How do I find my muster station?
How do I find my muster station? Muster stations are multiple emergency areas dedicated specifically to certain groups of passengers and crew members in order to ensure that everyone on board is not heading to the same emergency exit. Information on the location of your muster station can be found on the back of your cabin door.
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 can you identify the muster station of a passenger?
Guests can identify their assigned muster station on their boarding pass, Sail & Sign Card, or cabin key. Once they visit their assigned muster station, they will check in with one of the dedicated muster station team members, who will demonstrate the correct donning of a lifejacket.
What does 6A mean on Carnival cruise?
Category 6A - Ocean View Stateroom. Description: A picture window gives you views of scenery you won't find anywhere on land, all from the comfort of your stateroom.
What does Muster station mean on a cruise?
('m?st? 'ste???n ) noun. the place on a ship where passengers should assemble in the event of an emergency.
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.
Do you have to go to your muster station?
Everyone has to go their muster station before the ship can sail.
What does Muster mean on my cruise ticket?
The word muster means the act of assembling, which is what passengers and crew do during the mandatory safety briefing on every cruise that's referred to as a muster drill.
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.
What does code 7 mean on a cruise ship?
Code 7. Code 7 is one of the few codes meant for crew and passengers. If you hear a Code 7, it means that everyone aboard the ship must report to their muster stations. Muster stations are emergency meeting points, and you will be briefed on the process on your first day on the ship.
What does GTY mean on a cruise?
A. At times we may offer you the option of making a 'Guarantee' (GTY) booking. This means you may book a stateroom of a guaranteed category type (Interior, Oceanview, Balcony or Suite) on your chosen ship and cruise.
What happens if you skip the muster drill on a cruise?
If you don't participate in the muster drill at the appropriate time, the cruise won't throw you in the brig, but if you're really defiant about the process for some reason, you could find yourself marooned.
What does a red card mean on Carnival cruise?
Being a red card holder with Carnival Cruises means you've reached the second stage of the VIFP program. You get the red Sail & Sign card on your second cruise, and you'll stay at this level until you have completed 24 nights on a Carnival cruise. This is the first time that 'VIFP points' becomes important.