 #212 Share Posted November 12, 2022 30 minutes ago, gsgbrumuk said: Yes much too late for you! Queen Anne's maiden was supposed to be 04 January 2024 - over a year away. Whoops - sorry. Never looked at the year. As you said, plenty of notice. To be fair, sometimes in a construction project of this kind, you can foresee problems/schedule issues a long way out, and plan accordingly. It's when you are only a few weeks away from completion that your wriggle room disappears. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molecrochip Posted November 12, 2022 Author #213 Share Posted November 12, 2022 Some dates: 18th expected arrival in Southampton, Ocean Terminal 20th is the postponed-maiden lunch 21st-22nd is the shakedown test-cruise for travel agents, media, crew family and head office staff. This is overnight and the ship is not due to leave Southampton. 23rd Maiden / Christmas cruise Some may remember I posted pictures from Iona’s shakedown. It’s a dry run of embarkation and debarkation day. It also gives crew in each area a chance to test their procedures such as dinner service in the main dining room. Things will go wrong - this is to iron out those problems so please don’t judge the ship on shakedown problem reports. I’ve chosen not to go on the shakedown this year as I’m busy that day so no pictures I’m afraid. 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molecrochip Posted November 12, 2022 Author #214 Share Posted November 12, 2022 As for Queen Anne’s delay: the shipyard have pushed back ships for Norwegian, MSC, Princess and Cunard. They are struggling to source certain components due to worldwide shortages. MSC Explora has had a last minute delay similar to Arvia. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molecrochip Posted November 14, 2022 Author #215 Share Posted November 14, 2022 On 11/12/2022 at 10:16 AM, molecrochip said: 18th expected arrival in Southampton, Ocean Terminal This may yet turn out to be the evening of 17th. Iona is at the Ocean Terminal until 5/6pm but hearing Arvia may arrive 7/8pm. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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