Children using hot tubs??

[davex100]

Sadly it's going to take a tragedy to make some parents realise that a hot tub is no place for young children to be.

[Shike]

Some people here need to stop kidding themselves, while a child's ticket might cost the same, kids don't generate NEARLY the same amount of income as adults do for the cruise. Rights should not be generated nor determined by $$ though so let's throw out the whole "my kids ticket cost just the same" argument.

 

Personally, if I have a safe-haven from kids, like an Adult only area, then I'm more relaxed on what happens in the main pools hot tubs. I consider it a part of the ambiance of the main pool. But if you bring your kid into the adult area.....

[CarnivalCruiseLover]

As long as the parents are with them, it's good....they shouldn't be in there alone, tho!

 

 

This statement is incorrect. Last fall on The Freedom I was in the hot tub with 3 other adults in my party when a mother and a father came in with two boys that were around 6 or 7 years old. The parents allowed them to use snorkels and masks in the adults only hot tub. They were actually snorkeling around all of the adults. This went on for about 15 annoying minutes until a lady went and grabbed a crew member, who came over, and I might add was very stern with the parents to remove their children from the adults only hot tub, and reminded them that it was adults only hot tub, and for santitary reasons, it was not healthy to go underwater in a hot tub. This sparked a argument with the parents that their children have the right to go into the hot tub, and there was a heated name calling exchange between the so called parents and several people in the hot tub. Finally security was called over, and they escorted them out of the hot tub area.

The father told the crew member he was planning on coming back with his kids to the hot tub, and it was then we heard bits and pieces from the security officer that they would take further steps with them to enforce the rules regarding kids in the hot tubs.

 

So the moral of this story is ALOT of parents don't have the common sense to follow the rules that they don't think is fare regarding their precious children. Just remember folks: Not everyone likes kids. Not everyone thinks your kids are cute. In fact, alot of people can't stand to see or hear children, and the hot tubs are a place for adults to relax and unwind, not a place to be bothered for splashing of children. Keep the kids in the pools where they belong.

[Shike]

Nice post CCL.

[astropilot]

as long as the kids are behaved and not causing a disruption in the hot tub -- I say let them in. It's there vacation too. Now that being said, if they are causing problems, then I expect their parents correct the situation, or remove the little darlings form the hot tub.

[Shelbyjane56]

I have a hot tub They must be maintained. The chemistry needs to be perfect

I stay out of public hot tubs, most are large Petrie dishes. Would never let my kids in them

 

You are so right !! They are putting in new water ever day, thus there is no way they are using chemicals that kill the bacteria that hot tubs have, it generally (if you change the water) atleast a day if not more sometimes to get the chemistry correct.

[Shelbyjane56]

This statement is incorrect. Last fall on The Freedom I was in the hot tub with 3 other adults in my party when a mother and a father came in with two boys that were around 6 or 7 years old. The parents allowed them to use snorkels and masks in the adults only hot tub. They were actually snorkeling around all of the adults. This went on for about 15 annoying minutes until a lady went and grabbed a crew member, who came over, and I might add was very stern with the parents to remove their children from the adults only hot tub, and reminded them that it was adults only hot tub, and for santitary reasons, it was not healthy to go underwater in a hot tub. This sparked a argument with the parents that their children have the right to go into the hot tub, and there was a heated name calling exchange between the so called parents and several people in the hot tub. Finally security was called over, and they escorted them out of the hot tub area.

The father told the crew member he was planning on coming back with his kids to the hot tub, and it was then we heard bits and pieces from the security officer that they would take further steps with them to enforce the rules regarding kids in the hot tubs.

 

So the moral of this story is ALOT of parents don't have the common sense to follow the rules that they don't think is fare regarding their precious children. Just remember folks: Not everyone likes kids. Not everyone thinks your kids are cute. In fact, alot of people can't stand to see or hear children, and the hot tubs are a place for adults to relax and unwind, not a place to be bothered for splashing of children. Keep the kids in the pools where they belong.

 

 

I love kids, in the right time and place....but very well said!!!! Thank you!

[waldocruiser1]

The thing I don't like is they, Carnival and parents, let kids use the hot tubs all the time and don't think a thing of it.

 

But the second I go and try to play in the kids water park they all stop and stare at me for being in the "kids" area, after all I am just trying to cool off and the kids area has the water sprayers and things to climb on.

 

Just my opinion.

[augie]

I hate it when the kids wear elegant casual swimwear in the formal hot tub...

[jennmaybe]

If folks (especially women) knew exactly what was lurking around those walls of a hot tub, and I mean really knew, I can guarantee you would never get back in one again, much less allowing your children in there.

 

Hot tubs are nasty and they are not cleaned like they should be.

 

Ok-I'm ready for everyone to start yelling at me now......:D

[wentworth]

If the hot tub has a sign that says "adults only", then children should

not be in them. The other hot tubs are usually family tubs and children

have the right to be in them. Just follow the rules and remember it's

not only your vacation, but everyone elses on board.

[elcuchio24]

Whether there are children in them or not, I generally avoid them. They are about 1 part pee, 2 parts spilled alcohol, 2 parts sweat, and 5 parts bacteria. I'm all set.

[JPH814]

i hate it when the kids wear elegant casual swimwear in the formal hot tub...

 

lol!

[dancindukes]

Carnival Sensation

April 2010

 

All cruise long it seemed the chefs were preparing Kid Soup on the Lido.

Thankfully that never appeared on the menu. :)

 

 

 

 

 

Now YOU made me laugh....... Thanks for the HAHA - still smiling.

[waldocruiser1]

Carnival Sensation

April 2010

 

All cruise long it seemed the chefs were preparing Kid Soup on the Lido.

Thankfully that never appeared on the menu. :)

 

 

 

 

 

It would be really funny to slip a baby ruth in each of the tubs, can you imagine the kids flying out of the pool?

[chachi]

I have shared a hot tub with kids who were well behaved, and others who acted like it was a pool. They would swim from side to side, go all the way under the water, splash each other in the face (which splashes everyone else), they can be loud. It takes a way from the relaxing experience I am looking for. I am not against kids in the hot tub if they don't act like kids.

[luvscruising2007]

On our recent Pride cruise there were two young children in the Adults only hot tub. I was sitting on a lounge chair with my back to the hot tub and pool. DD and her boyfriend left to get in the pool and I heard a splash. I thought it was them jumping in the pool but it was these 2 kids, about 10 or 11. The kids got out of the pool after splashing around and went in the hot tub. A few minutes later they splashed their way through the pool and came back a few minutes later; the girl was eating ice cream and they got back in the hot tub. One of the officers came over to the hot tub and told them to get out.

After she left they got back in and one of the crew came over and told them to get out. Then the kids went to the chess board and started throwing those big chess pieces to each other. Finally a crew member came over and told them to leave. We were all watching as they got their stuff from a lounge chair and left.

There were no parents to be seen.

Question, did the unseen parents believe their little darlings were behaving?:rolleyes:

[kristie64063]

I'm not trying to get into a pi----g match with you but doyou and only one child go on a cruise? If there is a husband and other children in the same cabin, you are not paying full fare for your kids, so don't get off on the I pay full fare stuff. If your kids are in a separate room, then I get your point of paying full fare, but unless that's what's happening, don't even think you are paying what we are. End of discussion with you as you will think your way as will I.

 

 

PS I have kids and grands. I just don't think kids belong everywhere and can do everything. I think that's half the problems with society today. Ok, go off on that one, lol.:)

 

Just FYI - it was just my son and I, 2 in the room. I am a single mom. So I did pay full price for him. And I don't believe my son belongs everywhere and can do everything - absolutely not!!! But in this case, he is allowed, and not just because I paid full price (which I did). Carnival allows children in the hot tubs.

 

My son has nothing to do with society going downhill. He is very well balanced, very behind on getting what he thinks is cool, and all the other kids are getting, because I don't think 11 year olds need constant electronic entertainment (cell phones, computers, latest and greatest gaming systems, etc.). He gets told no, doesn't walk all over me, is very respectful of adults. He also has attitude and does many other typical "kid" stuff, but he's a good kid over all.

[silverado44]

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[OrdieJ]

Just FYI - itBut in this case, he is allowed, and not just because I paid full price (which I did). Carnival allows children in the hot tubs.

 

 

As long as hes not in the ADULTS ONLY hot tub, where he is not allowed!

[CarnivalCruiseLover]

Just FYI - it was just my son and I, 2 in the room. I am a single mom. So I did pay full price for him. And I don't believe my son belongs everywhere and can do everything - absolutely not!!! But in this case, he is allowed, and not just because I paid full price (which I did). Carnival allows children in the hot tubs.

 

My son has nothing to do with society going downhill. He is very well balanced, very behind on getting what he thinks is cool, and all the other kids are getting, because I don't think 11 year olds need constant electronic entertainment (cell phones, computers, latest and greatest gaming systems, etc.). He gets told no, doesn't walk all over me, is very respectful of adults. He also has attitude and does many other typical "kid" stuff, but he's a good kid over all.

 

 

I have heard this same line spoken by many parents, and it never panned out to be true. IF your child is like this, then I commend you, but this is usally spoke by parents, and it never applies to their child.

 

No parent can see the fault of the own children.

[skittl1321]

I think that if the hot tub is not marked as adults only, then it's up to the parent to decide if the child should be in there, not the other cruisers. To be honest- I'd rather be in with a gently splashing child, then an out of their mind drunk brash adult (I might not be getting splashed, but I'd be annoyed out of the hot tub). If it's marked adults only, then no, no children.

 

I'm a bit baffled by the "we paid full price, my child should get to use all the ammenities" (assuming they are marked adults only). I pay full price, and yet I get none of the ammenities related to the kids club (except maybe that the kids are occupied and that enhances my cruise). I hear they have video games in there to play- I'd rather play video games (that I assume aren't as expensive as in the arcade) than sit in a hot tub, but I can't, because there is an age restriction.

[Hunwolf]

I have heard this same line spoken by many parents, and it never panned out to be true. IF your child is like this, then I commend you, but this is usally spoke by parents, and it never applies to their child.

 

 

I agree. It's amazing that with the mass chaos and "grease fire" that is today's children they can even find their way onto the ship in the first place.

 

Of course...we should take comfort in the fact that we were never like that.

[nosmothj]

Generally after a long day on an excursion you want to sit and relax and not have to worry about little kids splashing and carrying on. They can go play in the pool where they are suppose to.

 

Sorry but I have seen far more adults miss beahinvg in the hot tubs than kids.

 

One couple I had to suggest they go back to the room as they were making out in tub.

[Shelbyjane56]

I have a hot tub They must be maintained. The chemistry needs to be perfect

I stay out of public hot tubs, most are large Petrie dishes. Would never let my kids in them

 

You are right the hot tubs or spa as ours is called, with room for about 8 normal size people/adults, you have to keep the chemistry in check everyday, that said, on ships, they generally put clean water in each day, but no chemicals, so we bypass the hot tubs.