Does Royal Caribbean still do Muster?

Guests of all ages are required to complete Muster 2.0 to ensure the safety and well-being of everyone on board.



Yes, Royal Caribbean still performs a mandatory Muster Drill, but the process was revolutionized in 2020 with the introduction of Muster 2.0™. Gone are the days of standing in large, hot crowds on the deck for an hour. In 2026, the process is primarily handled via the Royal Caribbean mobile app or your stateroom television. Guests are required to watch a safety video and listen to the emergency signal on their own devices. Once that is completed, you must physically visit your assigned Muster Station at your convenience before the ship sails. A crew member will scan your SeaPass card to verify your attendance and provide a brief individual briefing on how to properly wear a life jacket. This "eMuster" approach is much faster and more personal, allowing you to get your safety training done in minutes so you can start enjoying the ship's amenities without a major scheduled interruption to your first afternoon onboard.

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Are there police or weapons onboard a cruise ship? We have an onboard security department. Generally consists of a chief security officer, a deputy security officer, a security supervisor, and a number of enlisted level security staff commensurate with the size of the ship.

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