ricky111 Posted July 1, 2004 #1 Share Posted July 1, 2004 when you say freshwater you mean no chemicals, no clorine nothing? Im not sure if that is sanitary. pease fill me in???? someone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkieRools Posted July 1, 2004 #2 Share Posted July 1, 2004 Freshwater, as opposed to the salt water pools used on many other cruise lines. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevoli Posted July 1, 2004 #3 Share Posted July 1, 2004 are you talking about freshwater as opposed to saltwater pools? T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srphnx Posted July 1, 2004 #4 Share Posted July 1, 2004 Freshwater means not SALT water which most cruse lines pump into the pools. Of course the pool is monitored and treated for bacteria, however most of them are drained at least weekly so most of the problems with a home pool aren't going to have a chance to get going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crusdiva Posted July 1, 2004 #5 Share Posted July 1, 2004 Yes, freshwater IN the pools :) not salt water. They ARE treated with all the proper chemicals as would be your pool at home. They are properly monitored and tested throughout the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoniaG Posted July 1, 2004 #6 Share Posted July 1, 2004 I understand fresh as opposed to saltwater. But are they chlorinated? With all this talk about "swim diapers", the term "e coli" does come to mind. Thanks, Donia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenJohnson Posted July 1, 2004 #7 Share Posted July 1, 2004 Yes, they're chlorinated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahracer Posted July 1, 2004 #8 Share Posted July 1, 2004 I noticed they are constantly testing the water. Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srphnx Posted July 1, 2004 #9 Share Posted July 1, 2004 Me too from my chair hog removal security station. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nunu Posted July 1, 2004 #10 Share Posted July 1, 2004 Just curious as to why ships would use salt water in their pools. Is it just cheaper for them or to give people the feeling of the ocean? Looking forward to the freshwater just the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoniaG Posted July 1, 2004 #11 Share Posted July 1, 2004 Yes, they're chlorinated. Thanks, StephenJohnson. And to the other Steve - Just how effective can your "chairhog removal security station" be when you're spending all your time eating!!:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sue d. miller Posted July 2, 2004 #12 Share Posted July 2, 2004 Sorry, I have to defend Steve here!! Lobster, prime rib, shrimp, chocolate!!!!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptData Posted July 2, 2004 #13 Share Posted July 2, 2004 Don't forget LoveBoat Dream, ice cream, pinta colada soup and anything else that is yummy and not good for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sue d. miller Posted July 2, 2004 #14 Share Posted July 2, 2004 Yummy, yummy, yummy!!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailinglisa Posted July 2, 2004 #15 Share Posted July 2, 2004 Just because they are chlorinated does not mean you can bring the diaper clad brigade into them!!! There are splash pools on Princess just for that purpose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikesteg Posted July 2, 2004 #16 Share Posted July 2, 2004 Just curious as to why ships would use salt water in their pools. Is it just cheaper for them or to give people the feeling of the ocean? Looking forward to the freshwater just the same. They must do it because it is cheaper, but given the amount of water they desalinate every day it seems like they'd be better off just maintaining fresh water for a few days at a time. It does seem like the saltwater pools are usually refilled every night (in the carribean anyway), which would be a bit tougher with the 24 hour pools on Princess. However, it is possible to chlorinate salt water (at least in home pools, so probably ocean water too)... I wouldn't be surprised if they do chlorinate it a bit as well to kill the weaker stuff. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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