thehams Posted January 28, 2017 #1 Share Posted January 28, 2017 From what I read, using the pools on Jewel going to Alaska in July isn't really an option, unless you want to freeze. My husband, myself and our 5yr old are thinking of a July cruise to Alaska and I'm worried my son may get bored if he can't really use the pools do to the colder weather. Can anyone tell me their experience with the Jewel pools in Alaska? If it is in fact too cold to use the pools, what else is there for our son to do, besides Splash Academy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted January 28, 2017 #2 Share Posted January 28, 2017 There is so much to see and do in Alaska, I can't imagine him missing the pool at all! You will be off the ship much of the time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triptolemus Posted January 28, 2017 #3 Share Posted January 28, 2017 There can be pool days on Alaska cruises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehams Posted January 28, 2017 Author #4 Share Posted January 28, 2017 There is so much to see and do in Alaska, I can't imagine him missing the pool at all! You will be off the ship much of the time! Our 7 day cruise, only has 3 port days, so we will have 3 days at sea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Até Posted January 28, 2017 #5 Share Posted January 28, 2017 You could book a Haven cabin, the enclosable pool would be great for kids if it's cold outside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruise pup Posted January 28, 2017 #6 Share Posted January 28, 2017 (edited) You could book a Haven cabin, the enclosable pool would be great for kids if it's cold outside. The Jewel doesn't have that feature. What I did on my t/a cruise was purchase the spa pass and use the t-pool but children aren't allowed there. I purposely booked a HAL cruise to AK because they have enclosed pools but they didn't heat the area so it was too cold to use. Total waste. Edited January 28, 2017 by cruise pup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triptolemus Posted January 28, 2017 #7 Share Posted January 28, 2017 The Jewel doesn't have that feature. Yes it does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted January 28, 2017 #8 Share Posted January 28, 2017 The Jewel doesn't have that feature. What I did on my t/a cruise was purchase the spa pass and use the t-pool but children aren't allowed there. I purposely booked a HAL cruise to AK because they have enclosed pools but they didn't heat the area so it was too cold to use. Total waste. Incorrect. There is a oool in the Havens courtyard. The main pool is heated. Even when it is cold, there are people in the pool and hot tubs on Alaskan cruises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Até Posted January 28, 2017 #9 Share Posted January 28, 2017 The main pool is heated. Even when it is cold, there are people in the pool and hot tubs on Alaskan cruises. L'âme robuste Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joemurph Posted January 28, 2017 #10 Share Posted January 28, 2017 I was able to use the pool on 5 of 7 days in the pearl first week of August Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JVilleGal Posted January 28, 2017 #11 Share Posted January 28, 2017 My Alaska cruise was HOT in fact too hot! Sadly in Alaska you can't depend on anything, just wait 5 min and the weather will change. [emoji4] Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harley0711 Posted January 29, 2017 #12 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Lol, Kids don't get cold - only adults Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPH814 Posted January 29, 2017 #13 Share Posted January 29, 2017 We did a cruise to Alaska in July. Enjoyed the pool on several days. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting_Cruiser Posted January 29, 2017 #14 Share Posted January 29, 2017 The first time we cruised Alaska, DD was six years old. She swam every day. :D It would have been too cool for me, but kids don't seem to care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zqvol Posted January 29, 2017 #15 Share Posted January 29, 2017 From what I read, using the pools on Jewel going to Alaska in July isn't really an option, unless you want to freeze. My husband, myself and our 5yr old are thinking of a July cruise to Alaska and I'm worried my son may get bored if he can't really use the pools do to the colder weather. Can anyone tell me their experience with the Jewel pools in Alaska? If it is in fact too cold to use the pools, what else is there for our son to do, besides Splash Academy? Some times it is certainly warm enough to use the pools, especially if the sun is shinning. I would not make an assumption that using the pool is out of the question. If it is too cold for the pool, let your son try Splash Academy, he might really enjoy it and that will give you some alone time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarBear Posted January 29, 2017 #16 Share Posted January 29, 2017 We've done 2 Alaska cruises, both on the Jewel as it happens, and we used the pool both trips. Pools are both heated, if weather is pleasant, why not? Some will say the air is too cool, but on our first trip (with our high school and college age children), we agreed to use the pool every day, no matter what, and we did.(, dear wife didn't... she hot-rubbed). Go, have fun, use the pool or don't. People will be swimming in July, I promise you. Sent from my P008 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rala Posted January 30, 2017 #17 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Alaska is not necessarily cold in July; in fact it can be as warm or hot as anywhere in the lower 48. You may get a few coolish days, but I would bet money that the pool will be usable most days. Have fun! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Laszlo Posted January 30, 2017 #18 Share Posted January 30, 2017 (edited) From what I read, using the pools on Jewel going to Alaska in July isn't really an option, unless you want to freeze. My husband, myself and our 5yr old are thinking of a July cruise to Alaska and I'm worried my son may get bored if he can't really use the pools do to the colder weather. Can anyone tell me their experience with the Jewel pools in Alaska? If it is in fact too cold to use the pools, what else is there for our son to do, besides Splash Academy? Our cruise on the Jewel was Labor Day weekend. When we left it was 78 and sunny. I was in the pool the next day when it was 70, the pool was heated to about 80f. People out swimming everyday Edited January 30, 2017 by Laszlo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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