Sailing in a sauna

[lovacruz]

We are presently on a 11 night cruise on legend. They have the top coverings over pools. There is a group of 10 of us that are basically sitting in a steam room. Not a chair available outside unless uou sit in smoking area. Carnival answer we had to keep it closed in Europe from where the ship originated. It is automatic to open. Hope someone from carnival is reading this.

[LargeCornGyro]

There's only one pool that has a cover. Go somewhere else. We liked it when it was cold outside and it was closed.

 

But they don't open or close it when the ship is sailing so it doesn't get stuck. When do you reach your first port?

[cathyz]

We are presently on a 11 night cruise on legend. They have the top coverings over pools. There is a group of 10 of us that are basically sitting in a steam room. Not a chair available outside unless uou sit in smoking area. Carnival answer we had to keep it closed in Europe from where the ship originated. It is automatic to open. Hope someone from carnival is reading this.

Have you tried going to the aft Serenity pool area? No cover and no smoke back there.

[Canadian_J]

Probably not the best place to vent if what you're after is an immediate action. Going to speak with Guest Services in person is probably your best bet. As others have said though, if you're currently sailing they don't have many options. I'd try to stake out a spot at an open deck. Explore around, sometimes you'd be surprised where you can find chairs.

[RuthlessBoss]

There's only one pool that has a cover. Go somewhere else. We liked it when it was cold outside and it was closed.

 

But they don't open or close it when the ship is sailing so it doesn't get stuck. When do you reach your first port?

That sounds reasonable. Would one adjust the top on a convertible car while it's speeding down the highway?

[dulcimergirl]

Oh good grief, there's dozens of places to be on Legend. I'm sure you can find somewhere else to sit, and the chair hogs will go after awhile. Make the best of it

, and enjoy your cruise.

[Lerin]

:confused: If it's so miserable go do something else.

The ship is huge with tons of activities and according to Carnival.com it has "24 hours of fun" :D

 

Good luck, let us know what you find.

[Spaniel Lover]

Legend is a Spirit-class vessel and they have a policy of not operating the sliding dome when the ship is in motion. So, you can pretty much expect that the sliding dome will remain closed until you get to your next port.

 

I sailed on the Carnival Spirit quite a bit when it was based in California... and there is a lot to love about the Spirit-class ships. However, I understand your frustration with the way they will not operate the sliding dome unless they are in port. We had one cruise on the Spirit where it was beautiful weather when we left Mexico for the trip back to California... and so the dome was open. But then bad weather hit as we got closer to California, and the dome had to remain open the entire rest of the way. Frustrating!

 

I've learned to love the Conquest-class ships with the sliding dome over the rear pool. They have no problem opening or closing the sliding dome on Conquest-class ships even when they are in motion.

 

If I remember correctly, the Splendor can also open or close the dome with the ship in motion.

[RuthlessBoss]

Oh good grief, there's dozens of places to be on Legend. I'm sure you can find somewhere else to sit, and the chair hogs will go after awhile. Make the best of it

, and enjoy your cruise.

Apparantly they had certain seats they wanted. :eek:

[Ehpride]

Go to the serenity deck. There's no cover and no smoking is allowed. Problem solved.

[WetToes]

Good luck finding seats there at prime times.

[cathyz]

 

If I remember correctly, the Splendor can also open or close the dome with the ship in motion.

 

Yes, that's true, I've seen it in action while in motion.

[RuthlessBoss]

Yes, that's true, I've seen it in action while in motion.

Where does it go?

[WetToes]

Yes, that's true, I've seen it in action while in motion.

 

 

Makes sense. ;)

[cathyz]

Where does it go?

Just slides in sections back into a storage area.

[Out to sea!]

There's only one pool that has a cover. Go somewhere else. We liked it when it was cold outside and it was closed.

 

But they don't open or close it when the ship is sailing so it doesn't get stuck. When do you reach your first port?

 

I have definitely seen the tops open and closed on the Liberty and Glory while at sea. can't imagine why they could not open them at sea on the Legend?

[WetToes]

On the Pride we were told by staff that it cannot be opened/closed while at sea.

Don't know why.

[celticd1]

We are presently on a 11 night cruise on legend. They have the top coverings over pools. There is a group of 10 of us that are basically sitting in a steam room. Not a chair available outside unless uou sit in smoking area. Carnival answer we had to keep it closed in Europe from where the ship originated. It is automatic to open. Hope someone from carnival is reading this.

 

And I'm stuck at home! ;)

[LMaxwell]

Would one adjust the top on a convertible car while it's speeding down the highway?

 

No, but I don't come to a complete stop to operate the sunroof (a non-articulating cover that is on a geared rail, as opposed to a convertible top made of fabric attached to an articulating frame of joints and cable tensioners).

 

These are the only ships I know of that seem to have this issue where the top can't be operated under normal cruising conditions.