Sewage smell on Crown

[cherry30]

I read a review that mentioned a sewage smell on the Crown. Is this an ongoing issue?

[jagsfan]

Did they say it was throughout the ship, or in one area? I hope it’s gone by 10 months from now.

 

 

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[jasbo49]

I read a review that mentioned a sewage smell on the Crown. Is this an ongoing issue?

No problem on our April transatlantic. It seems to pop up on every ship from time to time when somebody decides those signs saying not to flush foreign objects don't apply to them.

 

Jim

[Qstrom]

We sailed her in February and never had that issue.

[tgwabd]

The biggest offenders are those people that use the wipes, those things do not degrade like it is claimed and the ships sewer system gets clogged.....

[Micahs Grandad]

Just off the Crown last week on two week cruise and never smelled anything like that

[chengkp75]

Actually, its pretty rare that the "sewer" smell is caused by the toilet system, or someone flushing something down the toilet that shouldn't. The "black water" system from the toilets is a closed system, even the toilet bowl is closed off from the piping, so no smells unless the plumbers open the piping for snaking something out, and then it is only during the time they have the line open, and they typically use air freshener when done.

 

The far more common cause of "sewer" smells are from the "gray water" system, which are the drains from the sinks, showers, and deck drains. Each of these drains has a water trap under it (that S-shaped thing under your sink at home) to trap some water and keep smells from coming back up the pipes. Drains that see water drainage on a regular basis, like your sink and shower, don't have a problem, but drains that don't see water down them regularly, tend to have the water seal evaporate due to the dry AC air, and then the smells come back up. There is a drain like this in each cabin bathroom. It is the floor drain. This is not the shower drain, but a drain for the floor outside the shower. It is typically a "gutter" type drain across the doorway, or a round drain tucked under the toilet. A glass of water down these drains will quickly remove the odor, and a glass every couple days is a good preventative. Frequently, there are deck drains around the ship (in linen lockers, equipment rooms, pantries, etc) that also do not see water very often, and these drains, when they dry out, will cause odors in larger areas of the ship. Reporting the smell will get the crew looking for the dry drain, and putting some water in it.

[Tedferg]

What an informative post - thanks.

 

We were also on the Crown in May and had no problem with smells.

[jagsfan]

Thank you, chengkp. I think you’ve explained that before and I forgot it already. I’m adding it to my permanent packing list!!

 

 

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[DrivesLikeMario]

Never smelled that on the Crown in March.

[OCruisers]

Never had that problem on Crown Princess! :)

[1emerald1]

Actually, its pretty rare that the "sewer" smell is caused by the toilet system, or someone flushing something down the toilet that shouldn't. The "black water" system from the toilets is a closed system, even the toilet bowl is closed off from the piping, so no smells unless the plumbers open the piping for snaking something out, and then it is only during the time they have the line open, and they typically use air freshener when done.

 

The far more common cause of "sewer" smells are from the "gray water" system, which are the drains from the sinks, showers, and deck drains. Each of these drains has a water trap under it (that S-shaped thing under your sink at home) to trap some water and keep smells from coming back up the pipes. Drains that see water drainage on a regular basis, like your sink and shower, don't have a problem, but drains that don't see water down them regularly, tend to have the water seal evaporate due to the dry AC air, and then the smells come back up. There is a drain like this in each cabin bathroom. It is the floor drain. This is not the shower drain, but a drain for the floor outside the shower. It is typically a "gutter" type drain across the doorway, or a round drain tucked under the toilet. A glass of water down these drains will quickly remove the odor, and a glass every couple days is a good preventative. Frequently, there are deck drains around the ship (in linen lockers, equipment rooms, pantries, etc) that also do not see water very often, and these drains, when they dry out, will cause odors in larger areas of the ship. Reporting the smell will get the crew looking for the dry drain, and putting some water in it.

I think that's the most useful information I've read on CC! From now on I will always pour a cup of water down the floor drain.

[cb at sea]

That odor happens on all ships from time to time. Ship's plumbing isn't like home plumbing.

 

Pour water into all the drains in your cabin....and keep the drains closed, if possible....if you have a floor drain, also pour water into that. Sometimes, tho, that doesn't work. It's simply a "ship" thing....you're lucky if you haven't experienced it after a couple cruises!

[SeaDog-46]

The correct info supplied by our "tame" Chief Engineer is well known to all real seamen.

Unfortunately the stewards do not fall into this grouping & the supervisors are no better.

[Lucky TGO]

What an informative post - thanks.

 

 

Ditto.

Tony

[Sandi07054]

We just got off the Ruby and there was the smell on and off all week. It was very strong when we got on the ship. I never had that issue before on a cruise. Even so it was a great cruise

[floridalover5623]

They had the same problems many years ago.

Nothing has changed I see.

[Micahs Grandad]

They had the same problems many years ago.

Nothing has changed I see.

 

We have been on the Crown twice in the last year and never smelled any foul odors

[floridalover5623]

We have been on the Crown twice in the last year and never smelled any foul odors

You must have hit it just right when everything was in working order.

[Micahs Grandad]

You must have hit it just right when everything was in working order.

 

Works for me:)

[TriumphGuy]

We noticed a sewage smell from time to time on Coral a few years back, it would come and go. One day it was quite strong in the lower public areas. Never noticed it in our stateroom though.

But last year on the Grand, on a 15 night cruise there was no smell whatsoever. I figured we'd experience it more on the Grand due to it's age but that was not the case. There were actually more plumbing leaks on Coral than Grand.

Both cruises were wonderful, and a little stinky smell did not detract from them at all. I wouldn't worry about it.