How "adult" is Serenity?

When we do Hedonism II it isn't a problem but I don't think I'd feel comfortable being immodest or being with a topless life partner on in the Serenity area.

my wife and i made one only trip to the serenity deck. There was only five people on the deck. There was a bartender who spoke very little english, my wife, me and a young couple who were in the act of making a baby in the hot tub.

 

I would of rather had the topless woman.

I don't know what ship you were on but, the Serenity deck is always packed. What does the bartender barely speaking English have to do with anything? Which is probably not true as most CCL front line employees speak very good english.

I don't know what ship you were on but, the Serenity deck is always packed. What does the bartender barely speaking English have to do with anything? Which is probably not true as most CCL front line employees speak very good english.

It was the pride june 3rd. The bartenders english skills only added to our poor experience on the serenity deck. I got a yellow towel from the desk and when i went to return the towel the desk was vacant. He could not find the book that had my name and room number on it for the towel deposit.

I am self employed and i work a lot of hours, one of the things i wanted to do was relax on the serenity deck, maybe my hopes were built up to the point that i was disappointed when i finally got to break away from my lovely child and spend some alone time with my wife. I was expecting more than old teal covered furniture that looked like it was way past its prime and covered in stains and a couple fornicating in the hot tub.

............... He could not find the book that had my name and room number on it for the towel deposit.

 

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Towel deposit? I normally lug mine to the room and deposit it on the floor in the bathroom. Never have paid or been asked for a deposit. Perhaps it happens, but I've not noticed.

It was the pride june 3rd. The bartenders english skills only added to our poor experience on the serenity deck. I got a yellow towel from the desk and when i went to return the towel the desk was vacant. He could not find the book that had my name and room number on it for the towel deposit.

 

I am self employed and i work a lot of hours, one of the things i wanted to do was relax on the serenity deck, maybe my hopes were built up to the point that i was disappointed when i finally got to break away from my lovely child and spend some alone time with my wife. I was expecting more than old teal covered furniture that looked like it was way past its prime and covered in stains and a couple fornicating in the hot tub.

I was on the same sailing and don't remember noticing the bartenders back there having bad language skills but I also didn't see the Serenity area with that few people either. Maybe the person working was filling in during a port day or something. I was pretty disappointed with the furniture though, I agree it looked aged. That was probably one of my biggest disappointments but the staff back there were pretty great in my experiences. In fact, I'd say I bought the vast majority of my non-casino drinks there because they were so quick compared to everything else on Lido. That was just my experience, we rebooked the Pride because we don't put too much of an emphasis on the Serenity/pool experience. If that were our big thing, maybe my perception would be different.

I concur with many who have posted:

Carnival's official policy is that Serenity is not clothing optional. And for American audiences, that means men's bottoms are covered and women's bottoms and breasts are covered.

If a woman goes topless on serenity, I quite frankly couldn't care less. My wife and I choose to abide by all posted policies, but this one wouldn't be any skin off our nose if someone else broke the rule. But, that said, I am sympathetic to people to who are offended by it. They booked a cruise with expectations that stated rules would be followed, and they have as much right as me to be bothered when a rule is broken that bugs them.

I'd be maybe a little more offended if a man or women chose to go bottomless at Serenity, but it's a moot point, because, A) It never happens; and B) If it did, my only thought would be, "Dumbass" and then I'd move on with my day.

Bottom line: I think we Americans are a little overly hung up about our bodies and over sexualize things. But I grew up in a beach resort town, so seeing a man walk by in a speedo or a woman in a thong and string top probably doesn't effect me the way it might a lovely grandma from Cincinnati.

I was on the same sailing and don't remember noticing the bartenders back there having bad language skills but I also didn't see the Serenity area with that few people either. Maybe the person working was filling in during a port day or something. I was pretty disappointed with the furniture though, I agree it looked aged. That was probably one of my biggest disappointments but the staff back there were pretty great in my experiences. In fact, I'd say I bought the vast majority of my non-casino drinks there because they were so quick compared to everything else on Lido. That was just my experience, we rebooked the Pride because we don't put too much of an emphasis on the Serenity/pool experience. If that were our big thing, maybe my perception would be different.

I was there saturday before dinner, i am guessing around 6:30, The bartender may have spoken perfect english, he just wasn't doing it with me.

Either way it didn't ruin my vacation or sour me on cruising, but it has me thinking that i may go with another cruise line next time.

I concur with many who have posted:

 

Carnival's official policy is that Serenity is not clothing optional. And for American audiences, that means men's bottoms are covered and women's bottoms and breasts are covered.

 

If a woman goes topless on serenity, I quite frankly couldn't care less. My wife and I choose to abide by all posted policies, but this one wouldn't be any skin off our nose if someone else broke the rule. But, that said, I am sympathetic to people to who are offended by it. They booked a cruise with expectations that stated rules would be followed, and they have as much right as me to be bothered when a rule is broken that bugs them.

 

I'd be maybe a little more offended if a man or women chose to go bottomless at Serenity, but it's a moot point, because, A) It never happens; and B) If it did, my only thought would be, "Dumbass" and then I'd move on with my day.

 

Bottom line: I think we Americans are a little overly hung up about our bodies and over sexualize things. But I grew up in a beach resort town, so seeing a man walk by in a speedo or a woman in a thong and string top probably doesn't effect me the way it might a lovely grandma from Cincinnati.

Great perspective. Yes we Americans are hung up on body image.

I have to say, I've not had any of the "nude" happenings on any cruises I've been on. I did see a lady wearing a bra as a bathing suite top once (I mean, it was like obvious it was a bra). I do have to say, I did go to the nude beach in St. Maarten and practiced a little toplessness there. It was kinda refreshing, tbh. I too, would not be offended if a woman decided to go topless on the serenity, but I'm also a generation who is fighting for body positivity and with that comes acceptance of the human body in all it's forms. So, maybe I'm not so sensitive to it??? Who knows.

On the formal side, while there are no signs stating, no nudity, it is implied. But shame on those women for acting the way they did. A grown woman should be able to politely and respectfully approach another grown woman and simply say, "Excuse me, but while this is an adult area, Carnival doesn't have topless bathing on their ships anymore. I wonder if you wouldn't mind covering up?"

If they reaction was negative and they still felt strongly, they could go get a crew member or choose to leave the direct line sight.

I was pretty disappointed with the furniture though, I agree it looked aged.

Most of it just plain NASTY!

It is my understanding that the Serenity Area is not topless optional.

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It's like anything else on the ship.

If someone is "breaking a rule" and it impacts you, then you should call guest services and complain.

Calling out that "the topless person (only women) should cover up" is immature and can lead to a confrontation that isn't desired. No different than shouting out that "there are places that you are allowed to smoke and this isn't one of them", or "obnoxious drunks should sit down and keep quiet".

Carnival's official policy is that Serenity is not clothing optional.

It is my understanding that the Serenity Area is not topless optional.

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It's like anything else on the ship.

 

If someone is "breaking a rule" and it impacts you, then you should call guest services and complain.

Not trying to argue, just curious. I have looked at the cruise ticket, the dress code, pool rules, and searched the Carnival site. I can not find anywhere that Carnival states a woman can not go topless at the pool. I agree it is not encouraged, and is frowned upon by most passengers, but is it actually a policy or rule? Can someone point to where it is posted?

There is a stated rule that swimsuits must be worn on water slides, but nothing in the pool or whirlpool sections. I admit it is kind of odd to me.

People keep saying it isn't allowed, but unless it's posted than at best it is discouraged. As far as saying that main street doesn't have signs saying don't go topless, there are several laws against public nudity and public indecency. If there is a rule against it and people are unaware, that is a lot different than no rule at all.

I get so confused lately. Must be because I'm old. Topless guy with double "D", hairy manboobs on Lido deck - VS- some random women laying topless in the adult serenity area. One is okay, one is not. You decide.

When I was on the Destiny, the funnel deck was one of my favorite places. Why? It was not crowded, and it was quiet. I spent my time there looking at the wide open sea, more than I did watching topless grandma.

On the other cruises, it was a little disappointing that serenity had changed, but it was also no big deal. But I agree we Americans are a little over zealous about nudity. But the rules are the rules, and as a society, we need to follow them.

Towel deposit? I normally lug mine to the room and deposit it on the floor in the bathroom. Never have paid or been asked for a deposit. Perhaps it happens, but I've not noticed.

You take the yellow serenity towels back to your room and never had a problem?

I was quite happy not having to take them back to the room, taking up space in the bathroom.

sorry, I had to laugh at the beginning of his thread

 

"This is a touchy subject"

 

 

All kidding aside why are Americans to hung up on boobs. I have never seen any signs on the Serenity deck saying "no topless"

And I've never seen a sign next to the railing that says "no peeing off the side of the ship" but I think common sense has kept me doing things that weren't expressly forbidden. That being said, I don't think most Americans are hung up on boobs, we just follow the law (for the most part) and walking around topless in most places in the US is against the law..

Not sure how US law comes into play on a cruise ship as they aren't registered in the US.

Europeans frequently sail and their culture is different , again the ship isn't US registered.

Since the funnel deck has gone away and they are comfortable enough to tan the "girls" so be it.

People don't get bent out of shape about thongs, is there a big difference than having their butt's hang out over boobies?

Let Carnival decide. Ooooh wait they don't enforce the no chair saving rules, and there is a "rule " on that.

Don't like it there are choices, don't look, move to a different area so you aren't scarred for life, or ask a Carnival employee if they can/will do something.

Here in Ontario Canada it's perfectly legal for a woman to walk around the street topless. You don't see it often, but it's legal.

 

I would look at it as a great opportunity to remind my boys that women and girls are to always be respected and not treated as sexual objects.

 

 

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What a great response! I had not thought of it that way. Too bad more parents in the world don't think this way. Happy sailing!

And I've never seen a sign next to the railing that says "no peeing off the side of the ship" but I think common sense has kept me doing things that weren't expressly forbidden. That being said, I don't think most Americans are hung up on boobs, we just follow the law (for the most part) and walking around topless in most places in the US is against the law..

Not really sure if you are serious with that particular comparison. Women being topless at a pool or beach is perfectly acceptable in most countries, i'm not familiar with anyplace where urinating in public is acceptable.

Since the funnel deck has gone away and they are comfortable enough to tan the "girls" so be it.

Actually it was the deck where the mast is located, not the funnel. Today on Fantasy class ships the former topless area is where the miniature golf course is located.

Hey!! If I can go topless that is less clothing I have to pack!! #Win

Actually it was the deck where the mast is located, not the funnel. Today on Fantasy class ships the former topless area is where the miniature golf course is located.

At one time the funnel deck was referred to as the topless deck. Yes it was right below the whales tale. Whether that was technically correct or not could be up for debate.

I. I do have to say, I did go to the nude beach in St. Maarten and practiced a little toplessness there. It was kinda refreshing, tbh. I too, would not be offended if a woman decided to go topless on the serenity, but I'm also a generation who is fighting for body positivity and with that comes acceptance of the human body in all it's forms. So, maybe I'm not so sensitive to it???.

I did the St. Maarten thing too...thought what the heck, I don't know anyone here and won't see them again.I too felt it to be quite refreshing . Beautiful beach, nice breeze... and then, that night in the casino, the male dealer asked me if i had a good day, and i replied it was a great day. I went to Orient Bay (the nude beach). He got a HUGE smile on his face and said "So did I":o:D