Carnival expands its chair hog program and Norwegian starts a pilot program

[swedish weave]

I applaud them for trying to do something. There will always be those who try to get aroung the rules!

 

Wouldnt it be a great Elite perk - a reserved chair.........just wishful thinking!

 

Are you saying you want "chair hogging" to be legal for elites ??

[LeftcoastBC]

need fresh butter yet !!:D

[Orator]

need fresh butter yet !!:D

 

Taking a bit more time than I thought, but starting to heat up a bit.

[A Sixth?]

Taking a bit more time than I thought, but starting to heat up a bit.

 

Used a slow fuse

 

[Orator]

Used a slow fuse

 

 

Good one :)

[tserface]

Maybe one person saving 10 seats in the front row would be a bit much (and difficult for one person to do), but I don't see any problem with a guy saving a seat for his wife or a couple saving for another couple or something like that. I've often saved a seat for my wife when she wanted to go check out something in a store or use the rest room and vice versa. We wouldn't do that if we weren't planning on staying for the show so whether everyone is there 15 minutes early or 5 minutes early shouldn't make that big of a difference to anyone.

 

I think if you have a chair by the pool and you want to go to lunch... you leave the chair and get another one after lunch if you want to return to the pool. Unless you plan to return to the chair with your lunch and eat it from there of course. I could see someone walking over to the Mast and grabbing a hot dog and coming back right away or going to a bar and getting a drink, but those things would fit into this policy proposal.

 

Tom

 

It is akin to one person saving 10 seats in the front row of the theater so the rest of the group can waltz in 5 minutes before the show. Just because one person is there, doesn't mean they can save a whole row!

[tserface]

Dang now I want popcorn and it's too close to lunch time.

 

Tom

 

Used a slow fuse

 

[Tony UK]

Are you saying you want "chair hogging" to be legal for elites ??

 

Heat up that popcorn!

Yes :rolleyes:, If you are going to tolerate chair hogging by doing nothing then why not make it easier for those who travel most with the cruiseline - arent some theatre seats on Royal Carribean reserved for their equivalent of Elite? Same thing really.

Either do something about it like some lines are doing, or make it a worthwhile perk!

 

Such fun these contraversial posts!

[thunter1224]

I don't see what's wrong with that. If they come back and remove the stickers then they've returned so the time limit didn't expire.

 

The problem with that is the ones that are coming back from the casino, and shows, and buffets, to remove the stickers, Because they want that chair for sunset by the pool..

[jmaxwell]

I don't see what's wrong with that. If they come back and remove the stickers then they've returned so the time limit didn't expire.

 

I know I like to lay out and also swim, so I might be in the pool for 20 minutes or in the hot tub, but that doesn't mean I should give up my chair. Sure they will sticker my chair, but when I return I have every right to remove the sticker.

[jackdiamond]

I think 40 min is too long. How long does it take to go for a swim, get something to eat from the buffet, go to the bathroom or go back to the cabin to pick something up?

 

My basic assumption is one sits by the pool to enjoy the outside, so shouldn't they spend most of their chair time "in the chair". When they are done, move on.

 

I have a duration in mind, but I'd like to get other posters opinions first.

I usually pool walk in the Solarium about 1 1/2 hours. If I notice that the lounges are filling up, then I will remove my stuff from a lounge to allow someone to use same.

[jackdiamond]

I know I like to lay out and also swim, so I might be in the pool for 20 minutes or in the hot tub, but that doesn't mean I should give up my chair. Sure they will sticker my chair, but when I return I have every right to remove the sticker.

Correct.

[CL2 Mermaid]

I usually use the ship board pool for an hour or more each day. I place my cover-up, my key card, glasses, books, towel and tote bag on a chair and I expect it to be there, undisturbed, when I get out of the water. On past cruises I have found my stuff dumped, unceremoniously, on the deck, removed by ships personnel, moved to another chair by someone, and left alone (my favorite).

I would be glad to not take up a chair, since I don't lay around after I swim, if the cruise line would create a safe and convenient place for me to leave my stuff.

Any suggestions?

[dforeigner]

Last time I checked, hogs love to lounge around.

 

[jackdiamond]

I usually use the ship board pool for an hour or more each day. I place my cover-up, my key card, glasses, books, towel and tote bag on a chair and I expect it to be there, undisturbed, when I get out of the water. On past cruises I have found my stuff dumped, unceremoniously, on the deck, removed by ships personnel, moved to another chair by someone, and left alone (my favorite).

I would be glad to not take up a chair, since I don't lay around after I swim, if the cruise line would create a safe and convenient place for me to leave my stuff.

Any suggestions?

When I visit the pool at the Solarium I only take my beach jacket, the sea pass and a bottle of water. The towels are provided; hence, when someone wishs to use a lounge when I am in the pool, I remove my struff from the chair and place it near the pool. The water bottle is placed on the pool deck for hydration use when pool walking and maintaining my ancillary excersizes. I have never had a problem. On the M class, I simply find a place near the pool for my stuff. Again, never had a problem.

[ruatha65]

I left my towel on a poolside chair on the Eclipse in April 2011. Can I sit there now or is that too long? I also have a movie style butter dispenser for my popcorn, anyone need some?

 

In reality, I'd prefer a box to store my towel and a few other items. If I'm in the pool area, I'm in the pool. No lounge chair required, just a box for my stuff. I can always flip it over to sit.

 

This is a fun thread.:cool:

[Christine Frances]

I think it has been mentioned before but cubbies would be excellent! It would keep things dry and free up loungers:)

[keesar]

In reality, I'd prefer a box to store my towel and a few other items. If I'm in the pool area, I'm in the pool. No lounge chair required, just a box for my stuff. I can always flip it over to sit.

 

This is a fun thread.:cool:

 

I like the idea of using plastic milk crates. They would allow air to circulate around my towel and other items. Then turn it over, I have a chair. They could also be used for foot rests on verandas or to store shoes, sandals, etc. in my cabin.

[ruatha65]

I like the idea of using plastic milk crates. They would allow air to circulate around my towel and other items. Then turn it over, I have a chair. They could also be used for foot rests on verandas or to store shoes, sandals, etc. in my cabin.

 

True, but this is Celebrity. They would need to be fancy milk crates, perhaps dressed with lace or gilt in gold. But what would happen if some inconsiderate cruiser tried to save milk crates by placing a wash cloth on them? We'd be back to square one!:eek:

[u2cruiser]

I think it has been mentioned before but cubbies would be excellent! It would keep things dry and free up loungers:)

 

Hey, that would be great fancied up in the shape of an X, like in your signature :D

[Tony UK]

How about doing away with the loungers altogether and issuing each passenger with one of those chairs you can carry over your shoulder! You could carry it around, sit where you like, take it ashore etc! :rolleyes:

[Orator]

How about doing away with the loungers altogether and issuing each passenger with one of those chairs you can carry over your shoulder! You could carry it around, sit where you like, take it ashore etc! :rolleyes:

 

Each passenger had an assigned deck chair on my first cruise in 1977 on Fairwind. Not advocating, just reporting.

[A Sixth?]

How about doing away with the loungers altogether and issuing each passenger with one of those chairs you can carry over your shoulder! You could carry it around, sit where you like, take it ashore etc! :rolleyes:

 

I found the perfect solution!!!!!:rolleyes:

 

 

[Tony UK]

Almost right - it just needs a big white cross and its perfect!

[Orator]

I found the perfect solution!!!!!:rolleyes:

 

 

 

They just might make these available for rent. Always looking for new ways to bolster the bottom line.