Cruise lines have been adopting e-muster or virtual muster drills since the shutdown, making the traditional muster drill seem outdated.
However, a recent email from Carnival Sunshine has caused confusion by requiring the old-style muster drill, which was previously a unpopular practice.
The traditional muster drill was often a frustrating experience, involving crowded areas, long wait times, and uncomfortable conditions.
No one misses those roll calls as the person in front of you stepped on your toes, nor the stampede which followed in crowded stairwells.
This change has raised questions about the reasoning behind reverting to the old-style muster drill.
Author's summary: Carnival Sunshine requires old-style muster drill.