searoses Posted August 25, 2012 #1 Share Posted August 25, 2012 hi....looking for a nice ship and the itinerary for the ruby princess in the med. i can't climb pool ladders.i see stairs at the lotus pool. how do you get to use that one? thanks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorset Cruiser Posted August 25, 2012 #2 Share Posted August 25, 2012 There are easy steps into the Lotus pool. You get the lift to the Spa and the pool is through some swing doors there. It is adult only and has a swim up machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
searoses Posted August 25, 2012 Author #3 Share Posted August 25, 2012 no extra fees? think i will like princess!! what about the comfy loungers i can see on the next level? can anyone use those? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorset Cruiser Posted August 25, 2012 #4 Share Posted August 25, 2012 The next level is the Sanctuary. You can book beds for the whole cruise but they keep some back for daily booking, first come, first served. $10 for half a day and $20 for whole day. Again it is an adult area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorisis Posted August 25, 2012 #5 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Be aware that the Lotus pool area is enclosed and the chlorine fumes are quite strong. Anyone with lung disease like emphasema should avoid that area. ~Doris~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldSeaDog Posted August 25, 2012 #6 Share Posted August 25, 2012 no extra fees? think i will like princess!! what about the comfy loungers i can see on the next level? can anyone use those? There are no extra fees for the pool. The loungers above are in the extra fee "Sanctuary" area. The Lotus pool has a swim-against-the-current feature, if you want a little exercise--it was actually turned on during our recent Ruby Grand Med cruise. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TracieABD Posted August 25, 2012 #7 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Be aware that the Lotus pool area is enclosed and the chlorine fumes are quite strong. Anyone with lung disease like emphasema should avoid that area. ~Doris~ I had never thought of that, but you are quite right... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorset Cruiser Posted August 25, 2012 #8 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Never noticed any chlorine fumes on our recent cruise. Pool is open to the sky so surely any fumes would dissipate quite quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldSeaDog Posted August 25, 2012 #9 Share Posted August 25, 2012 It just occurred to me...I believe the Terrace pool, in the back, has steps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flcruiser3 Posted August 25, 2012 #10 Share Posted August 25, 2012 It just occurred to me...I believe the Terrace pool, in the back, has steps. Yes, the terrace pool also has steps. I found it to be a nice quiet pool, and there was a nice bar a few steps from the pool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
searoses Posted August 25, 2012 Author #11 Share Posted August 25, 2012 thank you so much. where is the terrace pool? the med is what i am considering in 2014. princess is about $1000 more pp...but has my dream itinerary. i have sailed the other lines with x being my fave. what does princess have that x doesn't for all that extra cash? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shepp Posted August 25, 2012 #12 Share Posted August 25, 2012 thank you so much. where is the terrace pool? the med is what i am considering in 2014. princess is about $1000 more pp...but has my dream itinerary. i have sailed the other lines with x being my fave. what does princess have that x doesn't for all that extra cash? Honestly (depending on the ship) nothing that's not offset by something X has. Pricing is usually a matter of itinerary and supply and demand; when I compare, X is usually more expensive than Princess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldSeaDog Posted August 25, 2012 #13 Share Posted August 25, 2012 where is the terrace pool? All the way aft on the Aloha deck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boomer 123 Posted August 25, 2012 #14 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Be aware that the Lotus pool area is enclosed and the chlorine fumes are quite strong. Anyone with lung disease like emphasema should avoid that area. ~Doris~ The Lotus pool on the Ruby isn't enclosed at all - no chlorine fumes to worry about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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