Are the pools extremely crowded on all the ships?

[hulahoops]

We just went on FOS and the pools were so crowded, you could barely even get it. Is it like this on most ships or is it just because the FOS is so big?

[tazdeb]

For the most part the pools are packed on sea days. However the bigger the ships the more pools so it is all relevant. FOS has the 2 main pools, kid zone and solarium. Vision class pools have just a main pool and solarium but has much less passengers. I never been on a cruise during a sea day where the pool wasn't packed.

[DPurcell58]

On seas days, most of the ships we've been on are crowded. We just came off the Freedom too and yes, they were pretty crowded on the sea days, it was hot and sunny.

[cb at sea]

That's been our experience! I'd love to sail on a ship that isn't full, just because of the sea day pool thing!

There are plenty of lounges, tho--just not all of them can fit poolside! We usually go up a deck or two, where we're not so crowded, and the noise isn't so bad! Then, if we wish to get wet, just go down to the pool, take a dip, and head back to our chairs!

[chrisaf]

I felt like Freedom was the first ship where the pool area actually didn't feel so crowded (and that was in June when every day was a pool weather day). As Tazdeb said, the larger the ship the more pools there are and we really enjoyed that most kids were in the kids zone and were not in the main pool area. It was definitely more adults and less crowded than the smaller class ships to me.

[Boo Boo]

All about timing really (although we don't have kids yet, so we have more freedom to do what we want, when we want...). Pools on the Freedom class are good either before lunch on port days OR before about 10/10.30am on sea days. We try to avoid them the other times... ;)

 

Boo

[G'ma]

We just went on FOS and the pools were so crowded, you could barely even get it. Is it like this on most ships or is it just because the FOS is so big?

 

Summer, yes. All the families and kids cruise during this time.

 

Go when the schools are in session.......

[TEXASMUNK]

Often times, cruises to Alaska, there is no problem getting a poolside deck chair.

[bearette]

LOL @ Alaska

 

If you don't have kids the adult pools are usually less crowded. As the other poster suggested a trip up stairs will get you a nice chair with a pretty view and only a short walk to the pool.

[Spender Nui]

Pools are generally mobbed.

[silentbob007]

Many people cruise to mob the pool and pool deck on sea days, and I have always found the size of cruiseship pools disappointing, even without 200 people trying to use them. I plan my cruise by specifically avoiding these areas from 10-5. :)

[MariaoftheSeas]

To the OP just wanted to ask did you enjoy your cruise? I also read your post on a bad facial. I am just asking?

[jackdiamond]

We live in south Florida; hence, the pools are not that great an attraction for us. Accordingly, we always book a room with a large balcony which allows for outdoor exposure and peace and quiet.

[PhoenixCruiser]

Yes, for the most part they are always packed and really loud.

 

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