How many of you actually......

[KPfromCT]

use the hot tubs on the ship? Are they chlorinated good? The last cruise we were on, they seem to have been taken over by kids. I guess I'm just wondering how sanitary they are. What do you think?:o

[sparks1093]

We use them and think they are adequately maintained but of course we shower when we are done and don't spend a lot of time in them. The hot tub in the Serenity area has no children in it:).

[dk1]

I have used the tubs in the past but they are usually filled with kids and/ or drunks so I suspect that there is stuff in the water that would not be pleasant. They are known as peetrey dishes and they are usually too warm for this Florida boy. Saying that, I have not had any bad experiences or aftermath from them.

 

DK

[Tapi]

When we've used them, it's been when they first open them (at 8am I believe). Usually you have the tubs all to yourself. Very quiet and peaceful.

 

As far as cleanliness, I don't believe it would be any worse than going to a hot tub in a hotel.

[KPfromCT]

Thanks guys!!!! Tapi, that is a great idea. Get in early, and shower. Just don't want to get some "infection" from them.:eek: Hahaha.......

[babyher]

I don't like using them myself. Like someone already posted God knows what God knows who has done in them before I got there . I am OCD about the one I have at home and it's cleanliness.

[stewpapa]

15 cruises never been in a pool. Been in a hot tub once. (and lost my card in there that time)

[Sinjan]

That is the first place people look for DH and I onboard. lol (I've got some health issues and hot tubs help so much so we're planning to put one inside the house.)

 

As others stated, the Serenity area is your best bet for a kid free zone. Although on Conquest and Valor the ones by the aft adults pool were also relatively quiet as well.

 

Early mornings and evenings after dinner service starts is when I find them empty most often.

 

They use salt water in them that they add chemicals to every night. I've never found them dirty although I have found what feels like beach sand under my feet.

 

My one word of caution is NOT to wear any good jewelry. Something in the tub by the aft pool oxidized my wedding rings in less than an hour on the Valor. They looked like an old copper penny and the jeweler had to buff them down for me to fix them. Other than that, normal safety/health/hygiene precautions and you'll be fine.

[Shaded Lady]

One thing I've never tried but plan to is the thalassotherapy pools in the spa. They're supposed to be terrific, very therapeutic and leave you feeling great!

[Shipbound]

use the hot tubs on the ship? Are they chlorinated good? The last cruise we were on, they seem to have been taken over by kids. I guess I'm just wondering how sanitary they are. What do you think?:o

 

This March will be my 31 cruise with CCL of all those cruises I've used the hots tubs maybe twice. I would not take a bath with 5 or 6 people so why would I use a hot tub especially when kids use them, if a sick child has an accident and the water is not chlorinated according to CDC guide lines you could get sick.

 

Gary

[jgr8fulbear]

:DWe enjoy an after dinner soak at least once per cruise. Find an empty non-lido (serenity deck) hot tub and sit with a drink in peace watching the stars pass, nothing like it and for me and DH its a must do every cruise. Usually heavily chlorinated, we always shower after.

[caribsun]

I always use the hottubs, I trust my immune system and I try to keep my BAC above 0.08%. :)

[lissa42886]

i think i have gone once.. cus its just TOO hot to get in a 100 degree tub and then 90 heat. its not relaxing really. and if u got some sun on your skin it HURTS

[cincyman]

I always use the hottubs, I trust my immune system and I try to keep my BAC above 0.08%. :)

 

I try to keep my BAC at or above 0.08 during the entire cruise.

[DanJ]

The hot tubs on the Dream were closed every night for "hyper chlorination", so maybe the morning would be the best time to use them for those nervous about cleanliness.

[Ours91]

Yes , we used them and we were fine.

[nodogkisses]

I've never used any of the hot tubs and never will. It weirds me out how many people go in them and stay in them for hours at a time. When I cruise on a Fantasy Class ship, I like to sit up on the deck above the Lido and read. It is so amazing to me how many adults squeeze into those hot tubs and just hang out and drink for hours. And nobody seems to leave them. ????????

[KPfromCT]

The hot tubs on the Dream were closed every night for "hyper chlorination", so maybe the morning would be the best time to use them for those nervous about cleanliness.

 

Great to know!!!! Sounds like first thing in the morning. I couldn't think of a better way to watch the sunrise.;)

[keystonemama]

I think this is a personal preference for most people, some are weirded out at the thought of germs or what if's.

We never miss a chance to get in a hot tub! Call us crazy, born and lived in the great, hot state of Florida for 46 years and never caught anything from getting in a hot tub.

We luv coming back from a long day in port and jumping in the ones on Serenity, feels great on the legs, the last trip is was like bath water. LOl, we like to meet people of all ages, backgrounds, etc, so this is a great way to get to know some cruisers, as we sat and talked and drank, people kept coming and going in the tub to carry on conversation with us, its great, so much so, my friends came to find us after 2 hrs. :p

Even then when we went to leave, people in the hot tub were like, "What, your leaving?" :)

Never found them unclean nor anything to worry about. Have fun, you only live once.

 

P.S. My hubby did jump in one early in the morning and wound up winning a bottle of champagne for being the first one of the day to enjoy!

 

Happy Sailing,

[narrow56]

I'm sure they are plenty chlorinated. Some people need to live a little! There are far worse things to worry about than a hot tub! Of course that is just my opinion.:p

[lorijeannj]

Thanks guys!!!! Tapi, that is a great idea. Get in early, and shower. Just don't want to get some "infection" from them.:eek: Hahaha.......

 

The hot tubs are chlorinated.

Stay away from pools, got a nasty ear infection one cruise.

[nodogkisses]

I don't worry about hot tubs. In fact, I have one here in my back yard. I just choose not to use them on the ships. The OP asked how many of us use them while cruising and I answered and said that I don't. To each their own.

[JinxyB]

I don't use them-the thought of sitting in a tub of other people's urine grosses me out!

[My Thoughts]

I use them when the pools are too cold.

 

The oldly time I get grossed out is when someone thinks its a GRAND idea to bring their drink in with them.

 

And I watch as the hot tubs spit its filth into their glasses. They look SO cool.

[nlktx49]

A public hot tub is people stew! I'm fortunate enough to have a hot tub at home, so I don't use the ones on the ship.