Selecting Cabin by Muster Station?

[Garavar]

We are on Indy at the moment and for the first time ever our Muster Station was in the dinning room rather than outside in the cold/heat shoulder to shoulder with tons of people.

 

It was wonderful, we got to sit at a dinning room table and relax while waiting for the drills. It got me thinking, the rooms always have the same muster stations (the diagrams are on the stateroom) so is there a list somewhere that says which muster stations are attached to each cabin? If so where?

 

I would much rather book a cabin based on muster station assignment then room location. It may sound snobby but my lady can't stand for too long because of a back injury and I get kinda claustrophobic, if you can call it that. I just get very panicked and sweaty when I am surrounded by people (like in a crowded elevator, I usually walk up the stairs instead).

[cb at sea]

I've never picked a cabin by "muster"...but if you want to...go for it!

[Garavar]

I've never picked a cabin by "muster"...but if you want to...go for it!

 

If I knew how I would, is there a database of all the rooms and assigned muster stations by ship?

[Goodtime Cruizin]

We are on Indy at the moment and for the first time ever our Muster Station was in the dinning room rather than outside in the cold/heat shoulder to shoulder with tons of people.

 

It was wonderful, we got to sit at a dinning room table and relax while waiting for the drills. It got me thinking, the rooms always have the same muster stations (the diagrams are on the stateroom) so is there a list somewhere that says which muster stations are attached to each cabin? If so where?

 

I would much rather book a cabin based on muster station assignment then room location. It may sound snobby but my lady can't stand for too long because of a back injury and I get kinda claustrophobic, if you can call it that. I just get very panicked and sweaty when I am surrounded by people (like in a crowded elevator, I usually walk up the stairs instead).

 

If you panic, get sweaty and claustrophobic by attending a muster, it will not be a good thing for you if you're required to report to the muster station for emergency. Having said this, Suites & higher decks typically will line up at or near the exit doors on deck 4

Edited April 12, 2016 by Goodtime Cruizin

[chengkp75]

If I knew how I would, is there a database of all the rooms and assigned muster stations by ship?

 

No, there is not. However, given the described problems with muster drill, you can request the special needs muster location, which is indoors (atrium mainly), with seating. You request this when first boarding at Guest Services. While both of you sound like you would qualify (and they don't ask many questions), most lines allow a companion there as well.

[Ashland]

One of our most comfortable muster stations was in the Schooner Bar...We didn't even have to move ;)

[Garavar]

No, there is not. However, given the described problems with muster drill, you can request the special needs muster location, which is indoors (atrium mainly), with seating. You request this when first boarding at Guest Services. While both of you sound like you would qualify (and they don't ask many questions), most lines allow a companion there as well.

 

Thanks, I appreciate it. We however don't like making special requests for anything. We typically tough it out. Especially my lady with her back, she always chooses to suffer rather than inconvienancing anyone....

[chengkp75]

Thanks, I appreciate it. We however don't like making special requests for anything. We typically tough it out. Especially my lady with her back, she always chooses to suffer rather than inconvienancing anyone....

 

Not inconveniencing anyone, that's what its there for, especially when you have those self-centered types who stretch out muster drill far longer than needed.

[marci22]

Thanks, I appreciate it. We however don't like making special requests for anything. We typically tough it out. Especially my lady with her back, she always chooses to suffer rather than inconvienancing anyone....

 

 

How silly.

[Garavar]

How silly.

 

Yeah we are a little silly I guess, but we never ask anything for anyone ever.

 

Prime example, if a dish is messed up we don't send it back. If we ask for extra shampoo and steward forgets to bring we don't make a fuss....

[ali3pt14]

If you panic, get sweaty and claustrophobic by attending a muster, it will not be a good thing for you if you're required to report to the muster station for emergency. Having said this, Suites & higher decks typically will line up at or near the exit doors on deck 4

 

I am very claustrophobic, but I imagine that in an emergency that required me to report to my muster station, my issues with claustrophobia would be the very least of my worries! ;)

 

To the OP, I'm glad you and your wife were both comfortable. On my last cruise when I reported to muster, I just quietly told the person lining us up that I was claustrophobic and I was allowed to stand in the front of the line. That would help you, but not your wife. I think it might be worth mentioning to guest services in future if your stateroom doesn't automatically accommodate you. I don't think in this instance you reporting to a sit down area would put anyone out.

[mollyeilis]

Thanks, I appreciate it. We however don't like making special requests for anything. We typically tough it out. Especially my lady with her back, she always chooses to suffer rather than inconvienancing anyone....

 

You want to see if anyone has compiled a list of cabins by muster station, but you don't want to inconvenience anyone.

 

 

Yeah we are a little silly I guess, but we never ask anything for anyone ever.

 

Prime example, if a dish is messed up we don't send it back. If we ask for extra shampoo and steward forgets to bring we don't make a fuss....

 

You are silly.

 

This is YOUR life. You deserve to ask for things, especially with her back problems. Back problems are very very important to take care of. *by the way, I would strongly recommend a great acupuncturist and a terrific chiropractor; could change her life*

 

It's time to change what you've always done, so you can get something DIFFERENT than what you've always gotten.

 

make the requests.

 

 

1864 on Freedom mustered in the Star Lounge.

[LilBlackDress]

Thanks, I appreciate it. We however don't like making special requests for anything. We typically tough it out. Especially my lady with her back, she always chooses to suffer rather than inconvienancing anyone....

 

I have a bad leg and like you, I try not to make a fuss about things. If the shampoo is forgotten so be it.... However, on our cruise last year my leg was really hurting and I asked if I could just sit down. They suggested I go just inside the doors and wait. There were some chairs set up for people who couldn't stand and a few people in scooters. They had someone go over the safety info and such with us. It was so nice! It is worth looking into on your next cruise. Just ask if they have some place set for people with limited mobility for your muster station.

[AZAficionado]

Just my own take on this. No inconvenience now often means a huge inconvenience for everyone in an emergency. Its like the exit row on an airplane. Yea, its an inconvenience to have people change seats. But I think everyone would rather have that inconvenience than be on a burning plane and the person in the exit row can't open the door. If you have any issues with muster, please tell the crew. If not for yourself, then for everyone else.

[Garavar]

You want to see if anyone has compiled a list of cabins by muster station, but you don't want to inconvenience anyone.

 

 

 

 

You are silly.

 

This is YOUR life. You deserve to ask for things, especially with her back problems. Back problems are very very important to take care of. *by the way, I would strongly recommend a great acupuncturist and a terrific chiropractor; could change her life*

 

It's time to change what you've always done, so you can get something DIFFERENT than what you've always gotten.

 

make the requests.

 

 

1864 on Freedom mustered in the Star Lounge.

 

She has been seeing an Ortho, he did PRP injections on her which has taken some of the pain away but still suffers if she has to stand to long.

 

Since its clear there is no master list we will just tell the crew see if they can put me in front of the crowd and her against the wall to lean or in a chair.

 

Thanks all

[Mark-Sheffield]

The OP states that his cabin's muster station was in the dining room, which cabin is that ?

[SapphireGinGimlet]

I think the idea of a list of muster station locations and cabin numbers is brilliant! Musters where my assigned meeting location was in the casino or a lounge have been a much nicer experience than the ones where we've been stuffed into lines on the deck.

[Ashland]

I think the idea of a list of muster station locations and cabin numbers is brilliant! Musters where my assigned meeting location was in the casino or a lounge have been a much nicer experience than the ones where we've been stuffed into lines on the deck.

 

The muster is only a few minutes at the beginning of your cruise....

 

I could care less about the location of this ( it's just where it happens to be based on your cabin location) and would never book my cabin location based on the muster drill...other criteria is much more important, at least to me...

 

Anyone with special needs will be accommodated whether that be in a certain area or like we have seen many times when the crew provided chairs for those that had a special need at the cruiser's assigned muster location.

 

This is a "safety drill" after all, and the assignment of stations isn't going to be generally or should it be based on a nicer experience...

 

Other wise they would have waitstaff coming around selling the "drink-of-the-day" :D

[Nickymjw1]

Our muster station was right outside the dining room. I advised the crew member I was unable to stand for a long time and they let me go sit in the dining room. If there is not a line at guest services I will ask about the muster for the special needs people.

 

I don't mind asking. I don't want to start my cruise in major pain..

[SapphireGinGimlet]

So you don't care, but felt that my positive comment needed negative follow-up? Nice.

The muster is only a few minutes at the beginning of your cruise....

 

 

 

I could care less about the location of this ( it's just where it happens to be based on your cabin location) and would never book my cabin location based on the muster drill...other criteria is much more important, at least to me...

 

 

 

Anyone with special needs will be accommodated whether that be in a certain area or like we have seen many times when the crew provided chairs for those that had a special need at the cruiser's assigned muster location.

 

 

 

This is a "safety drill" after all, and the assignment of stations isn't going to be generally or should it be based on a nicer experience...

 

 

 

Other wise they would have waitstaff coming around selling the "drink-of-the-day" :D

[Coralc]

We are on Indy at the moment and for the first time ever our Muster Station was in the dinning room rather than outside in the cold/heat shoulder to shoulder with tons of people.

 

It was wonderful, we got to sit at a dinning room table and relax while waiting for the drills. It got me thinking, the rooms always have the same muster stations (the diagrams are on the stateroom) so is there a list somewhere that says which muster stations are attached to each cabin? If so where?

 

I would much rather book a cabin based on muster station assignment then room location. It may sound snobby but my lady can't stand for too long because of a back injury and I get kinda claustrophobic, if you can call it that. I just get very panicked and sweaty when I am surrounded by people (like in a crowded elevator, I usually walk up the stairs instead).

 

That's a great idea, but I don't think it will work. I believe that on many ships, they DO change the muster stations and move the door plaques around.

 

We have been on Serenade 8 times, usually in a similar staterooms, suites or the same one. And only one of those times (In Alaska) was our muster station indoors in the Schooner bar. The rest have all been outside.

 

It would be great if you could find a system for sit down muster! :D And I agree with others, if you need accommodation, by all means you should request it. :)

[Ashland]

So you don't care, but felt that my positive comment needed negative follow-up? Nice.

 

No need to take it so personally ;):)

[MrsPete]

I'm surprised only one other person gave this answer so far: Why would you want to choose your cabin (which you'll use for hours and hours and hours) based upon a one-time 15-minute activity? If your wife has problems standing, I'd think it'd be smart to choose a cabin close to the elevators to minimize the distance to, well, everything. This is a benefit that lasts all week.

 

Suggestions that might provide more help:

 

- Consider one of those canes that folds out into a small seat, something she could carry along easily, and it might be useful throughout the trip.

- Plan to arrive early to the drill and tell the person in charge that she needs a seat.

- Alternately, plan to arrive at the last minute (not late, of course, you don't want to be the rude person who keeps everyone waiting) so that you minimize your time at the drill. It also means you'd be at the back of the pack, so you could leave more quickly.

- Would it help to take a Tylenol (or whatever) an hour before the drill? You know, like a person who expects to be carsick takes a pill before the trip, the idea being to "stay ahead of the problem".

[momof3cruisers]

OP, I understand the idea of not wanting to cause any trouble or inconvenience. I struggle with an illness that makes standing or being too hot very difficult. The first several years, I figured I should just tough it out and deal with it. But then on one cruise, that really wasn't an option. I had no choice but to go to the special needs muster. I realized that that is why they have it. It isn't an inconvenience to anyone. You have a legitimate need and they want to accommodate you.

 

For the person concerned about a spec needs passenger not knowing where to go in an emergency, just like everyone else, you report to your muster station, which is whever they held the special needs muster. I have done this on Royal, Carnival and Princess. They were all the same.

[molsonschooner]

our last cruise was on Indy. DW has back and knee issues. She can't stand for very long. Our muster station was outside. I asked one of the crew if my wife could sit down. She led both of us to a crew stairway where there were a couple of chairs. We could hear the drill just fine. If a person has some health issues why not ask for help. Makes sense to me.