cherry30 Posted June 5, 2018 #1 Share Posted June 5, 2018 I read a review that mentioned a sewage smell on the Crown. Is this an ongoing issue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagsfan Posted June 5, 2018 #2 Share Posted June 5, 2018 Did they say it was throughout the ship, or in one area? I hope it’s gone by 10 months from now. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasbo49 Posted June 5, 2018 #3 Share Posted June 5, 2018 I read a review that mentioned a sewage smell on the Crown. Is this an ongoing issue? No problem on our April transatlantic. It seems to pop up on every ship from time to time when somebody decides those signs saying not to flush foreign objects don't apply to them. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qstrom Posted June 5, 2018 #4 Share Posted June 5, 2018 We sailed her in February and never had that issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgwabd Posted June 5, 2018 #5 Share Posted June 5, 2018 The biggest offenders are those people that use the wipes, those things do not degrade like it is claimed and the ships sewer system gets clogged..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micahs Grandad Posted June 5, 2018 #6 Share Posted June 5, 2018 Just off the Crown last week on two week cruise and never smelled anything like that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chengkp75 Posted June 5, 2018 #7 Share Posted June 5, 2018 Actually, its pretty rare that the "sewer" smell is caused by the toilet system, or someone flushing something down the toilet that shouldn't. The "black water" system from the toilets is a closed system, even the toilet bowl is closed off from the piping, so no smells unless the plumbers open the piping for snaking something out, and then it is only during the time they have the line open, and they typically use air freshener when done. The far more common cause of "sewer" smells are from the "gray water" system, which are the drains from the sinks, showers, and deck drains. Each of these drains has a water trap under it (that S-shaped thing under your sink at home) to trap some water and keep smells from coming back up the pipes. Drains that see water drainage on a regular basis, like your sink and shower, don't have a problem, but drains that don't see water down them regularly, tend to have the water seal evaporate due to the dry AC air, and then the smells come back up. There is a drain like this in each cabin bathroom. It is the floor drain. This is not the shower drain, but a drain for the floor outside the shower. It is typically a "gutter" type drain across the doorway, or a round drain tucked under the toilet. A glass of water down these drains will quickly remove the odor, and a glass every couple days is a good preventative. Frequently, there are deck drains around the ship (in linen lockers, equipment rooms, pantries, etc) that also do not see water very often, and these drains, when they dry out, will cause odors in larger areas of the ship. Reporting the smell will get the crew looking for the dry drain, and putting some water in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tedferg Posted June 5, 2018 #8 Share Posted June 5, 2018 What an informative post - thanks. We were also on the Crown in May and had no problem with smells. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagsfan Posted June 5, 2018 #9 Share Posted June 5, 2018 Thank you, chengkp. I think you’ve explained that before and I forgot it already. I’m adding it to my permanent packing list!! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrivesLikeMario Posted June 5, 2018 #10 Share Posted June 5, 2018 Never smelled that on the Crown in March. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted June 6, 2018 #11 Share Posted June 6, 2018 Never had that problem on Crown Princess! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1emerald1 Posted June 6, 2018 #12 Share Posted June 6, 2018 Actually, its pretty rare that the "sewer" smell is caused by the toilet system, or someone flushing something down the toilet that shouldn't. The "black water" system from the toilets is a closed system, even the toilet bowl is closed off from the piping, so no smells unless the plumbers open the piping for snaking something out, and then it is only during the time they have the line open, and they typically use air freshener when done. The far more common cause of "sewer" smells are from the "gray water" system, which are the drains from the sinks, showers, and deck drains. Each of these drains has a water trap under it (that S-shaped thing under your sink at home) to trap some water and keep smells from coming back up the pipes. Drains that see water drainage on a regular basis, like your sink and shower, don't have a problem, but drains that don't see water down them regularly, tend to have the water seal evaporate due to the dry AC air, and then the smells come back up. There is a drain like this in each cabin bathroom. It is the floor drain. This is not the shower drain, but a drain for the floor outside the shower. It is typically a "gutter" type drain across the doorway, or a round drain tucked under the toilet. A glass of water down these drains will quickly remove the odor, and a glass every couple days is a good preventative. Frequently, there are deck drains around the ship (in linen lockers, equipment rooms, pantries, etc) that also do not see water very often, and these drains, when they dry out, will cause odors in larger areas of the ship. Reporting the smell will get the crew looking for the dry drain, and putting some water in it. I think that's the most useful information I've read on CC! From now on I will always pour a cup of water down the floor drain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted June 6, 2018 #13 Share Posted June 6, 2018 That odor happens on all ships from time to time. Ship's plumbing isn't like home plumbing. Pour water into all the drains in your cabin....and keep the drains closed, if possible....if you have a floor drain, also pour water into that. Sometimes, tho, that doesn't work. It's simply a "ship" thing....you're lucky if you haven't experienced it after a couple cruises! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaDog-46 Posted June 6, 2018 #14 Share Posted June 6, 2018 The correct info supplied by our "tame" Chief Engineer is well known to all real seamen. Unfortunately the stewards do not fall into this grouping & the supervisors are no better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky TGO Posted June 6, 2018 #15 Share Posted June 6, 2018 What an informative post - thanks. Ditto. Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandi07054 Posted June 18, 2018 #16 Share Posted June 18, 2018 We just got off the Ruby and there was the smell on and off all week. It was very strong when we got on the ship. I never had that issue before on a cruise. Even so it was a great cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridalover5623 Posted June 18, 2018 #17 Share Posted June 18, 2018 They had the same problems many years ago. Nothing has changed I see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micahs Grandad Posted June 18, 2018 #18 Share Posted June 18, 2018 They had the same problems many years ago.Nothing has changed I see. We have been on the Crown twice in the last year and never smelled any foul odors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridalover5623 Posted June 18, 2018 #19 Share Posted June 18, 2018 We have been on the Crown twice in the last year and never smelled any foul odors You must have hit it just right when everything was in working order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micahs Grandad Posted June 19, 2018 #20 Share Posted June 19, 2018 You must have hit it just right when everything was in working order. Works for me:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TriumphGuy Posted June 19, 2018 #21 Share Posted June 19, 2018 We noticed a sewage smell from time to time on Coral a few years back, it would come and go. One day it was quite strong in the lower public areas. Never noticed it in our stateroom though. But last year on the Grand, on a 15 night cruise there was no smell whatsoever. I figured we'd experience it more on the Grand due to it's age but that was not the case. There were actually more plumbing leaks on Coral than Grand. Both cruises were wonderful, and a little stinky smell did not detract from them at all. I wouldn't worry about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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