Do Celebrity ships heat pools in cooler climates

[NukeIT]

On the Solstice class the kids are allowed and we still got dirty looks from passengers who think the indoor pool is adult's only. I made sure that we weren't noisy but people need to know that there is not a therapy pool on Solstice class- it's just a pool and everyone gets to use it.

 

WRONG!

 

The outdoor pool is for everyone. The Solarium is reserved for Adults (I believe 16 and up). On Alaska cruises they do make an exception to this and allow children to use the Solarium for a period (normally an hour) in the morning and the afternoon.

Edited May 10, 2016 by NukeIT

[Chicogirl]

They allow kids in the Solstice Solarium in cold weather. I believe it was 11-12 snd 4-5 only.

[cruisestitch]

Rebeccouiseagain, you probably got dirty looks because the Solarium pool is adults only unless the Captain makes a determination to allow some family hours. When that happens it is posted in the daily. Otherwise there is posted signage at the entrances to the Solarium that it is an adult space only.

[richsea]

can confirm that the Century now has one heated pool. Off the ship after last Hawaii cruise.

 

They had a bit of a problem with the temp being too hot and I don;t know if they can control it all that well but it sure was heated.

 

I miss Century.

[4774Papa]

Celebrity does have an enclosed pool area where the water is heated. Also, there are hot tubs that work well in cold weather.

 

We have done a lot of cruises in colder areas and found that few people want to go out in the cold windy main pool area.

[Redtravel]

Just off the Summit. My adult daughter was walking through the solarium to get to the outdoor pool with her 5 year old daughter. She was told by a Celebrity person that kids are not permitted to even walk through to reach the outdoor pool deck. I wish that I had read the sign. My grand kids enjoyed the outdoor pool. They spent a lot of time in the Fun Factory. An evening pool party would have been a great activity. Anytime I passed through the solarium at night, the pool was empty.

[cruisestitch]

Actually the Fun Factory does sometimes schedule evening pool parties, as do the teen groups.

[mandream]

She was told by a Celebrity person that kids are not permitted to even walk through to reach the outdoor pool deck.

 

Now that's ridiculous. I've seen staff refuse to say something to parents in the pool with babies in diapers, but this they comment on?

 

Kids aren't allowed in the casino either, but they can still pass through.

[dkjretired]

Really odd because there is no prohibition on children eating in the Aqua Spa cafe.

Edited May 10, 2016 by dkjretired

[SheriffJoe]

The confusion (for some apparently) comes from ONLY reading the sign by the pool....the sign at the entrance of the Solarium says ADULTS ONLY which means ADULTS ONLY are allowed in the Solarium which OBVIOUSLY includes the pool...the sign by the pool is there to post the pool rules when or IF it is ever opened to kids like in Alaska for a couple of hours a day.....

[ImpulsivePuppy]

The confusion (for some apparently) comes from ONLY reading the sign by the pool....the sign at the entrance of the Solarium says ADULTS ONLY which means ADULTS ONLY are allowed in the Solarium which OBVIOUSLY includes the pool...the sign by the pool is there to post the pool rules when or IF it is ever opened to kids like in Alaska for a couple of hours a day.....

 

So... you were over Unger and I was under Dunn? :p

[TRAVELBABE1]

We were on Reflection last year in the British Isles with kids. The solarium pool was adults only, except from 5-7pm, at which time the solarium hosted a kids' pool & pizza party. The kids loved having their own special event at the pool, and it was during a time when most adults were either dining or getting ready for dinner.

 

Of course, there was certainly nothing relaxing about it; thus, the no kids policy in the solarium. It was funny to see some adults show up with no clue the solarium would be embroiled in chaos and leave abruptly!

[upwarduk]

We were on Reflection last year in the British Isles with kids. The solarium pool was adults only, except from 5-7pm, at which time the solarium hosted a kids' pool & pizza party. The kids loved having their own special event at the pool, and it was during a time when most adults were either dining or getting ready for dinner.

 

Of course, there was certainly nothing relaxing about it; thus, the no kids policy in the solarium. It was funny to see some adults show up with no clue the solarium would be embroiled in chaos and leave abruptly!

 

We were on Eclipse on a Baltic Capitals cruise. The first week was cold and wet. The pool was open to families between 5-7pm. I went once, but avoided that time after I found out it wasn't adults only, as I have had a knee replacement, so use the pool for exercising my knee. I still try to avoid being kicked and that cannot be guaranteed when children are playing. There were plenty of hours when it was Adult only.

[Jane2357]

The Solarium pool is Adults only on both S and M class ships. I've only seen one time when this was not followed (on Solstice) - and the family with their children were asked to leave by the pool staff after some of us complained. I have no problems getting the pool staff involved when over indulgent parents try to teach their children that they are above the rules.

 

We will be on Millie to Alaska in about 2.5 weeks and I know from others that the Solarium pool is still Adults only - with certain posted times that they will allow children. This seems fair to all concerned. :)

 

 

 

Edited May 11, 2016 by Jane2357

[love2driveinct]

Can anyone confirm exactly what "adults only" normally means for the solarium pool? Is it 21, 18, or 16 & over? We are sailing on Millie with kids in these age groups and it would be helpful to know ahead of time.

 

 

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[Tom Baker]

Can anyone confirm exactly what "adults only" normally means for the solarium pool? Is it 21, 18, or 16 & over? We are sailing on Millie with kids in these age groups and it would be helpful to know ahead of time.

 

 

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I have always considered that if one is able to sign up and fight for ones own country then they are classed as adults whatever the drinking age may be.

[MarkusToe]

on our last alaska cruise they add some ice into the pool, to have better refreshments :)

[cruisestitch]

The signs say 16

[love2driveinct]

The signs say 16

 

Thank you!

[cruisestitch]

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[Celebrity Cruises]

Just a quick question from someone who is a regular swimmer and loves a daily swim.

 

I am off on Celebrity Solstice in March 2013 and am really looking forward to it. The season will be just after summer so cooling slightly. Just wondering if Celebrity heats the pools regularly to comfortable swimming temperatures even just to get in stretch out and move around a bit. I have read some reports in the hotter places that the pools are not heated (which is probably a good thing) but am keen to hear experiences with when pools are heated and how hot.

 

I have noticed in recent times that one of my regular cruise lines seems to be not heating pools to save on energy consumption/fuel costs.

 

The pools onboard are kept at a comfortable temperature between 60 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit. When the ships are in Alaska, steam is added to the pools to make the water warmer.

[Happy Cruiser 6143]

The pools onboard are kept at a comfortable temperature between 60 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit. When the ships are in Alaska, steam is added to the pools to make the water warmer.

 

Wow, Celebrity, you consider that range comfortable? Guess you've never been in a pool that temp.

 

[BecciBoo]

LOL yeah, the pools have always been around 73 degrees on my Hubby's dive watch when we've tested...about the same temp we took our Open Ocean certification...in wet suits:D;)

 

That's good if you're in the Caribbean but in Alaska...not so much.

[FLJudi]

On the Millenium Class ships- kids are not allowed to use the indoor pool, except during certain hours (usually 5-7) on cold climate cruises.

 

On the Solstice class the kids are allowed and we still got dirty looks from passengers who think the indoor pool is adult's only. I made sure that we weren't noisy but people need to know that there is not a therapy pool on Solstice class- it's just a pool and everyone gets to use it.

 

I don't care how well behaved your kids are, I prefer they are not in the solarium pool except in inclement weather during certain hours as announced in the daily. At least then I can avoid them. Bah, humbug me.

[WestLakeGirl]

The dirty looks were because the Solarium. Pool IS adults only on both classes of ships, unless posted differently and made clear in the Daily.