Rare 1of4 Posted September 17, 2014 #1 Share Posted September 17, 2014 I know some have strong opinions so I am asking: which way do you walk around the promenade deck? Take the bow as 12:00, do you walk clockwise or counterclockwise? I never want to be "that" person, nor feel like the salmon trying to swim upstream...but I would get the hint and turn around. Does it make a difference? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padraic Posted September 17, 2014 #2 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Counter clockwise, just like a race track in the states. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mame42 Posted September 17, 2014 #3 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Depends on wind direction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sapper1 Posted September 17, 2014 #4 Share Posted September 17, 2014 I go counter clockwise simply because it is intuitive. Although you do see people going the other way it seems that counter clockwise is the preferred direction. There is no rule though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvteaching Posted September 17, 2014 #5 Share Posted September 17, 2014 I guess I'm one of those who go against things because I vastly prefer to walk clockwise to counter clockwise. I make sure to stay out of the way of people and stay out of the traffic flow at heavily traveled spots. One nice thing to going "against the flow" is you get to greet everyone. I've even had a few converts join me! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ine Posted September 17, 2014 #6 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Counterclockwise, go with the flow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serendipity1499 Posted September 17, 2014 #7 Share Posted September 17, 2014 On most HAL ships I've been on, there are posted signs requesting the way walkers should walk & I believe that the signs suggest walking counter-clockwise... The signs also have the number of revolutions per mile on them.. Took a picture of one many years ago, but can't find it.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randyk47 Posted September 17, 2014 #8 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Counterclockwise here. Probably started with the Walk for a Cure as all of those we've participated in have been counterclockwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare POA1 Posted September 17, 2014 #9 Share Posted September 17, 2014 I mix it up. That way, my sneakers - bright white, American tourist style - will wear evenly. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boytjie Posted September 17, 2014 #10 Share Posted September 17, 2014 It depends which side of the ship I exit onto the promenade deck and then I usually start walking towards the bow. I don't walk laps for exercise, just taking a stroll. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie68 Posted September 17, 2014 #11 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Counter-clockwise. It seems to come naturally, but for sure go with the flow. I've never seen a sign indication which direction you should walk on any of the ships, so would love to see a photo of one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising-along Posted September 17, 2014 #12 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Counter clockwise but it doesn't bother me in the least to see people walking the other direction. We usually say hi :) We walk several miles/day walking laps and have never seen signs on any ship telling what direction to walk. Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare puppycanducruise Posted September 17, 2014 #13 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Sometimes clockwise, sometimes counter-clockwise. I don't want to get into any routine on vacation. :) I've never noticed a sign indicating what direction I should go. I'm looking at the scenery and the sea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajkr74 Posted September 17, 2014 #14 Share Posted September 17, 2014 I guess I'm one of those who go against things because I vastly prefer to walk clockwise to counter clockwise. I make sure to stay out of the way of people and stay out of the traffic flow at heavily traveled spots. One nice thing to going "against the flow" is you get to greet everyone. I've even had a few converts join me! :) I wondered why you went "against the flow"? :D I never did ask you while on ship in June. Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ger_77 Posted September 17, 2014 #15 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Isn't that funny, until it was brought up here, I never actually thought about direction. I usually walk onto the Promenade Deck and turn to my left; thinking about turning right just doesn't feel right. The things you do without thinking about it! Smooth Sailing! :) :) :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HamOp Posted September 17, 2014 #16 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Counter-clockwise. It seems to come naturally, but for sure go with the flow. I've never seen a sign indication which direction you should walk on any of the ships, so would love to see a photo of one. Here ya go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising-along Posted September 17, 2014 #17 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Here ya go Thank you! I've been on 8 HAL ships and have never noticed the arrow! (have seen the laps/mile signage). Do you know what ship this was? I'll have to look harder next time. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted September 17, 2014 #18 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Here ya go Thanks for posting the photo. :) I always walk counterclockwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Vict0riann Posted September 17, 2014 #19 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Counter-clockwise - DH says it's because your heart should be on the inside? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HamOp Posted September 17, 2014 #20 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Thank you! I've been on 8 HAL ships and have never noticed the arrow! (have seen the laps/mile signage). Do you know what ship this was? I'll have to look harder next time. :) No idea what ship, sorry. Not even sure if it's a HAL vessel or not. I didn't take this photo, but I do remember seeing a similar sign on board the Rotterdam years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Ellen Posted September 17, 2014 #21 Share Posted September 17, 2014 I know I've seen such a directional sign on the Prinsendam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted September 17, 2014 #22 Share Posted September 17, 2014 I have seen similar signs on HAL ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donaldsc Posted September 17, 2014 #23 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Hard to believe - 22 posts so far on which direction to walk on the ship. Even harder to believe that I actually looked at some of them. We all must have something better to dow our lives. DON Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serendipity1499 Posted September 17, 2014 #24 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Here ya go Thank you.. We once took a picture of the sign, but have no idea on which ship.. & we have all of our photo's by year & ship in our albums & PC.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aruba Posted September 17, 2014 #25 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Some of us go both ways. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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