RegencyBob Posted October 28, 2022 #1 Share Posted October 28, 2022 I'll be on Explorer of the Seas in December 2023 and would like to know if the sports court is set up for pickleball (and if paddles and balls are available). Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snarkey Posted October 31, 2022 #2 Share Posted October 31, 2022 On 10/28/2022 at 6:57 PM, RegencyBob said: I'll be on Explorer of the Seas in December 2023 and would like to know if the sports court is set up for pickleball (and if paddles and balls are available). Thanks. They did have pickleball events so I assume they supplied equipment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted March 16, 2023 #3 Share Posted March 16, 2023 (edited) On 10/28/2022 at 6:57 PM, RegencyBob said: I'll be on Explorer of the Seas in December 2023 and would like to know if the sports court is set up for pickleball (and if paddles and balls are available). Welcome to CC and coming out of lurk mode. All equipment is supplied. Look at the current sailing in the app to see the times. For those wondering: mods move threads way after the fact into their proper section of CC. Edited March 16, 2023 by Biker19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac66 Posted March 16, 2023 #4 Share Posted March 16, 2023 Was on Explorer in Dec. They have paddles/balls. Times are posted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dianawill Posted March 16, 2023 #5 Share Posted March 16, 2023 Harmony had paddles and balls on recent cruise but some paddles were broken... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillyFan33579 Posted March 18, 2023 #6 Share Posted March 18, 2023 Every ship I have been on over the past several months (Wonder, Odyssey, Harmony, Mariner, Freedom and Independence) has had pickleball play for several hours every morning, which I never miss. RCI provides paddles and balls, but the vast majority of players bring their own paddles. I also recommend bringing a ball from home, since the balls on the ship are not very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slyster Posted March 18, 2023 #7 Share Posted March 18, 2023 10 hours ago, PhillyFan33579 said: Every ship I have been on over the past several months (Wonder, Odyssey, Harmony, Mariner, Freedom and Independence) has had pickleball play for several hours every morning, which I never miss. RCI provides paddles and balls, but the vast majority of players bring their own paddles. I also recommend bringing a ball from home, since the balls on the ship are not very good. I am curious if I am a beginner, would it be okay or accepted for me to play? I know some folks play sports and get a little competitive or frustrated when someone is not as skilled. I have never participated in open play time on board a ship for any sports activity before. I would be nervous about signing up to play and folks being frustrated with a beginner LOL. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4welches Posted March 18, 2023 #8 Share Posted March 18, 2023 Slyster, Im wondering the same thing.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillyFan33579 Posted March 18, 2023 #9 Share Posted March 18, 2023 58 minutes ago, slyster said: I am curious if I am a beginner, would it be okay or accepted for me to play? I know some folks play sports and get a little competitive or frustrated when someone is not as skilled. I have never participated in open play time on board a ship for any sports activity before. I would be nervous about signing up to play and folks being frustrated with a beginner LOL. On every RCI cruise I have been on there are always way more players than courts (2 or 3 courts depending on the ship). The process has been the same on every ship I have been on…4 players per court(s) play a game to 11 (or 9 if it is really crowded), then the next four players in line go on that court(s) and play a game and you simply keep repeating the process. As long as you understand the rules of the game and know how to keep score, it normally isn’t a big deal to most players. You just likely won’t be on the court very long since the game will probably be a quick one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RegencyBob Posted March 18, 2023 Author #10 Share Posted March 18, 2023 Our plans have changed and we'll be on Celebrity Reflection instead of RCI Explorer of the Seas. I don't think they have pickleball. Bummer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillyFan33579 Posted March 19, 2023 #11 Share Posted March 19, 2023 19 hours ago, RegencyBob said: Our plans have changed and we'll be on Celebrity Reflection instead of RCI Explorer of the Seas. I don't think they have pickleball. Bummer Just an FYI, Celebrity recently added pickleball to nine of their ships. Unfortunately Reflection is not one of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RegencyBob Posted March 19, 2023 Author #12 Share Posted March 19, 2023 Too bad. Maybe between now and December they will add it to all of their ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scatmanjack Posted March 20, 2023 #13 Share Posted March 20, 2023 Every ship that we've been on with Pickleball has been too windy to have any sort of enjoyment. The ball is too light and get carried away by breezes on the Sports court. Perhaps if they had is on port days it would not be as bad, but sea days are just a waste if you try to play... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzincanuck Posted March 21, 2023 #14 Share Posted March 21, 2023 I've played so far on the Allure and the Harmony . I must have been fortunate as wind was not a factor for those 2 separate weeks. For those who want to try it, well that is how I got into pickleball. Tried it on the Allure and then I was hooked. I have been playing for close to a year now at least twice a week this winter and 3-4 times a week in summer . It is fun and everyone is on vacation mode on a cruise... You still get the serious player on the ship but I play on occasion with some at home too. I do not let it bother me if they get grumpy when I missed a few shots..... it is not an Olympic sport yet. lol 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dianawill Posted March 21, 2023 #15 Share Posted March 21, 2023 I agree with cruzincanuck! We played pickleball for the first time on a cruise (Anthem) and now play on land! We recently played on Harmony and the wind was not an issue. Try it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac66 Posted March 22, 2023 #16 Share Posted March 22, 2023 Every ship I've been on welcomes newbies. Usually there is someone (not a crew member) coordinating the games. Walk up, tell them you're new and they will fit you in, including giving you some instructions on how to play. Pickelball is people friendly. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare nimbex1970 Posted March 24, 2023 #17 Share Posted March 24, 2023 is there a pickle ball for kids? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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