Do you have to go to Muster Station?
Do you have to go to Muster Station? Everyone has to go their muster station before the ship can sail.
When did Muster drills become mandatory?
Since the 2012 Costa Concordia disaster, all cruise ships have been required to perform the muster drill before the ship leaves port.
How long is muster drill on cruise?
How long does the muster drill last? Generally, it lasts 30 to 60 minutes or so before the cruisers and crew members are released. Until 30 to 60 minutes, the passengers are given a demonstration of putting on a life jacket during an emergency. Even if you've sailed before, you must attain the drill.
What happens when you muster?
If you muster something such as support, strength, or energy, you gather as much of it as you can in order to do something. He traveled around West Africa trying to muster support for his movement. When soldiers muster or are mustered, they gather together in one place in order to take part in a military action.
What are the rules for muster stations?
(a) Each muster station must have sufficient space to accommodate all persons assigned to muster at that station. One or more muster stations must be close to each embarkation station. (b) Each muster station and embarkation station must be readily accessible to accommodation and work areas.
What happens if you miss your cruise ship at a port?
If you ultimately miss the ship's departure, it's the port agent who can stay in contact with the ship's crew to inform them of your intentions to join the ship at the next port or simply find a flight home if your cruise is near its end—they'll need to know, for example, whether to pack and ship your luggage if you ...
Where all can you go on a cruise without a passport?
Cruises to the Caribbean, Bahamas, Alaska, Canada, New England, Mexico, Bermuda, and Hawai'i all fit these criteria. Keep in mind the “closed-loop” bit. If your ship is not returning to the same port—for instance, if you are eyeing a one-way Panama Canal sailing from Los Angeles to Miami—you do need a passport.
Can I go on a cruise without a passport if I dont get off the boat?
Though some “closed-loop” cruises may not require a U.S. passport, we recommend bringing yours in case of an emergency, such as an unexpected medical air evacuation or the ship docking at an alternate port.
What happens if you lose your passport while on a cruise?
If you lose your passport, report it immediately to the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate and make arrangements to get a replacement passport, for a fee.
Will cruise ships stop if you fall off?
What happens when someone goes overboard on a cruise ship? The ship goes into emergency mode. The bridge will contact the Coast Guard and a search will begin. The ship will stop and the crew will try to pinpoint where and when it happened so they can start a thorough search in that area.
Do cruises ever leave people behind?
While it doesn't happen too often that a passenger gets left behind, people arriving late is all too common. If you stand out on deck, shortly before the ship is scheduled to depart, you'll likely notice the last few stragglers running for their life in order to get back to the ship before the gangway is pulled back.