Christmas-Tree Posted August 20, 2023 #1 Share Posted August 20, 2023 The pool in the spa looks like an "endless pool" where you can swim against an artificial current. Is it? (I like to swim and have always wanted to try an endless pool.) Thank you...we're looking forward to our first cruise on Sept 7th, Alaska and the Inside Passage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare WanderingBrit Posted August 20, 2023 #2 Share Posted August 20, 2023 To me it didn’t seem to be what you describe. There are air jets that create turbulence and flow, but nothing to imitate a current to swim against. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas-Tree Posted August 20, 2023 Author #3 Share Posted August 20, 2023 10 minutes ago, WanderingBrit said: To me it didn’t seem to be what you describe. There are air jets that create turbulence and flow, but nothing to imitate a current to swim against. Thank you Wandering Brit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM0115 Posted August 20, 2023 #4 Share Posted August 20, 2023 No it’s not but it is wonderful and very relaxing. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LindaS272 Posted August 20, 2023 #5 Share Posted August 20, 2023 1 hour ago, Christmas-Tree said: The pool in the spa looks like an "endless pool" where you can swim against an artificial current. Is it? (I like to swim and have always wanted to try an endless pool.) Thank you...we're looking forward to our first cruise on Sept 7th, Alaska and the Inside Passage. It’s a thermal pool, not as hot as the hot tub, & has powerful jets. Not really for swimming, but it’s extremely relaxing. 🛁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TayanaLorna Posted August 20, 2023 #6 Share Posted August 20, 2023 I beg to differ here. Yes it is a current which one can swim against. You won't have enough room to do the crawl more then a stroke or two but you can certainly tread water with the breast stroke for exercise and aerobics. The strong jets are at the head of the pool opposite the entrance stairs. Most people make their way to the jets where there is a long bench for sitting and being massaged by the water action. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM0115 Posted August 20, 2023 #7 Share Posted August 20, 2023 4 hours ago, TayanaLorna said: I beg to differ here. Yes it is a current which one can swim against. You won't have enough room to do the crawl more then a stroke or two but you can certainly tread water with the breast stroke for exercise and aerobics. The strong jets are at the head of the pool opposite the entrance stairs. Most people make their way to the jets where there is a long bench for sitting and being massaged by the water action. I agree...if you swim gently you can swim against the current but you are not going to do a full crawl stroke. I really love the thermal pool though! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray4Fun Posted August 20, 2023 #8 Share Posted August 20, 2023 (edited) It is a Large hot tub. Looking at a picture, the far end of it , the side away from the steps has a metal grate approx. 4' out from the wall. The depth is approx 5'. With all jets operating you may be able to do a doggie paddle,,,, for maybe 3 '. That said, It is a great place to relax. Note: no pool onboard will allow more than 1 stroke or maybe 2. Happy sailing Edited August 20, 2023 by Ray4Fun 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Clay Clayton Posted August 21, 2023 #9 Share Posted August 21, 2023 Just off Saturn and I assisted several shorter smaller ladies make their way to the curvilinear bench as the flow was so strong they couldn't get there. So if you're not tall and a terribly strong swimmer I suspect one could use it as an endless pool. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas-Tree Posted August 21, 2023 Author #10 Share Posted August 21, 2023 This is great info. Thanks everyone! I'm looking forward to trying it even if not for full swimming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TayanaLorna Posted August 21, 2023 #11 Share Posted August 21, 2023 11 hours ago, Clay Clayton said: Just off Saturn and I assisted several shorter smaller ladies make their way to the curvilinear bench as the flow was so strong they couldn't get there. So if you're not tall and a terribly strong swimmer I suspect one could use it as an endless pool. LOL now that would be me. First time in that pool i did the doggie paddle then the breast stroke but was just swimming in place. Then i learned there was also a bench along the right side that i could grab on to or sit upon. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deec Posted August 21, 2023 #12 Share Posted August 21, 2023 the bench is sometimes hard to stay on too!!! Thanks Clay for helping those that are vertically challenged! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Clay Clayton Posted August 21, 2023 #13 Share Posted August 21, 2023 And for those with knee pain, there are some great jets along tha side bench....that's where you'll usually find me! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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