Hi,

We have our first Exotic Eastern Caribbean cruise booked on January 23, 2010. 

What is the Master Drill I read about in some posts?

are you meaning muster drill???? if so it is the life boat drill where they tell you about how to use the lifejackets and the procedure to get off the ship incase of emergency.

 Sorry,... Master Drill :)))

Natasha:

Hi,

We have our first Exotic Eastern Caribbean cruise booked on January 23, 2010. 

What is the Master Drill I read about in some posts?

On my first cruise when they were doing the muster drill, we took lots of pictures. Some we even posed for. It is all part of the experience so take it in, want to or not; and have a great time.

 The Muster drill is designed to save your life if anything goes wrong on the ship that requires everyone to leave the ship and be put into life boats.  Pay close attention during the drill.  It's not a joke, and it's not boring.  It's too keep you from panicking during an emergency due to ignorance.  Actually, if you have a good attitude and smile, you'll no doubt make some friends as you all stand there with your life vests on!  Just think, you'll be standing on a ship deck while your friends back home are really bored!  

Have a great time!

It is a necessary and important activity. In a muster drill the crew tells you how to put the life jacket on, but they do not tell that you must put it on during the drill; just bring it with you. You will be surprised or dismayed at the lack of attention.  There are folks, usually first time cruisers, who will insist that you must wear the jacket.

 i went on my 1st cruise in may &  this was so fast & rushed i didnt even pay attention. didnt even get to take pic like i see most people do on their cruises. they did make us put it on.. & stand there.. was a very fast drill on the inspiration. 

Just got off the Sensation on Sunday and we didn't have to take our lifejackets with us or put them on.  Just watched a presentation at our muster station like a previous poster said.  It only lasted about 10 minutes.

Kathy:

On my first cruise when they were doing the muster drill, we took lots of pictures. Some we even posed for.

No wonder the drill takes so much longer than it needs to, when passengers stop to pose for pics during it. 

I know the pictures take alot of time but on your first cruise, you need to savor the experience. Next time out, you do not need the pics. Have a great time out.

Yes there is not a thing good about it. Drink in one hand and a lifejacket in the other. Stumble up or down depends on the ship. Cant use the elevator have to use the stairs that are filled with lots of empty glasses and people have the same problems that i have, they closed the bars for this. Take my advice hide in the bathroom lol.