Sun&Sand52 Posted February 12, 2020 #1 Share Posted February 12, 2020 Does anyone know if it is unusual to do a “Deep Cleaning” of the thermal / thalossotherapy pool in the spa during a cruise? On the NIeuw Statendam last week and there was a sign posted that said they were closing the thermal pool for a deep cleaning and that it would occur on the last night of the cruise. Sign stated thermal pool would be closed at 6:00 PM on Saturday (2/8) but that the rest of spa would remain open for use. Just curious if this is normal and usual? I have never seen a “deep cleaning” posted before on a cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chengkp75 Posted February 12, 2020 #2 Share Posted February 12, 2020 I believe the thermal pool falls under the USPH classification of "spa pool": "Spa pool: A POTABLE WATER or saltwater-supplied pool with temperatures and turbulence comparable to a WHIRLPOOL SPA. • Depth of more than 1 meter (3 feet) and • Tub volume of more than 6 tons of water." and as such it must be drained and cleaned at least every 30 days, so this must be falling on your last day at sea. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tutumomickey Posted February 12, 2020 #3 Share Posted February 12, 2020 We had this happen on the Nieuw Amsterdam, also on the last night. Seemed to be a fair choice to minimally impact usage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sun&Sand52 Posted February 12, 2020 Author #4 Share Posted February 12, 2020 Good to know. Sounds like usual maintenance then. Was just concerned as I thought there may have been an infection or something going on within our cruise population. I became sick on day of disembarkation so must have unfortunately picked up something on the ship. 😞 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atexsix Posted February 12, 2020 #5 Share Posted February 12, 2020 I think the Eurodam did it twice on our last sailing which was 18 days. Once mid-cruise and again the last night. I know this because we had the stateroom just below it and we heard everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkacruiser Posted February 12, 2020 #6 Share Posted February 12, 2020 Normal procedure in my experience; nothing to be concerned about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taters Posted February 12, 2020 #7 Share Posted February 12, 2020 On our cruises on Koningsdam, Westerdam and Zuiderdam they closed the hydro pool for cleaning once per week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare FlaMariner Posted February 13, 2020 #8 Share Posted February 13, 2020 On the Nieuw Statendam, the spa was closed one evening at 6pm for cleaning. There was a sign posted a few days prior. No bigger. Glad they clean it.....We love the hydro suite...that's our "drink package" splurge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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