ChipLondon Posted January 22, 2015 #1 Share Posted January 22, 2015 I really do feel as if many of us need to get together to ask for the on board swimming pools to be kept at a better (more useable ) temperature. Now of course I know all about the body temperature in the hot sun making the pools seem colder than they actually are, but on many recent sailings the pool temperature has prevented many from actually using the pool at any time. On our recent sailing on The Brilliance the Solarium pool was awesome, but the main pool very cold, and only used by a few brave soles. What do you think ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LetsGetWet! Posted January 22, 2015 #2 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Agree 110%! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pennielz Posted January 22, 2015 #3 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Agreed! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSCruiser Posted January 22, 2015 #4 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Surprised this topic does not come up more often - I agree 100 percent. Now, I understand that cruise ship pools are refilled often, but on some ships its seems that no attempt is made to get them back to an acceptable temp. On my one Carnival cruise, the pools were so cold that even the kids would not go in. So, the kids filled up the hot tubs, making them unusable also. Just one of many, many reasons why it was my only Carnival cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted January 22, 2015 #5 Share Posted January 22, 2015 I don't feel the need to get in the pool unless I'm REALLY hot...so a cooler temp works fine for cooling off! My experience has been on warm/hot cruises, where the temp. of the pool is like taking a bath...not 'refreshing' at all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BecciBoo Posted January 22, 2015 #6 Share Posted January 22, 2015 One reason I hate cruising in winter....doesn't get warm enough til you get way South. About 82 would be nice!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluegirlum Posted January 22, 2015 #7 Share Posted January 22, 2015 One reason I hate cruising in winter....doesn't get warm enough til you get way South. About 82 would be nice!:) This is so funny to me as a Midwesterner. The fact that I can be in a pool in the middle of the ocean/sea in winter is enough for me! If it's at least 68 and the sun's out, I'll be in the pool. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thoie Posted January 22, 2015 #8 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Having done the conversion from celsius to fahrenheit, it turns out my ideal pool temperature is between 64F - 68F. A tad warmer is OK, but too much warmer and it feels like swimming in bacteria soup :) Then again, I go swimming in the rain on the basis that I'm wet already - I just put my dry clothes and towel into a plastic bag! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Paul Posted January 22, 2015 #9 Share Posted January 22, 2015 I have M.S. and am heat intolerant. The cooler pools are part of what makes a Caribbean cruise possible for me. That having been said I understand that I am in the minority. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare A&L_Ont Posted January 22, 2015 #10 Share Posted January 22, 2015 We have stated that the pools should be warmer on a few post cruise surveys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSLeesburg Posted January 22, 2015 #11 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Huh...I must be lucky. On our Thanksgiving cruise this past year on Grandeur, the outdoor pool was heated the day we boarded. It was 36 degrees out and you could see the water steaming. Two brave souls took a dip before we sailed, and I went in with my son the next evening. It was fantastic. I wonder why they don't do this more often... Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampbabe Posted January 23, 2015 #12 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Huh...I must be lucky. On our Thanksgiving cruise this past year on Grandeur, the outdoor pool was heated the day we boarded. It was 36 degrees out and you could see the water steaming. Two brave souls took a dip before we sailed, and I went in with my son the next evening. It was fantastic. I wonder why they don't do this more often... Sent from my iPad using Forums The pool was not heated, the water was simply warmer than the air temperature. That's why it's foggy here in Florida this time of year. Cold morning air, warmer water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulette3028 Posted January 23, 2015 #13 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Huh...I must be lucky. On our Thanksgiving cruise this past year on Grandeur, the outdoor pool was heated the day we boarded. It was 36 degrees out and you could see the water steaming. Two brave souls took a dip before we sailed, and I went in with my son the next evening. It was fantastic. I wonder why they don't do this more often... Sent from my iPad using Forums The pool water on ships is not heated. They fill the pools on ships with ocean water. The ocean water that was in the pool was warmer than the outside air temperature, therefore causing the steaming effect. Even if the water in the pool was 55 degrees, the steaming phenomena would have occurred, but 55 degree pool water is still very cold to be swimming in (for me at least). Since you were cruising on Grandeur from Baltimore in the NE -- it would not be surprising to me, for the ocean water to have been 55 degrees or so at that time of year. Water temperature in areas like Baltimore keep the coastline temperatures a little bit more moderate, of course until the bitter cold of mid winter rolls in (January/February) by when what is called a 'lake affect' has only a little residual affect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LetsGetWet! Posted January 23, 2015 #14 Share Posted January 23, 2015 The pool was not heated, the water was simply warmer than the air temperature. That's why it's foggy here in Florida this time of year. Cold morning air, warmer water. The pool water on ships is not heated. They fill the pools on ships with ocean water. They certainly have the capability to heat the pool water on many cruise ships, including many of RCI's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_G Posted January 23, 2015 #15 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Can I get a lap lane too? :D Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSLeesburg Posted January 23, 2015 #16 Share Posted January 23, 2015 They certainly have the capability to heat the pool water on many cruise ships, including many of RCI's. Yep. And I stand by my previous statement - the pool water was heated the first two days out of Baltimore. My guess is that they knew there were 600 kids on board, and wanted to give them as many things to do as possible. I know my son and I hit the hot tubs and pool on first day, and the water in hot tubs was maybe 80 degrees and pool was maybe 70 degrees - it was as warm as a bath. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark22mac Posted January 23, 2015 #17 Share Posted January 23, 2015 This is a ridiculous people talking about where there from and the water should be this temp or that temp the water comes from The ocean and its friggin cold and its a shame that we pay good $ to cruise and those of us from the south won't even go in the pool. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare A&L_Ont Posted January 23, 2015 #18 Share Posted January 23, 2015 The ocean and its friggin cold and its a shame that we pay good $ to cruise and those of us from the south won't even go in the pool. Sent from my iPhone using Forums 100% correct. We are from Canada and regretfully won't go in it too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CookieDiva Posted January 23, 2015 #19 Share Posted January 23, 2015 100% correct. We are from Canada and regretfully won't go in it too. From Pennsylvania and want the pool water to NOT be cold - or cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChipLondon Posted January 23, 2015 Author #20 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Thanks to all for the contributions and comments, so far it appears as if the majority would prefer the pools to be warmer. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehfl Posted January 23, 2015 #21 Share Posted January 23, 2015 The seawater pools have water that is changed frequently. If they were to be heated, they would have to use a lot of extra energy and add more chlorine. I don't think anyone wants more chemical exposure than they already have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Grumpus Posted January 23, 2015 #22 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Yes - I'm all for the pools to be heated. We had a week on Allure last November and the outside temps maybe got up to 80 on one day and only in the 70's for the rest of the week, but very windy and mostly cloudy the whole cruise. The pool temps were maybe 78 and with the wind and clouds, the pools felt freezing. The hots tubs were well used that week by kids and adults. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
looking4info Posted January 23, 2015 #23 Share Posted January 23, 2015 The pool water on ships is not heated. Incorrect. Pool water can be and is heated. Recently off the Serenade and I stood next to the warm water jet in the Solarium pool more than once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquahound Posted January 23, 2015 #24 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Having done the conversion from celsius to fahrenheit, it turns out my ideal pool temperature is between 64F - 68F. A tad warmer is OK, but too much warmer and it feels like swimming in bacteria soup :) To you maybe, but to me 64F-68F is freezing. I jumped into my canal the other day to retrieve soemthing from under my boat. The water was 69 degress. It took my breath away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Grumpus Posted January 23, 2015 #25 Share Posted January 23, 2015 To you maybe, but to me 64F-68F is freezing. I jumped into my canal the other day to retrieve soemthing from under my boat. The water was 69 degress. It took my breath away.It would have to feel about 105F outside for me to get into water that's 64F (Brrr)! During the summer I keep my pool at a comfortable 87F. Although I can get used to it, 80F Feels chilly to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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