cruisinsince75 Posted March 15 #1 Share Posted March 15 It appears from the pictures I have seen that there is no beach entry or built in steps with railing into any of the pools, only ladder type steps. I can see steps into the wading area on the main pool, but not into the actual plunge area. Is that correct or am I missing something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dides Posted March 15 #2 Share Posted March 15 8 minutes ago, cruisinsince75 said: It appears from the pictures I have seen that there is no beach entry or built in steps with railing into any of the pools, only ladder type steps. I can see steps into the wading area on the main pool, but not into the actual plunge area. Is that correct or am I missing something? Only ladder type steps have been available on the last 4 Princess builds (Sky Princess, Enchanted Princess, Discovery Princess, Sun Princess). The occasional pool might be quite shallow and more manageable but the only place you will find graduated steps will be in the paid-for Thermal Spa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voljeep Posted March 15 #3 Share Posted March 15 24 minutes ago, dides said: Only ladder type steps have been available on the last 4 Princess builds (Sky Princess, Enchanted Princess, Discovery Princess, Sun Princess). The occasional pool might be quite shallow and more manageable but the only place you will find graduated steps will be in the paid-for Thermal Spa. wonder why? steps with a rail are so much easier to enter the pool as we get older. maybe that's it - Princess doesn't want us in the pool, huh 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinsince75 Posted March 15 Author #4 Share Posted March 15 2 hours ago, voljeep said: wonder why? steps with a rail are so much easier to enter the pool as we get older. maybe that's it - Princess doesn't want us in the pool, huh It is impossible for either of us. My wife has one leg that won't bend due to a stroke and I have neuropathy in my legs and feet. We both enjoy pool time. Not sure what the thought process was on these newer ships. At least we have other options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoneharborlady Posted March 15 #5 Share Posted March 15 I think this will be disappointing and hazardous for alot of people. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kywildcatfanone Posted March 15 #6 Share Posted March 15 This is what I would call a mistake by Princess and for what? I hate using ladders as I expect most people do, particularly elderly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reedprincess Posted March 16 #7 Share Posted March 16 1 hour ago, cruisinsince75 said: It is impossible for either of us. My wife has one leg that won't bend due to a stroke and I have neuropathy in my legs and feet. We both enjoy pool time. Not sure what the thought process was on these newer ships. At least we have other options. Fortunately, they have lifts for those mobility challenged who can't do ladders. Celebrity new builds are also only ladders, FWIW - Edge class. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissP22 Posted March 16 #8 Share Posted March 16 I believe the last time I saw steps was on the Regal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebeccac Posted March 16 #9 Share Posted March 16 Even if you don't see the lifts, be sure to inquire as on some ships, they are rolled out of the way until needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dides Posted March 16 #10 Share Posted March 16 (edited) 4 hours ago, MissP22 said: I believe the last time I saw steps was on the Regal? The Majestic Princess was the last Princess ship to have steps, see the Hollywood Pool pic below And this was the equivalent Retreat Pool on Sky Princess which started the new trend of no steps, only ladders: Edited March 16 by dides 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissP22 Posted March 17 #11 Share Posted March 17 15 hours ago, dides said: And this was the equivalent Retreat Pool on Sky Princess which started the new trend of no steps, only ladders: Is that a deep pool of can you stand on the bottom throughout? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dides Posted March 17 #12 Share Posted March 17 (edited) 16 minutes ago, MissP22 said: Is that a deep pool of can you stand on the bottom throughout? Should be okay standing throughout, highest level is 3ft 3in, lowest level is 1ft 8in Edited March 17 by dides Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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