Life Jacket Safety Drill

[kapcruiser]

I am on the inspiration, what time is the life jacket drill? If I am on the upper back of the boat?

[L2J]

I am on the inspiration, what time is the life jacket drill? If I am on the upper back of the boat?

I believe the "muster drill" has to be conducted within the first 24 hours of the cruise and it's at the Captain's discretion when to conduct it during this time frame?

 

I didn't go to it on my first cruise as we got pretty loaded even before the ship left port, but I will be participating from now on.

[Cotton]

On all the ships I've been on, it's been within an hour after sailing. By all means, GO. You're required by maritime law to do it. (I know - unless your're seriously "under the weather".):rolleyes: Besides, it could save your life. It's not a really fun thing to do, but it lasts only about 15-20 minutes. Then, ON with the FUN!

[kapcruiser]

We are definately going because this is our first cruise. Better safe than sorry.

[FurryCruiser]

On my three Carnival cruises, the muster drill has been about half an hour before we leave port. And with the way maritime laws have been changing around (lots of changes occurred on July 1, 2004), things move around. I found the drill on the Fantasy earlier this month was a bit more complete than previous ones, on the Pride and the Ectasy (okay, way more complete than on the Ectasy).

 

Furry

[Lilylady]

I am on the inspiration, what time is the life jacket drill? If I am on the upper back of the boat?

I don't remember your cabin location factoring into the timing of the lifeboat drill. On all of my cruises, it's always been held not long after setting sail and every cabin had to be in attendance. Inspiration was my first cruise :) . You will have a great time!

[hstrybuf]

I just checked my Capers from my Legend cruise. (sorry I know that isn't the same ship). The muster drill was 30 minutes prior to sailaway with all passengers required to be in attendance wearing their lifejackets. You will find your station number and directions on how to get there on the back of your stateroom door. Be sure to keep the straps from dragging as they can trip up others behind you. :)

[DeckCadet]

On Paradise it starts about half an hour prior to sailaway, and it concludes just as we pull away from the dock.

On Adventure of the Seas which left late at night they held it the next morning.

[halos]

I believe the "muster drill" has to be conducted within the first 24 hours of the cruise and it's at the Captain's discretion when to conduct it during this time frame?

 

I didn't go to it on my first cruise as we got pretty loaded even before the ship left port, but I will be participating from now on.

Liv, you bad boy!!!! :D

[triplelutz]

Sort of OT, but am I the only one that's totally grossed out at the thought of putting on a lifejacket that a zillion other people have had on before?! I'm thinking about lice and all sorts of stuff...:p

[hstrybuf]

Now that's a scarey thought! :eek:

[stokerhj]

The only thing I don't like is when they are having the muster drill AS WE ARE SAILING AWAY. On my first cruise, it didn't start until after we were out of the Port of Miami. There is nothing better than standing on top of the ship with a froo-froo drink watching the sailaway. On the second cruise I was expecting the same thing, but the drill started just as we were leaving port. By the time it was over we were already out at sea. That was disappointing.

 

I am hoping that on my upcoming Legend cruise that is is completed before sailaway because I want to be standing on my first balcony with my froo-froo drink!

[kapcruiser]

I wonder went it is on the inspiration because I have read that people watch the ship going under a bridge that the funnel barely fits under. So, maybe we have the muster drill before or after. I guess I will find out in 2 weeks.

[TiaGr]

Always remember KEEP THE WHISTLE OUT OF YOUR MOUTH!!!

YUCK

[pazooter]

On our Inspiration cruise the "lifeboat drill" was around 4:00 p.m. and then we set sail after 4:30, closer to 5:00. By that time, everyone was up on the top decks in the Sailaway party and we all were able to see the ship sail under the bridge. Incredible sight!!

Cathy

[wenhigh]

"Muster Drill" on the two cruises I have taken so far happen within 30 minutes of sailing. It is not that bad and necessary. In case of emergency, you would want to know where your station is and how to behave. The only problem we had on the last cruise is that we had to stand in position squished together for it seems about 5-10 minutes. Of course, we had good scenery on our side, looking towards the Miami Beach side and not the shore side where the terminal was. Either way, it was not that bad, then the fun began, Bon Voyage!!!!!!

[GoinCruisin]

On the Sensation the muster drill finished up and we were up on deck by the time we started sailing away (the quicker everyone gets to their muster station, the quicker the drill goes).... it took a little while before we got to the Skyway Bridge, and it was quite a sight!!! It really does look like the ship is not going to make it under!

[kapcruiser]

Cathy - thanks for the information, that sounds great.Cathy and Goincrusin - I truly can't wait to see the boat go under the bridge.

I have to make up to the top deck to see this even if my family doesn't want to.

[serene56]

I thought a ship couldnt sail until the muster drill was finished. I would be greatly upset if we sailed while they did the drill as that is a big part of going on a cruise.

 

What ships do the muster drill after sailing? I have only sailed on the ones doing it half an hour before.

[tef43]

I thought a ship couldnt sail until the muster drill was finished. I would be greatly upset if we sailed while they did the drill as that is a big part of going on a cruise.

 

What ships do the muster drill after sailing? I have only sailed on the ones doing it half an hour before.

As others have mentioned, the drill must be conducted within 24 hours of sailing. For the most part nowadays, it is held in the half-hour or so prior to sailaway.

 

I recall back in the day aboard the Carnivale and Festivale, the drill took place about an hour or so after sailing. The ship had cleared Dodge Island and was well on its way out to sea.

 

Sailaway isn't the "big deal" that it used to be, and that is sad.

[L2J]

Liv, you bad boy!!!! :D

Well you know......:D We weren't the only ones! Just stayed in our seats in the (Observatory(?)) Lounge and continued to nurse the beers:D

 

Sailaway isn't the "big deal" that it used to be, and that is sad.

 

OHHHH.....That's gonna open up quite a few cans of worms!

[Vicar]

And NO blowing the whistle, and DO NOT turn the light on.

 

I was just as drink as Liv , but I made the mistake of actually showing up for life boat drill, and boy do they get testy when you blow the whistle or turn that little light on *LOL*

 

Also if the person you are standing next to asks what the light is for, Sugar coat it. Don't just come out and say its so they can find your body in the ocean late at night.

 

Just a few handy travel tips , take them as they are *LOL*

[tef43]

That's gonna open up quite a few cans of worms!

Oh piffle, it is *NOT* There is hardly any of the pomp and circumstance and hoo-haa that one used to associate with sailaway, for various reasons.

 

It *is* still an awesome sight though, leaving the berth in Miami and being escorted toward the ocean by assorted small craft. The bright orange Coast Guard gunship/inflatable raft is a nice touch, too. :p

[L2J]

Oh piffle, it is *NOT* There is hardly any of the pomp and circumstance and hoo-haa that one used to associate with sailaway, for various reasons.

 

Maybe I need to clarify. I meant "cruising" in general - not just sailaway.

[DreadPirateRobert]

Maybe I'm twisted (but that could be a whole other thread), I don't mind lifeboat drill. it is a great chance to meet people and have a little fun. It's good people watching too.

Above all it signifies to me that I'm on my cruise.