JRT5000 Posted November 7, 2014 #1 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Does anyone know if the aft pool on the Regal is adults only. It would be a shame if it is....being right outside the kids club. Thx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loonbeam Posted November 7, 2014 #2 Share Posted November 7, 2014 If you meant the terrace pool, no I don't think it is. It is a VERY small pool however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisenOne Posted November 7, 2014 #3 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Does anyone know if the aft pool on the Regal is adults only.It would be a shame if it is....being right outside the kids club. Thx If you meant the terrace pool, no I don't think it is. It is a VERY small pool however. Was on the Regal TA and did not notice any "Adults Only" signs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loonbeam Posted November 7, 2014 #4 Share Posted November 7, 2014 I can't imagine there would be, except for maybe some kind of special event... There already is the retreat pool at the front of the ship.. Was on the Regal TA and did not notice any "Adults Only" signs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRT5000 Posted November 7, 2014 Author #5 Share Posted November 7, 2014 That would be great news. Though I think the aft pool on Crown/Ruby/Emerald is adults only even though there is also an adult only spa pool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel1313 Posted November 8, 2014 #6 Share Posted November 8, 2014 On all other ships that have a terrace pool it is Adults only. Will be VERY disappointed if this one is not !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted November 8, 2014 #7 Share Posted November 8, 2014 (edited) On all other ships that have a terrace pool it is Adults only. Will be VERY disappointed if this one is not !!!! You may be disappointed when you see it anyway. It does not compare with the Terrace pools of the past. It is basically a splash pad with a deep hole in the middle. Edited November 8, 2014 by caribill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel1313 Posted November 8, 2014 #8 Share Posted November 8, 2014 You may be disappointed when you see it anyway. It does not compare with the Terrace pools of the past. It is basically a splash pad with a deep hole in the middle. Does anyone have a picture?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruiseprincess Posted November 8, 2014 #9 Share Posted November 8, 2014 You may be disappointed when you see it anyway. It does not compare with the Terrace pools of the past. It is basically a splash pad with a deep hole in the middle. It sounds more like a kiddy pool. Approx how deep was it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A1A Posted November 8, 2014 #10 Share Posted November 8, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Woobstr112G Posted November 8, 2014 #11 Share Posted November 8, 2014 The description of being a "Pool" that Princess makes, at least to me, is laughable.....:D Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunsetbeachgal Posted November 8, 2014 #12 Share Posted November 8, 2014 (edited) It looks like a positive change to me...and I seem to remember that aft area on the Royal being underutilized... Edited November 8, 2014 by sunsetbeachgal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruiseprincess Posted November 8, 2014 #13 Share Posted November 8, 2014 The description of being a "Pool" that Princess makes, at least to me, is laughable.....:D Bob Especially on a ship that size with all the extra passengers. What were they thinking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom33 Posted November 8, 2014 #14 Share Posted November 8, 2014 It looks like a positive change to me...and I seem to remember that aft area on the Royal being underutilized... Pools on ships are all basically used to dip no matter what the size. Most people don't use the pools at all and those that do sit on the edge or cling to the sides because they are too deep. Deck space around the pools is the most important feature of any pool on the ship. Get that towel on a poolside chair at dawn. The more pools the ships have the better chance for those that need to be on the perimeter of the pool. However, put in another pool and you eat up valuable deck space. The Royal and Regal both have sufficient pools for people that need them for cooling off. There is plenty of deck space and loungers on these ships. The new Terrace pool will satisfy some, but those that enjoyed all the deck space aft on the Royal to watch the wake will have to scramble for a lounger now.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homeinboca Posted November 8, 2014 #15 Share Posted November 8, 2014 Pools on ships are all basically used to dip no matter what the size. Most people don't use the pools at all and those that do sit on the edge or cling to the sides because they are too deep. Deck space around the pools is the most important feature of any pool on the ship. Get that towel on a poolside chair at dawn. The more pools the ships have the better chance for those that need to be on the perimeter of the pool. However, put in another pool and you eat up valuable deck space. The Royal and Regal both have sufficient pools for people that need them for cooling off. There is plenty of deck space and loungers on these ships. The new Terrace pool will satisfy some, but those that enjoyed all the deck space aft on the Royal to watch the wake will have to scramble for a lounger now.:) Thank you, my thoughts exactly. We have found the pools on all Princess ships we have sailed on to be more than sufficient for our needs and DW is a sun goddess. You want big olympic size pools, go to a resort! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRT5000 Posted November 8, 2014 Author #16 Share Posted November 8, 2014 On all other ships that have a terrace pool it is Adults only. Will be VERY disappointed if this one is not !!!! Yes...maybe we should ban kids completely. I paid full fare for my children to come....there was no discount The retreat pool is adults only...the splash pool in front of muts is crowded full of adults (according to many reviews)......that leaves one deep fountain pool for families. The fountain pool is deep...maybe not the safest pool for younger children. I don't see a need for another adult pool especially outside the door of the children center. Sometimes it's nice to spend a quiet time in the pool with my family instead of being overwhelmed by the noise of muts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flamomo Posted November 9, 2014 #17 Share Posted November 9, 2014 That poor excuse for a "pool" is another reason to avoid the Regal, besides the fact that she is too big for my taste. I'll stick to the ships with a Terrace pool that is for adults only. I have nothing against kids, but it's very nice to not have them splashing around and shrieking in my ear, as kids are often inclined to do when having fun, when I want to chat with friends while relaxing in the pool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruiseprincess Posted November 9, 2014 #18 Share Posted November 9, 2014 How about making the aft pool only one for the kids and all the others for adults. It sure would keep things quiet for the rest of us without all the kids screaming and jumping around. :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carolyn R Posted November 9, 2014 #19 Share Posted November 9, 2014 It looks like a positive change to me...and I seem to remember that aft area on the Royal being underutilized... I happened upon that area on the Royal by accident and it was used as a smoking area and really reeked of smoke. Is smoking allowed in this area on the Regal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 5:00_Somewhere Posted November 9, 2014 #20 Share Posted November 9, 2014 I happened upon that area on the Royal by accident and it was used as a smoking area and really reeked of smoke. Is smoking allowed in this area on the Regal? We board today; I'll let you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare JimmyVWine Posted November 9, 2014 #21 Share Posted November 9, 2014 How about making the aft pool only one for the kids and all the others for adults. It sure would keep things quiet for the rest of us without all the kids screaming and jumping around. :p I assume (hope) you are joking. Have you seen the size of the pool? Like it or not, cruising is a family vacation and there is no "children should be neither seen nor heard" rule. Want to avoid children? Pick a cruise when schools are not on break. Or visit the Sanctuary. Or the Lotus pool. A 951 foot ship shouldn't have a microscopic area for quarantining children so that the "rest of us" (whoever that is) don't have to see them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted November 9, 2014 #22 Share Posted November 9, 2014 I assume (hope) you are joking. Have you seen the size of the pool? Like it or not, cruising is a family vacation and there is no "children should be neither seen nor heard" rule. Want to avoid children? Pick a cruise when schools are not on break. Or visit the Sanctuary. Or the Lotus pool. A 951 foot ship shouldn't have a microscopic area for quarantining children so that the "rest of us" (whoever that is) don't have to see them. If the Royal and Regal had a nice, isolated Lotus pool I would be very happy to visit it. The Retreat Pool on those ships is not the same. Not as many shaded lounges, expensive cabanas ruining the view, and not as quiet an area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Bimmer09 Posted November 9, 2014 #23 Share Posted November 9, 2014 We board today; I'll let you know. Bon voyage, guys. Have a great cruise! Norris, on dry land. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruiseprincess Posted November 9, 2014 #24 Share Posted November 9, 2014 I assume (hope) you are joking. Have you seen the size of the pool? Like it or not, cruising is a family vacation and there is no "children should be neither seen nor heard" rule. Want to avoid children? Pick a cruise when schools are not on break. Or visit the Sanctuary. Or the Lotus pool. A 951 foot ship shouldn't have a microscopic area for quarantining children so that the "rest of us" (whoever that is) don't have to see them. No. Not a joke. The kids should be herded together in one pool to make all the noise they want and the aft pool is big enough for a few hundred of them. If the Royal and Regal had a nice, isolated Lotus pool I would be very happy to visit it. The Retreat Pool on those ships is not the same. Not as many shaded lounges, expensive cabanas ruining the view, and not as quiet an area. Totally agree. They ruin one adult pool with setting up cabanas to charge money to a handful of suckers, set up an aft hot tub calling it a pool and force the rest of us to put up with overly loud MUTS movie and screaming brats most of the day. Sad. :mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lfk60 Posted November 9, 2014 #25 Share Posted November 9, 2014 I happened upon that area on the Royal by accident and it was used as a smoking area and really reeked of smoke. Is smoking allowed in this area on the Regal? Just got off the Regal. There are no sights indicating 'Adults only'. That is what the Retreat Pool is for. The smoking section, however, does share the same piece of real estate, so you will definitely smell smoke while using that pool. Would have loved that a year ago, but, alas, I quit! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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