no clorine???

[ricky111]

when you say freshwater you mean no chemicals, no clorine nothing? Im not sure if that is sanitary. pease fill me in???? someone.

[SharkieRools]

Freshwater, as opposed to the salt water pools used on many other cruise lines. :)

[Trevoli]

are you talking about freshwater as opposed to saltwater pools?

 

T

[srphnx]

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.

[crusdiva]

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.

[DoniaG]

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

[StephenJohnson]

Yes, they're chlorinated.

[ahracer]

I noticed they are constantly testing the water.

 

Scott

[srphnx]

Me too from my chair hog removal security station.

[Nunu]

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.

[DoniaG]

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

[sue d. miller]

Sorry, I have to defend Steve here!! Lobster, prime rib, shrimp, chocolate!!!!! :D

[CaptData]

Don't forget LoveBoat Dream, ice cream, pinta colada soup and anything else that is yummy and not good for you.

[sue d. miller]

Yummy, yummy, yummy!!! :D

[sailinglisa]

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.

[mikesteg]

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