suekay Posted September 5, 2012 #1 Share Posted September 5, 2012 The thought of sitting shoulder to shoulder with undressed strangers in the sweaty (or worse:eek:) waters of a communal hot tub really turns my stomach. I don't consider myself overly fastidious, or concerned about "germs" in general, but hot tubs really freak me out:o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted September 5, 2012 #2 Share Posted September 5, 2012 You are not alone in your thoughts. Ligionaire's Disease comes to mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YubaSutter Posted September 5, 2012 #3 Share Posted September 5, 2012 I will not sit in the heated toilets they call hot tubs. I have seen 10 people in the hot tub next to my pool lounger. They pounded beers for 4 hours straight while sitting in the tub. Not once did anyone get up and use the restroom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abear2 Posted September 5, 2012 #4 Share Posted September 5, 2012 I too am with you on that!!!! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzeluver Posted September 5, 2012 #5 Share Posted September 5, 2012 I am about as far from being a germaphobe as you can get, but no hot tubs for me either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Gail & Marty sailing away Posted September 5, 2012 #6 Share Posted September 5, 2012 I am with you .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John Bull Posted September 5, 2012 #7 Share Posted September 5, 2012 :confused: So don't use them. :) Problem solved. JB :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherilyn70 Posted September 5, 2012 #8 Share Posted September 5, 2012 I won't sit should to shoulder in a hot tub... but we did use a very under-utilized one on the Oasis in February. We had it all to ourselves around 8pm under a moonlit night in the solarium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loubetti Posted September 5, 2012 #9 Share Posted September 5, 2012 I am with you .. Me too! :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisyloo Posted September 5, 2012 #10 Share Posted September 5, 2012 No hot tubs for me either. Why would I want to sit in someone elses bathwater, which is basically what it is. Yuk!:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calliopecruiser Posted September 5, 2012 #11 Share Posted September 5, 2012 Why would I want to sit in someone elses bathwater, which is basically what it is. Sure, except for all that chlorine or other germ-fighting agent, LOL. I don't like them when they're crowded (why sit shoulder-to-shoulder with strangers any time?), but when they're not crowded they can be heavenly. I particularly like them in the cold weather (snowing preferred). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
How'sBartCruisin'? Posted September 5, 2012 #12 Share Posted September 5, 2012 Aah...hot tubs, so relaxing!!! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted September 5, 2012 #13 Share Posted September 5, 2012 Nope...you're not the only one! I love a good, hot bath, but sitting in a hot tub...not my idea of fun, whether it's communal or private. You couldn't pay me to have a hot tub at home! I have friends who think they are great....I dislike them! I get in the pool to cool off....not to sit in hot water! (Or, tepid, which is how many public "hot" tubs are!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l8cruiser Posted September 5, 2012 #14 Share Posted September 5, 2012 I sat in one with about ten Hooters Girls one time. I enjoyed it. I didn't even think about sweat and germs.:D Losing my cruiseginity Sept.16 ,2012 "Chuck" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TITISSA Posted September 5, 2012 #15 Share Posted September 5, 2012 The thought of sitting shoulder to shoulder with undressed strangers in the sweaty (or worse:eek:) waters of a communal hot tub really turns my stomach. I don't consider myself overly fastidious, or concerned about "germs" in general, but hot tubs really freak me out:o Couldn't agree more :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted September 5, 2012 #16 Share Posted September 5, 2012 Especially when observing some young kids sitting in one on the LOS eating their ice-cream cone with it dripping down their arms...YUMMY :eek::eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andee Posted September 5, 2012 #17 Share Posted September 5, 2012 Love hot tubs when we're on a cool weather vacation. On ski trips, having an outdoor hot tub at the condo complex is a must. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SusanSmithJr Posted September 5, 2012 #18 Share Posted September 5, 2012 Human soup. Throw in a few onions and carrots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finkksta Posted September 5, 2012 #19 Share Posted September 5, 2012 i will not sit in the heated toilets they call hot tubs. I have seen 10 people in the hot tub next to my pool lounger. They pounded beers for 4 hours straight while sitting in the tub. Not once did anyone get up and use the restroom. eeeewwwwwww Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted September 5, 2012 #20 Share Posted September 5, 2012 We were on Monarch of the Seas many years ago... the ship was only a year or two old. It was a hot Caribbean day, sun beating down on deck and I think it was Barbados where we were docked but I might have the wrong port. DH and were ashore in the morning, came back to the ship and went out to do some pool sitting. We noticed a senior couple in the hot tub, in the hot sun. I gave a second look and thought Mrs. was sitting at a very odd angle but had her head on her DH's shoulder. I looked for a moment and got a really bad feeling. I immediately got hold of an Officer who just entered the pool area and indicated what was disturbing me. He immediately called for medical assistance which arrived quickly. The lady was dead and her DH didn't even realize it. From that day forward, we have chosen to never get in a hot tub, in hot sun, on a cruise ship. It lost any attraction for us. Anyone with heart or respiratory issues, seniors etc should really be careful before putting themselves in that situation. I also wonder just how clean/sanitary those public hot tubs are. A long way of saying I never, ever get in a cruise ship hot tub Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johneeo Posted September 5, 2012 #21 Share Posted September 5, 2012 The lady was dead and her DH didn't even realize it. Well, if you would have left things alone, I am sure he eventually would have, and had a few more moments of peaceful bliss.:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calliopecruiser Posted September 6, 2012 #22 Share Posted September 6, 2012 For those people who think they're unclean........do you feel the same about getting in a swimming pool with strangers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisin' Chick Posted September 6, 2012 #23 Share Posted September 6, 2012 :confused: So don't use them.:) Problem solved. JB :) this thought came to mine too. No one is forcing anyone on a cruise to use a hot tub, swim in a pool, or exercise on a treadmill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBestIsYetToCome Posted September 6, 2012 #24 Share Posted September 6, 2012 The only communal soaking or swimming area I will consider using is the ocean. :eek: :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TracieABD Posted September 6, 2012 #25 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Not a fan... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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