Im obsessed with the titanic. Amazing how modern technology has evolved.

Best video ever! I can’t imagine sitting on metal that cramped for an hour, let alone days. I would imagine things would get tense fast. Maybe anti-anxiety drugs should be added!

@vickipoh6423

Жыл бұрын

Right? As you get on board everyone gets 1 Dramamine and 1 Xanax. 😁

@marvindebot3264

Жыл бұрын

The interior (and the hull for that matter) is fibreglass but yeah, no padding.

@lauriestrickland1146

Жыл бұрын

@@vickipoh6423 I agree!

From the bottom of my heart, a huge thank you. I’ve spent 400 days at sea on ships and this was by far the most comforting video you have ever done. I had no idea of the life boats contents or that we could last a week. They should show it on the entertainment system in the rooms. Please thank your officers for allowing you to show this. By far the best public relations video ever! I can’t wait to get back on a virgin ship..

@SamSitar

Жыл бұрын

nice that so many people can fit in as well.

@designdoctor247

Жыл бұрын

yes THIS short video should be a part of our safety training...Lucy did an amazing JOB. i actually felt comforted too.

@carloko08

Жыл бұрын

but how, you're working on a ship and you had no idea what's in a lifeboat? Didn't you take the 4 courses that international navigation REQUIRES for all personnel on a marine vehicle? one of two, or you don't work on a ship or your company is a very low class company, IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO WORK ON A SHIP WITHOUT HAVING THE 4 COURSES THAT INTERNATIONAL NAVIGATION REQUIRES ITS PERSONNEL, everyone who works on a ship MUST KNOW WHAT IT IS, HOW IT WORKS AND WHAT IS THE CONTENT OF A LIFEBOAT BECAUSE BEFORE GETTING ON A BOAT SHOULD HAVE PARTICIPATED IN AT LEAST 3 SHIPWRECK, FIRE, DISASTER AND FIRST AID EACH ONE, are you lying or your company is not worthless

@carloko08

Жыл бұрын

@@designdoctor247 but please, what agency trained you and placed you on a ship without you knowing all these things before getting on a ship?... your agency is super bad, let me tell you

@designdoctor247

Жыл бұрын

@@carloko08 no i do not work on a ahip ...i just watch Lucy's vlogs because i enjoy crusing as a passager

I have been crew on multiple lines and gone through all kinds of safety training but NONE have given as much info as this video. Virgin needs to IMMEDIATELY add your video to Safety Training for all of their crew. GREAT JOB!

@designdoctor247

Жыл бұрын

totally agree!!! and PAY Lucy for it!!!

@jimmypusateri3612

Жыл бұрын

@@designdoctor247 I paid her on the ship! She is a doll!

I didn’t expect the lifeboat to be that big inside and also with all that stored supply, the only thing missing was a restroom!

@lukilller

Жыл бұрын

you can go outside :)) and do your needs

@metanoian965

Жыл бұрын

@@lukilller yeah thank you. and enjoy the 30 foot waves and wave good riddance to the old fat ladies. More food left for all inside.

@ispeaklatin5406

11 ай бұрын

I'm not going outside. Also, how would you? They better have restrooms.

@marcusjones6098

11 ай бұрын

There were holes in the top seat. I assumed that was it, but maybe not. I'd probably be thrown overboard for assuming I just shit directly on top of someone.

@kevingok

11 ай бұрын

you are not seeing the 200+ people that will be inside the life boat during an emergency. it's going to get crowded and hot fast.

That was very interesting, thank-you. But if there was ever a reason cruise ships are too big now, this is it. 300 people in a lifeboat is just too many. In the past people would still have been packed in like sardines, but all on the same level. The thought of ever being packed into one of those lifeboats is enough to put one off cruising altogether!

@tampazeke4587

Жыл бұрын

Yeah. Back in the day YOU wouldn't have gotten onto a lifeboat anyway. Ships didn't have enough lifeboats to accommodate all passengers and crew; only women and children passengers and one crew member per boat. The men and the rest of the crew weren't provided for. With Titanic many of the lifeboats were launched early only partially full because the rich, privileged bitches who got on didn't want to be uncomfortable having too many people on the boat.

@car_tar3882

3 ай бұрын

Unless your doing a transatlantic if the ship goes down you’ll be in there like 30 minutes

I have tried those lifeboat biscuit rations - they flipping well work. Went 2 whole days with no hunger pains. No, this was on dry-land. Now have them in my disaster survivor's kit. Yep, totally agree with other comments. This sort of clip should shown on cruise ships the exact same way as airline show their safety videos. 🙂

@The_New_Abnormal_World_Order

10 ай бұрын

I have some too! High calorie, with added vitamins, and they will keep for years. Taste awful though, I wouldn't want to ever be in a situation where that is all there is to eat!!

@AK-jt9gx

9 ай бұрын

Where did you buy them? I’d like to try adding some to my emergency supplies but I’m not sure how to tell if I’m purchasing the real thing or just some regular biscuit with clever marketing

@The_New_Abnormal_World_Order

9 ай бұрын

@@AK-jt9gx The brand is Seven Oceans.

Interesting video, let's hope you don't have to use it! I have done distress flare training at an army base as I go sailing. One thing you didn't seem to have in the flare pack were heavy duty gloves. You should recommend it to your safety guy, put some thick riggers gloves in the canister. The hand held flares burn at 100s if not 1000 degrees and produce a lot of ash, gloves are a must if you want to hang on to them until they burn down. Handling the nylon rope on the sea anchor or other lines would be safer with gloves too. Deploying that in a heavy sea without gloves would be dangerous. Have gloves in the canister and you know where they are and would keep them dry for when needed.

Loved the tour. Where's the bathroom?

@carlagat1075

Жыл бұрын

good question 🤔

@1mezion

Жыл бұрын

Outside?

@JJones-gr6hz

Жыл бұрын

I was wondering the same thing

@awmperry

Жыл бұрын

Generally a bucket in the corner, I’m afraid. No room for privacy in a lifeboat… (That said, in a boat that size I suppose they might have something a bit better. Fingers crossed.)

@metaminder6149

Жыл бұрын

I was wondering. I imagine it would get a tad stinky in there even with buckets. Hoping that gps works and help comes quickly before .... 🥺🤢🤮😬🤪

I'd have thought sanitation issues for 200 plus people would be a pretty important issue. Why no mention of it?

@john8451

4 ай бұрын

Over the side? 😮

For my entire life I have thought that lifeboats are what I used to see in Titanic movie. These ones are luxurious compared to what I thought they would be. I cant imagine the maintenance cost - I mean the food, the medicine, the batteries, the disel fuel they all gonna expire at some point so you have to keep replacing them with some time intervals.

The way things have evolved in just 100 years is crazy

Im curious about things like insulin, heart medications, ssris, female hygiene etc. I would imagine those would be pretty important for survivors to keep the situation under control.

I was just watching a cruise video last night, where they talked about how many people fit in the life boats, and thinking “I wonder what those look like inside.” Talk about timing!

Great video! Where do people go to the bathroom? LOL just something silly that popped into my head. 😉

@mynameisworld

2 ай бұрын

Just hope you're not the one with the crotch in your face when they need to go!

Thanks for the tour. These boats look tiny when viewed on the cruise ship videos, but they are quite big! Very enlightening to see the various systems and way of packing as many people as possible within.

Now, this is a video I really wanted to see, but never want to experience on a cruise. A thankful sailor. Cheers

@PottersVideos2

5 ай бұрын

Especially if you end up with someone's crotch right in front of you!

Fascinating! These lifeboats are small “ships” themselves. We’ve come a ways from the wooden, oar propelled, lifeboats of old, but I had no idea just how far we’ve come. But one thing missing is, how do we “go to the bathroom”?!

@karengreenlee4356

Жыл бұрын

I wondered that also. Going to get pretty smelly on the boat.

@bridgetstoli2347

Жыл бұрын

That big plastic jug she opened?

@EperogiLimousine

9 ай бұрын

Either go outside to pee, or just wait, you’re likely gonna be found within hours at sea, not days floating.

@kalleklp7291

9 ай бұрын

There are two buckets inside it meant for getting water out of the vessel. However, they can...you get the idea. ;)

@pdxlasher

5 ай бұрын

Until I watched this video, I thought lifeboats were like the ones on the TItanic but painted yellow.

I remember doing drills in a smaller version of these (150 pax). At full capacity it was quite uncomfortable. I do remember thinking that passengers are a bit bigger than crew as well. Thankfully never needed to get in for real.

At around 6:30, here we have 2 axes..? With no further explanation. LOL. I find the way you said it hilarious for some reason.

@wally626v_m7

Жыл бұрын

Axes could be used to clear debris from the lifeboat to help get away from a sinking ship. They also would be useful if the boat landed on a deserted island. good for cutting firewood making shelters etc. Most cruises are close enough to land and other boats that the expected time in the boat is short, but there are longer cruises in much less populated areas. I expect the list of supplies also applies to lifeboats for cargo ships, which might have longer expected rescue times.

I never knew these were this advanced. I would feel very safe taking a cruse after watching this. Thanks for posting. Jim

Great video as ever, Lucy! This one was particularly interesting and informative!

My understanding is that a modern cruise ship has double the lifeboats it needs. The only time you would need to absolutely fill the lifeboats to capacity is when the ship is capsizing (rolling sideways) and one whole side's worth of lifeboats cannot be launched because they are no longer over water (reference: Costa Concordia). This does happen, of course. Also, cruise ships are rarely that far from land or other ships, so you will usually be able to disembark from the lifeboats within a few hours. The scenarios where you might be in the boat for days are rare, like on a repositioning cruise or adventure travel or the sea is so rough that they cannot recover the boats - in which case nobody is eating much anyhow, but simply wishing for death. However, we have seen cases, again and again, where the crew delays the evacuation long past time. Be alert to what is going on when the ship seems in trouble. If it starts pitching to the side, get to the low side and try to get on a boat if they start loading - time may be short. And you may need to decide on your own to either go to the high side and try to walk the hull as the ship rolls over or find somewhere you and your lifejacket can enter the water. In the cases I have read, nothing happens for a long time, then things disintegrate fast. Don't be cattle, think for yourself.

Man the Lifeboats! Women and Children First!

Thanks for sharing your video on the cruise ship's lifeboat, Lucy. It was pretty educational. Cheers!

this was a great video! ive seen the life boats on the ships in cruise ship walkthrough videos and i always wondered what the inside looked like and how they managed to fit so many people inside them. well...now i know, i would not want to be on the bottom rows of the lifeboat!

Thank you for the tour! I have seen these on the ships I've been on but never got a glance inside.

Loved this video. I have always wondered about the lifeboats. Thanks for showing us.

Outstanding overview of what’s in a lifeboat.

Very interesting, Lucy! As always! Thanks a lot for this video 🙏

Thank you for inside look at the lifeboat. Very informative. Be sure to thank the Valiant Lady crew for helping and allowing this. MUCH Appreciated! Keep up the good work

Thank you Lucy for another very interesting and informative video. I thoroughly enjoyed watching it. It’s good to know the layout and content of a lifeboat.

WOW! Cool! My father was a Merchant Marine. Back in the day, the life boats were not covered. And they had oars. Now a days, they are covered and a lot nicer. Well, as nice as they can be when your ship is going down. COOL VIDEO!

@philiprice7875

Жыл бұрын

oars heavy AF our class was down to 8 took 12 to row took 16 to row against the thames tide to take instrutors to riverside pub we was wiped out

You're coverage of Virgin Crusises had been quite flattering. We are glad that you are enjoying your experience her. The satisfaction of your crew is just as important as the satisfaction of the guest.

Wow these things are pretty handy. Interesting video. Thanks Lucy

Great video Lucy! Always been interested how they fit so many people in the lifeboats

This is probably my favorite video of yours yet! I've been on about 10 cruises and I've always been curious as to what's inside the lifeboats!

very informative lucy keep up the good work would you be able to do a tour or interview of the hospitial or nurses on board or about the engine room or where the lower the anchor or ropes when the dock

This was INCREDIBLY informative - thank you so much!

Awesome! I always wondered what the inside looked like without having to actually never hopefully need them.

Very interesting and informative, however, you could have explained sleeping arrangements and bathrooms if one had to spend 3-6 days on this thing. Pray we never do.

This has to be the most educational video I've ever seen about cruising. Keep up the great work. My wife and I appreciate it and we can't wait to sale again on Virgin!!

Although I doubt I'll ever need to know, I'm jolly glad TO know! Very interesting and potentially useful. Many thanks!

Very informative Video . It’s good to know what to expect in an emergency. A real public service. Excellent work .

Just curious….What would the bathroom situation be like?

The electrostatic release indicator was added because panicing designated pilots were accidentally releasing the life rafts from the ship, while still midair (which is not good.) Then the thing they pointed out after was a pin and hook in addition to the electrostatic release because there were cases where the electrostatic release would accidentally retain water and remain releasable even above water, or in other cases the emergency override glass would fall off the release, and people would press it not knowing it was an emergency override , once again releasing the life boat midair. It's a case of a safety measure (the release lever) needing to add like 5 other safety measures to make it foolproof.

Thank you posting this video. We cruise a lot and this is information I have always wondered about.

Thank you for the tour! Love the information!!

Thank you! I was able to walk by the lifeboats and see inside them while on the Allure of the Seas as a passenger a few weeks ago. I couldn’t envision how it could fit the amount of passengers listed on the side. I also didn’t realize that it came with supplies or has a motor.

I was afraid 😳 to board a cruise ship until I saw this video. Hopefully soon I'll be booking my trip with family. This was very very informative and I'm so grateful for people like you.

Just amazing! Thank you Lucy

Very nicely put together video and very entertaining as well. Thanks for posting this.

Fascinating. Great to know they’re there but I wouldn’t want to have to use one.

Great vid! Thanks to Declan and the deck team too. Takes me back to doing my ‘lifeboat ticket’ as part of my initial STCW95 about 20 years ago! (Not much has changed!)

@benshaffer3269

Жыл бұрын

what has changed?

This is one of the better cruise videos I've seen, always wondered how they fit everyone in those and what it looked like.

After 41 cruises I never knew this stuff. Fascinating!

That is so fascinating! Those are so much bigger and more equipped than I thought. Good to know, though of course I hope they aren't called upon.

@icelandviking1961

Жыл бұрын

It’s like the Tartis.

Great video! Thanks for sharing this with us! Never been in a lifeboat until now! ♥️🇺🇦🇺🇸

Those lifeboats are well thought out and designed in a neat way to fit as many people as possible

I saw another video by Casual Navigation listing these items, but it was very nice to see those items in the real world!

Thank you so much for sharing this video!!! I've been to so many cruises (as a passenger) and always wondered what the inside of a lifesaving boat looks like and what the content is. Seeing your video really gives me peace of mind knowing we actually have a chance should something goes wrong. Thank you again and great job!!!

@handsoffmycactus2958

10 ай бұрын

Life saving boat ? It’s called a lifeboat you 🤡

I've always wondered what those lifeboats looked like inside. My only cruise decades ago was on a liner, and IIRC it used rafts.

@designdoctor247

Жыл бұрын

i also assumed they were some type of raft ...IMO it was comforting to see how sturdy they looked

eeeekkkk this is exciting. i have ALWAYS wondered about this. thank u!!!

Thank you! this was very informative. While I hope I never have to use a lifeboat it is both interesting and reassuring to see all the items that are included.

Great tour. I wondered though what if persons in the lifeboat have to relieve themselves? I know with the ration amounts they wouldn't likely have as much waste to eliminate but what do they do?

Days of K-rations and crotch staring. Excellent. Where does one relieve oneself aboard the lifeboat?

Nice job, Good lad for helping you make this. You presentation was nice and light enough to stay interesting.

This is a wonderful presentation. GREAT JOB!

That was fascinating. I had no idea the seating was setup like that in 3 tiers. Thank you!

@ramblingrob4693

10 ай бұрын

I wouldn't want to be the bottom

@gardensofthegods

10 ай бұрын

I don't understand those seats ....they look incredibly uncomfortable ... if you're going to be in them for several days one would assume that you might sleep but how in the world would one sleep unless they're sitting on the floor ?

@aquagamer1212

9 ай бұрын

@@gardensofthegodsIt’s not about comfort, it’s about safety.

@FriedChairs

9 ай бұрын

@@aquagamer1212 Also, they want to reduce the number of lifeboats they have to maintain so they try to load them up as much as possible. I have noticed on newer larger ships they are trending towards larger lifeboats but fewer of them. Probably cheaper to purchase and maintain.

@Peacenik45

8 ай бұрын

That diagram at the end only showed two tiers, excluding the cockpit. I don't think she's right about the middle tier.

Lucy, Thank You! I love your videos! :) You are so happy, I can't help but smile! And, a tour of the lifeboat is great. Thanks for this! If I knew Sir Richard personally, I'd send him this video and ask 'em to run it on the all of his ships' internal TV system, so that all the "sailors" AND crew could see it! Just awesome! (In fact, I just may send a link off to Virgin myself, if you'd like?) {BTW, with 2023 being the 50th anniversary of his founding of Virgin Records / release of their first album, rumor has it that "Virgin" might be cooking up some special events / special promotions for next year, from Virgin Air, to Virgin Voyages, to Virgin Galactic...so, you never know....if you know someone, who knows someone, who knows someone, etc., maybe send 'em this video and links to your channel, and you could end up being the voice and face of the modern 21st Century Cruise Line, Virgin Voyages, with the famous tag line "Hey sailors, welcome back". :) } Lucy, continue to travel, have fun, and make wonderful videos....and enjoy life! :) No need to change anything! But if you do desire changes, in the future if you ever wish to "branch out" into other jobs, from what I can see here (it's edited, we know) your GENUINE friendly personality could be a big plus in "promotions" and "PR"! (where unfortunately many in those fields are rather "fake") And, your passionate love of travel / adventure could be a wonderful motivator if you ever wish to pursue being a ship's officer / bridge officer....just some food for thought, to chew on while dreaming. :) It's weird that I was looking for an old fellow sailor's videos (yacht / sailboat sailor, not Cruise Ship "sailor"), and came across yours. And, now I've watched more than a dozen of your videos! How wonderful. Since, I sail my own sailboat (across oceans and thru the islands, etc.), and run my own electronics business, there is little chance that I'd ever take a "cruise" as a passenger, let alone work on-board a cruise ship. kzread.info/head/PLnN6ygtZ3h2nbwAGh5DKgTCj15iyl6qoY kzread.infoplaylists kzread.info/head/PLnN6ygtZ3h2naJDoHElLlF4WJm0sQUhDs kzread.infovideos But, I found myself loving your videos! (And, kudos to you for knowing about "Dazzle Camouflage", you're one of the few people I've ever seen that knows what that is! Awesome!) I'm sure your videos are a lot of work to put together, and I suspect what you painstakingly edit-out leaves us with the wonderful results. But, don't be afraid to let us see some more of the "raw footage", too. :) I too, love to travel (obviously), love dance, love history, nature, the ocean, etc. As well as I love people, I especially appreciate the wide variety of people/cultures/ideas that make up this wondrous world, I get the feeling you do as well, so fair winds and following seas to a fellow lover of life! You know Lucy, in my almost dozen years on KZread, I only "subscribed" to one channel (of one of my good friends and fellow sailors), but I'm now subscribing to your channel, too! :) You always ask for suggestions for future videos, so here are just a few of my humble ideas. (even if some might not be your channel's focus, you never know): a) More "life lessons learned"-type videos. b) Behind-the-scenes of your recording and editing, including some tech info on your camera set-up, software, etc., even some more raw footage. c) Some details of the "Marine" crew side, a tour of the bridge, radio/comms areas, views (or just mention of) passing smaller vessels (like sailboats). d) Of course an interview with the radio officer would be great, but these days many ships don't have a chief radio officer, but rather a chief IT officer / chief electrical engineer, so if you don't have a radio officer, anyone of these or bridge officers, will do. :) Lucy, please continue to travel, explore, have fun, learn, teach, and enjoy life! And, get in-touch if you desire. All my best! John MacDougall ka4wja

Very informative tour beautiful thank you much!

Thank you for this video, Lucy. It was very interesting and informative. Thank you to Virgin for allowing you to video this.

Very informative, (But what about the bathroom?? I know what you might say, but just asking.) Thank You it was a great video.

Thanks! Very interesting. I was imagining deploying this w panicked people in rough seas/whether maybe escaping a fire on board, and getting that many people seated in such an organized pattern; bouncing up and down on waves, banging against the hull, pulling the release at the right time and hope nothing binds as the ship sinks😮. Worst case yes, but hope crew is well trained for that situation. Airline crew w fewer passengers practice evacuation extensively so I wonder how ship crew do.

@Tunechi65

Жыл бұрын

Folks won't act right. Tough to have people sit right

For get the life raft that view is amazing.

Very interesting video, Lucy, great job!

Super interesting. I didn't even know they had engines. How far is the range? Or are they just for short maneuvers?

Love this video. I hope to never have to use an emergency lifeboat for anything more than tendering but if I do I really hope that I do not have to sit on the bottom row after hearing your description of what I may “face” ;)

@markbajek2541

Жыл бұрын

I'm guessing the less mobile folks would be along the bottom rows

What a fascinating video Lucy. Thank you.

Very interesting! Thanks for sharing!

Thank you so much for this awesome tour! It was one of the most informative cruise videos I've ever come across. I've always been curious about what was inside of the lift boats, and you've definitely satisfied that curiosity for me. Past that, it's incredibly comforting to know that the life boats are so well equipped to receive and respond to passengers and their needs in an emergency while at sea. Thank you again!

Great video! Curious, how much fuel does the boat hold?

I'm going on a cruise next year. Just checking out the lifeboats and such...you know, the important stuff ☝🏻

wow, this is one of the most interesting cruise information videos I have ever watched :) thanks for doing this video :)

Fascinating. Thank you! One question, what is the plan of you need to relieve yourself?

@brianokeefe7781

Жыл бұрын

on another site about lifeboats they mentioned ONE toytoy ....... as if you could move around the packed boat to get to it !!!!!

What about a bathroom? There must be something like this on these lifeboats. This was a cool video, I had no idea modern lifeboats were like this. This is far more sophisticated than the old lifeboats, which just plopped everyone in the open air!

@littlegamer00

10 ай бұрын

Well you see, there's always a hatch and some 120 viewers.

@PottersVideos2

5 ай бұрын

I'd rather that then in front of someone's crotch!

Great video. Passengers will go crazy after a period of days..thanks

Thanks My dear friend for tour us for a great experience life @sea, Salute and suport to you 👍✨✨✨

OMG! You missed out the most important thing-where’s the loo?

One of the most comprehensive life boat tours I've seen so far good job Lucy and Declan. I also wonder were the loo is?

@philiprice7875

Жыл бұрын

big hole at side stick ass out get a free bidet

@hollyrasmussen875

Жыл бұрын

Where is the bathroom?

@BrainboxccGames

Жыл бұрын

Open the door and feed the fishes some sausages? :)

@dianpeck6786

Жыл бұрын

Just like at home pack a small backpack, w/ meds, eye drops, baby wipes, change clothing, a foil blanket, a child toy, slipper socks! It's better to be prepared!

@jessicaregina1956

Жыл бұрын

Right outside! Sucks if your a woman however! 🤣

I like that the fishing kit is just for entertainment. Even without food you would be found found before it was a problem.

Nice video i always wondered what thr life boats looked like inside

More of Declan please ❤

What about bathroom facilities? Do you hang off lifeboat to go?

@foxquetzal420

9 ай бұрын

Essentially...yes

Excellent no one has ever shown what you did thanks

Awesome Lucy🌷《☆》Nice Tutorial on the Lifeboat dear♡👍💛♡They've evolved nicely since the Titanic disaster🖖😎☮

Great video!! Always wanted to know what the inside of the lifeboats were like.

@louisschmidt2129

Жыл бұрын

Where bathroom

I grew up in a landlocked area, was terrified before my 1st cruise. Still intimidating to me every time, this was so helpful. Thank you.

@navydad8916

10 ай бұрын

Expect your worst nightmare at sea !

@videogamin390

10 ай бұрын

@@navydad8916 Expect to have no friends! (If you meant that in a bad way, if you didnt than mb)

@navydad8916

10 ай бұрын

@@videogamin390 I expect you are simple minded with a comment like that ,get a grip!

@navydad8916

10 ай бұрын

@@videogamin390 explain yourself !

@videogamin390

10 ай бұрын

@@navydad8916 You said that in a way that sounds like your attempting to make them think the ocean is always gonna be bad.

Checked out on of the RMS Titanic's lifeboats at the Ronald Regan Library. The tech, then to now, is amazing.

Good job on this video. I have always wondered about this.