Lost_in_BC Posted January 24, 2014 #51 Share Posted January 24, 2014 (edited) Wow people. Judge much. The OP mentioned draining the pool on deck, not pouring it all over the floor. There are drains at the showers and at pivtal spots on the deck. I'm certain the OP was refering to those for disposal of the water. Maybe they should have been clearer as you all have filled in the blanks with your overactive imaginations, but comon, why be so mean? The OP came here to get clarification rather than just ignoring the rules as many do and taking their baby into the pool anyways. I think they are being quite respectful trying to find an optimum solution for their family while being considerate of the other guests. You all should be ashamed for treating them the way you have. OP yes they are pretty strict with their no diaper children in the pool, and although it's frustrating it's completley understandable. The small pools you speak of work great on the pool deck. We had to use one with our youngest years ago. My daughter was also the youngest of three kids, she watched her sibling swim and play in the pools, so I get your position. We used a beach bucket to fill it with a bit of water for splashing and my daughter had a great time. It was non abstrusive and tucked in nicely beside my chair. When we were finished with it we poured the water back into the bucket and used the drain for disposal. We recieved compliments on it from many passengers, and staff thought it was fabulous. Best of all my daughter was able to enjoy time by the pool too. OP don't worry about the grumps on here. You'll get nothing but smiles from the other passengers and offering to help from staff once you're on board. Have a great family cruise!:) Edited January 24, 2014 by Lost_in_BC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattyW Posted January 24, 2014 #52 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Good to know. That's what dad is for. ;) I don't get in water unless it's about 92 degrees, which I'm guessing is not the case here. There's also a smaller slide with no height requirement. My almost 4 year old (in 2009) loved that one. The Adventure has the best little kids pool area other than ships with an H2o zone. My kindergartener and 3 year old spent all their pool time there. I don't have a great picture of this other slide, but here are two where you can kind of get the idea. Top of slide: In this picture you can see the whole slide if you look closely. Look to the roped off pool and you will see the net covers the bottom of the slide and you can peek through the chairs to see how tall (or not tall, really) it is I wish I had better pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyBarlow Posted January 24, 2014 #53 Share Posted January 24, 2014 We cruised twice with our son last year. In May he was 14 months and that was with P&O. In September we went on Indy. P&O were far superior in every aspect for us. Indy even set sail with 25 cots but 40 babies needing cots. This wasn't resolved for 3 days until they could buy more in Gibraltar. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05mak05 Posted January 24, 2014 #54 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Adventure beach has plenty of room for a small inflatable pool. It's completely separate from the main pool. There's always plenty of open chairs (and we went on Adventure during Spring Break!). If you want to bring it, it will be fine. It also has this "thing" almost like an outdoor shower that doesn't even have standing water (ignore my daughter on the slide - look to the left) Well, this is new to me, too. Does anyone know if the Navigator refit will have it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattyW Posted January 24, 2014 #55 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Well, this is new to me, too. Does anyone know if the Navigator refit will have it? I don't think so. This is actually an old set up. Navigator and Mariner were altered to expand the teen club (Fuel) and Adventure ocean years ago which eliminated Adventure Beach. I think it wasn't being used that much (like I said, I went during Spring Break and it was still never crowded) and they thought that the alterations would be a better use of space. I still think it's the best thing going if your ship doesn't have an H2O zone. I guess the problem is that it wouldn't keep older kids (say 8 or 9 and up) occupied for long, so if you've got a wider range of kids' ages, it might not be practical to stay there long. My kids were a perfect age at the time and we loved it - never even went to the main pool with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerif Posted January 24, 2014 #56 Share Posted January 24, 2014 We cruised twice with our son last year. In May he was 14 months and that was with P&O. In September we went on Indy. P&O were far superior in every aspect for us. Indy even set sail with 25 cots but 40 babies needing cots. This wasn't resolved for 3 days until they could buy more in Gibraltar. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app And that relates to the subject at hand how? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsFanCruiser Posted January 24, 2014 #57 Share Posted January 24, 2014 George Costanza got kicked out of his health club for doing that Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Lol....that's right....funny stuff... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsFanCruiser Posted January 24, 2014 #58 Share Posted January 24, 2014 And seriously do you really thing that none of that water will slosh out of the pool/tub whatever and onto the carpet? Double ick:eek: Nope I don't think so... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daliaha Posted January 24, 2014 #59 Share Posted January 24, 2014 You know.. we booked a family cruise, and my son was going to be 2, I had 8 months to Potty train him, and you know he was potty trained while awake. He went in the pool, and played in the splash pools.. But at night He slept in "Goodnight Pull ups" and stayed dry mostly. Just an Idea, Maybe try to potty train your kid so during the day they are dry, and you will not have to have your own pool. I agree with alot of people on here.. its gross to pour used water on the deck even in drains. And dont forget, water is heavy.. you may have every intention of dumping it in a drain, but when you try to move it, you cant. :o Its your vacation .. Have fun.. Just try to remember everyone else is on Vacation too.. and want to have fun too.. -Debbi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PennStateFan123 Posted January 24, 2014 #60 Share Posted January 24, 2014 What I usually do when I see one of these adorable kids in their Pietri dish pools I lean over and act like I'm telling then how adorable they are and then I whisper in their ear that the reason the cabins are so small is so that the monsters under their bed will be afraid to come out into the room when mommy turns the lights out..works every time Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare S.A.M.J.R. Posted January 24, 2014 #61 Share Posted January 24, 2014 What I usually do when I see one of these adorable kids in their Pietri dish pools I lean over and act like I'm telling then how adorable they are and then I whisper in their ear that the reason the cabins are so small is so that the monsters under their bed will be afraid to come out into the room when mommy turns the lights out..works every time Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Is that supposed to be humorous? :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyBarlow Posted January 24, 2014 #62 Share Posted January 24, 2014 And that relates to the subject at hand how? Just info in relation to cruising on RCI with a child in nappies. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PennStateFan123 Posted January 24, 2014 #63 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Is that supposed to be humorous? :confused: No Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PennStateFan123 Posted January 24, 2014 #64 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Just info in relation to cruising on RCI with a child in nappies. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app That's precisely what it is!:) Have a good day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisnseas Posted January 24, 2014 #65 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Is that supposed to be humorous? :confused: I'm not sure if it was supposed to be...but IT IS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare S.A.M.J.R. Posted January 24, 2014 #66 Share Posted January 24, 2014 I'm not sure if it was supposed to be...but IT IS! I thought it was until the "works every time". Those three little words just struck me as wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PennStateFan123 Posted January 25, 2014 #67 Share Posted January 25, 2014 I thought it was until the "works every time". Those three little words just struck me as wrong. Walking in pee strikes me as wrong Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost_in_BC Posted January 25, 2014 #68 Share Posted January 25, 2014 What I usually do when I see one of these adorable kids in their Pietri dish pools I lean over and act like I'm telling then how adorable they are and then I whisper in their ear that the reason the cabins are so small is so that the monsters under their bed will be afraid to come out into the room when mommy turns the lights out..works every time Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk And you wonder why security follows you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PennStateFan123 Posted January 25, 2014 #69 Share Posted January 25, 2014 And you wonder why security follows you. They don't follow me. They fear me Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funfamilyfun Posted January 25, 2014 #70 Share Posted January 25, 2014 @funfamilyfun - no the pools are not chlorinated - they are salt water @Mary521 - there is a small pool/water slide are on the aft deck, but again it is intended for potty trained children because it is not chlorinated This might sound silly, but I just did a "search" and it says that cruise ship pools are chlorinated..... I was thinking how disgusting is was that there was no treatment to the water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsFanCruiser Posted January 25, 2014 #71 Share Posted January 25, 2014 They don't follow me. They fear me Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk That's a bit cheesy....you have better stuff than that.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crookedhalo Posted January 25, 2014 #72 Share Posted January 25, 2014 This might sound silly, but I just did a "search" and it says that cruise ship pools are chlorinated..... I was thinking how disgusting is was that there was no treatment to the water. Hot tubs are definitely chlorinated...pools if they are it is minimal. I can attest having been in both this month;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sunset Glow Posted January 25, 2014 #73 Share Posted January 25, 2014 Now THAT made me chuckle. You think that the Solarium is REALLY likely to be cleaner? If you have a compromised immune system, STAY AWAY FROM ALL POOLS on a ship. Particularly the hot tubs, or, as we call them, HUMAN SOUP. Lol that's funny. My husband calls them the hemorrhoid sit-n-soak. Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPacificbound Posted January 25, 2014 #74 Share Posted January 25, 2014 This is exactly why we only go swimming or lounging in our own pool and hot tub at home. There is no way to know what disgusting and dangerous water is in any pool or hot tub that is public. Yuck, nasty stuff. :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzsnooze Posted January 25, 2014 #75 Share Posted January 25, 2014 Op I think you need rethink taking your non potty trained kids on a cruise if this swim issue is a big deal. Wait another year until your kids are potty trained. if i saw you dumping that pool water on the deck i would report it immediately and they would ahve to close and sanitize the decks, and it should be billed to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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