We witnessed an emergency evacuation on our TA cruise on Apex this past April.
It took place on the AFT top deck right above our suite on deck 12. The Captain slowed the ship down so the helicopter could keep pace with us and a gurney was lowered. The guest was strapped in and hauled up. It was extremely windy where we were due to the helicopter's propellers. The chopper flew away and later the Captain let everyone know that the patient was doing well after receiving treatment.
I agree.
But giving doubles to guests can also cause faster inebriation. Which I'm sure Corporate doesn’t want as that could result in unwanted consequences…
First, where would the dirt be coming from when sailing far from shore?
And second, we usually sail in Aft S1's. I have always used a towel to clean the soot off of the loungers. Having a fireplace at home I know soot when I see it.