footzz Posted July 3, 2021 #1 Share Posted July 3, 2021 As a result of new health protocols being established for cruises, one good thing to come from them is the new RCCL ship safety drill. (muster drill) Royal Caribbean was one of the last cruise lines that required assembly at the designated muster stations. The new system is a vast improvement, being much faster, way less hassle and a very simple process to follow. In addition, the entire ship doesn’t have to shut down while everyone does the drill. It makes much more sense to do be able to do the safety drill on a smart phone, tablet, or stateroom television and then go to the designated muster station to get the Sea Pass card scanned for verification. Being packed in like sardines on an open deck for a safety drill regardless of the weather was truly awful. If one good thing came from the COVID19 outbreak, the new RCCL safety drill is it. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broadwaybaby123 Posted July 3, 2021 #2 Share Posted July 3, 2021 My family and I were just talking about that last night, as we're debating about taking a cruise on the Voyager next year. I grew up on cruise ships, I remember the days where you had to line up outside on the promenade, with the women and children first AND having to wear a life jacket. I always said I felt like a Teletubby wearing it, plus it was REALLY hot out, so that was no bueno. As I got older, the muster drills moved to indoor venues, and we weren't required to wear the life jackets! Much more comfortable, so that was a welcome improvement. We always arrived at the Muster Station about 20 min. early and got a drink. No need to fight the mad rush like before. I'm hopeful for this new method of performing the Muster Drill, especially now that you can perform it on your own time. I'm hopeful that there's not going to be maddening crowds all rushing to the stations at the same time! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BecciBoo Posted July 3, 2021 #3 Share Posted July 3, 2021 29 minutes ago, footzz said: new RCCL safety drill is it But at a h e double toothpicks of a price. I am thrilled with the new check in/muster but it shouldn't have taken this fiasco to prompt its inception...just sayin 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BecciBoo Posted July 3, 2021 #4 Share Posted July 3, 2021 4 minutes ago, broadwaybaby123 said: maddening crowds all rushing to the stations at the same time! Don't think so at least not from what they're posting. Better than the hoard you had to wade through before! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovesthebeach2 Posted July 3, 2021 #5 Share Posted July 3, 2021 I’m happy that they are getting better filtration and ventilation in the ships. It seemed that the past few years when we took longer cruises some in our group always got sick with upper respiratory type infections. There were times the vent in our stateroom was totally encased with dust, like it hadn’t been changed in years. I’m hoping that changes. I also hope they always have us served in the windjammer, I’ve seen some nasty things being done by people there. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FamilyCruiserUK Posted July 3, 2021 #6 Share Posted July 3, 2021 I hope that covid have made people think more about personal space. I used to hate those who squeezed into lifts or reached over you to get something, or just push in line. Hopefully covid will save me from having to tell them to back off and wait. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted July 3, 2021 #7 Share Posted July 3, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, footzz said: As a result of new health protocols being established for cruises, one good thing to come from them is the new RCCL ship safety drill. (muster drill) Royal Caribbean was one of the last cruise lines that required assembly at the designated muster stations. So,,, think of the poor crew members who have to stand in the hot sun for hours, reading the safety drill script and doing the life vest demonstration over, and over, and over, and over, and over. Instead of once. (Regardless of what you see on the app or your TV, they are still obligated to read the entire safety script to each person/group showing up at the muster station). And having the ship's captain making repeated threatening announcements that people need to go to their muster station,,, over and over and over. And finally the Cruise Director coming on a ship-wide PA saying that anyone that doesn't go in the next 15 minutes will be thrown off the ship. It was actually kinda of negative way to start a cruise. Edited July 3, 2021 by BirdTravels 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footzz Posted July 3, 2021 Author #8 Share Posted July 3, 2021 1 hour ago, BirdTravels said: So,,, think of the poor crew members who have to stand in the hot sun for hours, reading the safety drill script and doing the life vest demonstration over, and over, and over, and over, and over. Instead of once. (Regardless of what you see on the app or your TV, they are still obligated to read the entire safety script to each person/group showing up at the muster station). And having the ship's captain making repeated threatening announcements that people need to go to their muster station,,, over and over and over. And finally the Cruise Director coming on a ship-wide PA saying that anyone that doesn't go in the next 15 minutes will be thrown off the ship. It was actually kinda of negative way to start a cruise. To each their own. I welcome the change. I've never seen/heard of anyone being thrown off of a ship for missing a muster drill. And, this is just a guess, but I'm guessing that RCCL world much rather have their paid crew inconveinenced than their paying passengers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ONECRUISER Posted July 3, 2021 #9 Share Posted July 3, 2021 2 hours ago, broadwaybaby123 said: My family and I were just talking about that last night, as we're debating about taking a cruise on the Voyager next year. I grew up on cruise ships, I remember the days where you had to line up outside on the promenade, with the women and children first AND having to wear a life jacket. I always said I felt like a Teletubby wearing it, plus it was REALLY hot out, so that was no bueno. As I got older, the muster drills moved to indoor venues, and we weren't required to wear the life jackets! Much more comfortable, so that was a welcome improvement. We always arrived at the Muster Station about 20 min. early and got a drink. No need to fight the mad rush like before. I'm hopeful for this new method of performing the Muster Drill, especially now that you can perform it on your own time. I'm hopeful that there's not going to be maddening crowds all rushing to the stations at the same time! Yeah that Women and Children first effected me, a Single Parent/Father Cruising with my 3 Kids them by railing w/o me as stood with all the rest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
not-enough-cruising Posted July 3, 2021 #10 Share Posted July 3, 2021 (edited) The new muster drill is certainly an improvement, but I challenge the OP claim they Royal was “one of the last cruise lines to require assembly at a designated location”. Edited July 3, 2021 by not-enough-cruising 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaHunt Posted July 3, 2021 #11 Share Posted July 3, 2021 4 hours ago, broadwaybaby123 said: I grew up on cruise ships, I remember the days where you had to line up outside on the promenade, with the women and children first AND having to wear a life jacket. I always said I felt like a Teletubby wearing it, plus it was REALLY hot out, so that was no bueno. And speaking of no bueno, think of all the people standing there who blew the attached whistles - I can remember hearing all the *tweet* *tweet* *tweets* in the crowd. 🤪 Now it seems crazy that no one even considered the germs from all the different lips that touched those. It's surprising that Whistleovid wasn't a thing LOL. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovesthebeach2 Posted July 3, 2021 #12 Share Posted July 3, 2021 18 minutes ago, SeaHunt said: And speaking of no bueno, think of all the people standing there who blew the attached whistles - I can remember hearing all the *tweet* *tweet* *tweets* in the crowd. 🤪 Now it seems crazy that no one even considered the germs from all the different lips that touched those. It's surprising that Whistleovid wasn't a thing LOL. when we went to Ireland and visited the Blarney Stone I thought the same thing! Imagine what was on that! No, we didn’t kiss the stone 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcur Posted July 3, 2021 #13 Share Posted July 3, 2021 4 hours ago, FamilyCruiserUK said: I hope that covid have made people think more about personal space. I used to hate those who squeezed into lifts or reached over you to get something, or just push in line. Hopefully covid will save me from having to tell them to back off and wait. I don't know about this one. I think you'll still have to fend them off. My 44 yo son tells me I can be pretty fierce looking when I wear a mask, lower my head, and give someone "the look" over my glasses. It reminds him of when I used to be the yard duty lady at his grammar school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blizzard54 Posted July 4, 2021 #14 Share Posted July 4, 2021 It has also given Royal the opportunity to introduce the drink vouchers to all C&A levels Diamond and up. It should help with the lounge overcrowding in the long term. It is also nice to be able to use them anytime during the day. A agree with the changes to muster should be a great improvement. Hopefully, the number of announcements can be minimized. They will know how many have completed it. Hopefully, they can reduce the number of stragglers over time. I also agree with improved ventilation being a plus. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footzz Posted July 4, 2021 Author #15 Share Posted July 4, 2021 10 hours ago, not-enough-cruising said: The new muster drill is certainly an improvement, but I challenge the OP claim they Royal was “one of the last cruise lines to require assembly at a designated location”. I accept the challenge. Prove that I'm wrong. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iamcruzin Posted July 4, 2021 #16 Share Posted July 4, 2021 9 hours ago, SeaHunt said: Now it seems crazy that no one even considered the germs from all the different lips that touched those. It's surprising that Whistleovid wasn't a thing LOL. What is worse is going on a snorkel excursion and using their snorkel gear. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted July 4, 2021 #17 Share Posted July 4, 2021 11 hours ago, footzz said: To each their own. I welcome the change. I've never seen/heard of anyone being thrown off of a ship for missing a muster drill. And, this is just a guess, but I'm guessing that RCCL world much rather have their paid crew inconveinenced than their paying passengers. From the repeated PAs, I am guessing that RCCL would have much rather that the new muster actually worked and that they fulfill SOLAS requirements. As the end of the muster period was approaching, 40% of the passengers blew it off and didn’t bother reporting to their station. That was the metric the Captain kept emphasizing until the cruise director threatened to start kicking people off the ship. Just reporting facts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillyFan33579 Posted July 4, 2021 #18 Share Posted July 4, 2021 15 hours ago, footzz said: As a result of new health protocols being established for cruises, one good thing to come from them is the new RCCL ship safety drill. (muster drill) Royal Caribbean was one of the last cruise lines that required assembly at the designated muster stations. The new system is a vast improvement, being much faster, way less hassle and a very simple process to follow. In addition, the entire ship doesn’t have to shut down while everyone does the drill. It makes much more sense to do be able to do the safety drill on a smart phone, tablet, or stateroom television and then go to the designated muster station to get the Sea Pass card scanned for verification. Being packed in like sardines on an open deck for a safety drill regardless of the weather was truly awful. If one good thing came from the COVID19 outbreak, the new RCCL safety drill is it. Almost 4 million people dying is a small price to pay for a better muster drill. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slease Posted July 4, 2021 #19 Share Posted July 4, 2021 Tough line to walk between safety and convenience. Costa Concordia wasn’t 10 years ago. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare little britain Posted July 4, 2021 #20 Share Posted July 4, 2021 Stopping self serve in the buffet is another bonus imho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
time4u2go Posted July 4, 2021 #21 Share Posted July 4, 2021 18 hours ago, not-enough-cruising said: The new muster drill is certainly an improvement, but I challenge the OP claim they Royal was “one of the last cruise lines to require assembly at a designated location”. I'm wondering about that claim also. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
not-enough-cruising Posted July 4, 2021 #22 Share Posted July 4, 2021 (edited) 3 hours ago, time4u2go said: I'm wondering about that claim also. It’s an incorrect metric (at least for US embarkation) they posted, we all know that. Edited July 4, 2021 by not-enough-cruising 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
not-enough-cruising Posted July 4, 2021 #23 Share Posted July 4, 2021 12 hours ago, footzz said: I accept the challenge. Prove that I'm wrong. I don’t have to prove anything. Prior to Covid, we all know, every ship embarking from a US port had Muster Drill at a predetermined assigned location. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loman Posted July 4, 2021 #24 Share Posted July 4, 2021 Im liking the self serve disappearing in the windjammer . I was never a fan of buffets because of the self serve aspect of it. I hope that becomes a standard at all buffets. Raise the price and pay a server to serve at the stations. I would choose this option at a higher cost if presented with a choice . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footzz Posted July 4, 2021 Author #25 Share Posted July 4, 2021 23 hours ago, not-enough-cruising said: The new muster drill is certainly an improvement, but I challenge the OP claim they Royal was “one of the last cruise lines to require assembly at a designated location”. 1 hour ago, not-enough-cruising said: I don’t have to prove anything. Prior to Covid, we all know, every ship embarking from a US port had Muster Drill at a predetermined assigned location. This is apparently an issue of semantics, so I shall parse my original statement. Royal Caribbean was one of the last cruise lines to require their passengers to assemble outside on the lifeboat deck at the actual muster station to conduct and complete the safety drill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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