zitsky Posted June 28, 2018 #1 Share Posted June 28, 2018 This is a general question. Would you leave anything valuable on your chair while in the pool? Something like a phone or tablet etc? Maybe it is a good idea to bring an old fashioned paperback just to be safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PTC DAWG Posted June 28, 2018 #2 Share Posted June 28, 2018 My phone etc is usually in the room safe,.room key and some CASH for tips is all I need during the day for sure.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenschick9b Posted June 28, 2018 #3 Share Posted June 28, 2018 This is a general question. Would you leave anything valuable on your chair while in the pool? Something like a phone or tablet etc? Maybe it is a good idea to bring an old fashioned paperback just to be safe. I cruise by myself, so I usually take anything of value with me and leave a magazine and my beach bag if I go to the rest room or grab an ice cream cone etc. if I go in the pool I leave it, but try to find a seat where I can watch my bag on my chair and usually wrap the straps around while the stuff is deep in the bag so it hard for someone to just grab it. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poohdreaming Posted June 28, 2018 #4 Share Posted June 28, 2018 Nope, I will not leave anything that is valuable. If it is only to be in the pool, no need to bring anything else besides the room card. If you go with someone (your partner/friend), you can leave it with them. If you are by yourself, it is best to leave those things in the room inside the safe. If going swimming at a beach once on board - you can buy/get one of those water proof bag from online. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Level six Posted June 28, 2018 #5 Share Posted June 28, 2018 I was on a cruise where someone's shoes were taken by the pool. I wouldn't leave it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingNole Posted June 28, 2018 #6 Share Posted June 28, 2018 I was on a cruise where someone's shoes were taken by the pool. I wouldn't leave it. Seriously? What cruise line? I can't fathom why someone would steal so openly like that...especially considering you are in a confined area and your identity is very well documented. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sverigecruiser Posted June 28, 2018 #7 Share Posted June 28, 2018 There are cameras everywhere but I'm not sure that they will use them to find a thief. Does anyone know? If they use the cameras for that I see not reason not to bring needed valuables, like for example a camera or phone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KateQ22003 Posted June 28, 2018 #8 Share Posted June 28, 2018 The only thing of "value" I bring to the pool is my Kindle. If I go into the pool or to the bar to get a drink, I just bury it in my beach bag. I can't imagine with all those people around that anyone is going to rifle through my bag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newmexicoNita Posted June 28, 2018 #9 Share Posted June 28, 2018 This is a general question. Would you leave anything valuable on your chair while in the pool? Something like a phone or tablet etc? Maybe it is a good idea to bring an old fashioned paperback just to be safe. I do leave my bag by the chair but normally I am not far from where I have parked my belongings. I would never take my phone, money, or a tablet to the pool. I do take my cabin key though. Of course it is rarely hubby and I are in the pool at the same time anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beer Belly Posted June 28, 2018 #10 Share Posted June 28, 2018 The only thing of "value" I bring to the pool is my Kindle. If I go into the pool or to the bar to get a drink, I just bury it in my beach bag. I can't imagine with all those people around that anyone is going to rifle through my bag. +1.....I agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BostonGal35 Posted June 28, 2018 #11 Share Posted June 28, 2018 no way! i just bring my keycard, cover up and towel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pe4all Posted June 28, 2018 #12 Share Posted June 28, 2018 I only bring my kindle and keycard to the pool, along with a towel and sunscreen. If I leave my lounge to grab a bite, my kindle and keycard come with me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tallnthensome Posted June 28, 2018 #13 Share Posted June 28, 2018 I bring my backpack with basic poolside necessities and some singles for bar tips. As long as my bag is zipped up, Nobody touches it if I leave it to get a drink or hit the restroom. There are certain lines like Carnival where I feel less trusting than on MSC, Holland, Princess, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Dave Posted June 28, 2018 #14 Share Posted June 28, 2018 Whenever a topic like this comes up, it reminds me of James Bond's car. You touch it and KABOOM!! :') Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare graphicguy Posted June 28, 2018 #15 Share Posted June 28, 2018 Seriously? What cruise line? I can't fathom why someone would steal so openly like that...especially considering you are in a confined area and your identity is very well documented. Well, there are a LOT of people lounging by the pool. To recognize one over another would be difficult, at best. So, someone swoops in, sees something they like, quickly snatches it, and are off before anyone is the wiser. Doesn’t surprise me, at all. Unfortunate, but true! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lajbec Posted June 28, 2018 #16 Share Posted June 28, 2018 Cruise ships are public spaces regardless of security cameras. I treat my belongings just as I would at the mall. Would you leave your bag on a bench at the mall and walk away from it? No. If your items were completely secure why would there we safes in rooms and locks on your cabin door? You keep your items with you or locked up. About 10% of the population would never steal, no matter what, about 10% would steal no matter what, the remaining 80% would steal given an opportunity and need/rationalization. Controls are therefore, in place to keep honest people honest. Sent from my SM-G950U using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjkacmom Posted June 28, 2018 #17 Share Posted June 28, 2018 Cruise ships are public spaces regardless of security cameras. I treat my belongings just as I would at the mall. Would you leave your bag on a bench at the mall and walk away from it? No. If your items were completely secure why would there we safes in rooms and locks on your cabin door? You keep your items with you or locked up. About 10% of the population would never steal, no matter what, about 10% would steal no matter what, the remaining 80% would steal given an opportunity and need/rationalization. Controls are therefore, in place to keep honest people honest. Sent from my SM-G950U using Forums mobile app Those are interesting statistics... I don’t go into the pool on cruise ships, but have been going to the beach for 50 years, we leave our phones in our beach bags and leave them unattended, so far so good. Once dd21 left her phone at the beach and came home, it was unlocked and the person who found it found a way to contact her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zitsky Posted June 28, 2018 Author #18 Share Posted June 28, 2018 Looks like I'll bring some magazines or paperback to the pool. I'll leave the phone in the safe. Thanks for the comments. Nice to get a different perspective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Level six Posted June 28, 2018 #19 Share Posted June 28, 2018 Seriously? What cruise line? I can't fathom why someone would steal so openly like that...especially considering you are in a confined area and your identity is very well documented. NCL. We were on a 31 day cruise and we would go to basketball games every sea day. There was always a nice gentleman there in the beginning. After a few days he didn't go to the basketball, when I saw him I asked why he wasn't going. He said his tennis shoes were taken while he was in the pool and you can't go on the basketball court without tennis shoes. At first I thought he was kidding but then told me the whole story. I couldn't believe it. They weren't even expensive he said, but were brand new. So? I don't know what actions he took, but he did seem to take it in stride and was still super positive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zitsky Posted June 28, 2018 Author #20 Share Posted June 28, 2018 What a strange thing for someone to take. I guess I will take my flip flops with the sparkly decoration. Hope no one wants those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingNole Posted June 28, 2018 #21 Share Posted June 28, 2018 NCL. We were on a 31 day cruise and we would go to basketball games every sea day. There was always a nice gentleman there in the beginning. After a few days he didn't go to the basketball, when I saw him I asked why he wasn't going. He said his tennis shoes were taken while he was in the pool and you can't go on the basketball court without tennis shoes. At first I thought he was kidding but then told me the whole story. I couldn't believe it. They weren't even expensive he said, but were brand new. So? I don't know what actions he took, but he did seem to take it in stride and was still super positive. WOW. Like I said, I just can't fathom someone on a cruise (let alone someone that can afford to pay for a 31 day cruise costing thousands of dollars) feeling the need to steal a pair of shoes. Anything's possible, obviously. Sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45014 Posted June 28, 2018 #22 Share Posted June 28, 2018 I take nothing of real value. Phone stays in safe, I pad stays in safe. About all I take is my sign and sail card, my shades and chap stick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PelicanBill Posted June 28, 2018 #23 Share Posted June 28, 2018 I carry my phone if I am separated from family and may want to message them. Like others said, I bury it and close the bag and loop the handle under a chair leg so it is not easy to grab and run. Try to get a chair that is in sight of the pool. For beaches I bought a small safe bag with combination lock and cable. You loop it on your chair and lock up your wallet and phone. Would work on the ship too, but haven't regarded it a major risk on the ship so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BostonGal35 Posted June 28, 2018 #24 Share Posted June 28, 2018 some clown stole my beach towel that was on top of my backback when i was swimming at the Virgin Gorda caves. that was annoying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holdon216 Posted June 28, 2018 #25 Share Posted June 28, 2018 I take my backpack with phone, sunscreens etc in it. I have a long shoelace knotted to the backpack. When i go into the pool i knot the shoelace to the chair.... hahaha just try and steal it. Busted!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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