Is this new? Pool observation...

[momof4girls]

I just got off the Liberty yesterday, and I noticed something I’ve never seen before. There was a worker near the pool all the time with a whistle, and he would use it any time people (mostly kids) were doing anything that might be considered a “no no”.

[siestakeys04]

Yes there was one near the adult only pool on the liberty this past July

[sanmarcosman]

This started last spring and the crew who do this are not life guards per Carnival.

[mjktg99]

I noticed this on my last cruise as well in June. I think their was an accident in a pool (might not have been on Carnival) that precipitated the adding of the pool monitor.

 

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[schazzy]

They were there on the Miracle back in May at the main pools and the Serenity pool.

[blarko]

I noticed the same thing on the Elation this week. I wondered why he was standing there, as I never saw him use a whistle or say anything to anybody. He would just slowly walk around the pool, but I only noticed him in the evenings, not during the day when the pool was crowded.

[momof4girls]

Appreciate the responses:) I was just so surprised. Didn’t notice it last fall but it didn’t seem like a bad thing.

[bibbysnow]

I hope they have a chair monitor too!!!!

[Micahs Grandad]

I hope they have a chair monitor too!!!!

 

The monitor could easily do both jobs

[Jenn1974]

I noticed this last week as well. Hmm.... Also on Liberty.

[warb]

I hope the Monitor can SWIM. Would be pretty sad, if an emergency occurred.

[Elaine5715]

I believe the pool monitors are there as a result of complaints about infants in diapers in the pools which is a big health violation.

[ProgRockCruiser]

I hope the Monitor can SWIM. Would be pretty sad, if an emergency occurred.

Not being sarcastic: Are any of the pools on Carnival ships deep enough to worry about being able to swim? I honestly don't recall being in water any deeper than 4 feet...

[nycruise1]

Horizon pool is 6 feet on the deeper end. I am over 6 feet but I had to stand on my toes to keep the water level at my chin. I think it is 4' 9" on the shallower end. The attendant told me he was having training on turnaround day and had to go into the water twice recently to assist an unattended child. I did not ask if was an actual lifeguard

[Doggielover68]

I hope the Monitor can SWIM. Would be pretty sad, if an emergency occurred.

 

 

 

Just like at the beach, you swim at your own risk. Having a pool "monitor" can help prevent situations that lead to emergency situations. I'm sure that if it were a medical emergency, there are enough people around to help. The pools are usually standing room only anyway.

 

 

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[sanmarcosman]

Not being sarcastic: Are any of the pools on Carnival ships deep enough to worry about being able to swim? I honestly don't recall being in water any deeper than 4 feet...

What does it matter? Humans have been known to drown in mere inches of water. Are you suggesting adults not mind their minor children in the pools? Safety first!

[17andacruiseaddict]

Not being sarcastic: Are any of the pools on Carnival ships deep enough to worry about being able to swim? I honestly don't recall being in water any deeper than 4 feet...

 

Kids are allowed in the main pools and yes, some can be 4 feet or under and could possibly drown.

 

Short adults could drown.

 

People who are even taller than 4 feet get in pools without knowing how to swim. If they panic for whatever reason, they too could drown.

 

Accidents happen

[bingomamma19]

Yep on the legend too for our August 21st sailing. They were stationed at both main pools all day and at night.

[Roz]

You don't have to be a certified lifeguard to throw someone in distress a flotation device.

 

Roz

[hockeyguru32]

Now if they could only have "CHAIR HOG" monitors and actually enforce the rules set in place by the company.

[repo-cruiser]

I believe the pool monitors are there as a result of complaints about infants in diapers in the pools which is a big health violation.

Then why are they monitoring the serenity pools also? In case someone is in there wearing depends?

[cb at sea]

A child can drown in mere inches.....and that's why parents should be watching their kids! Apparently, many don't, so now someone must watch EVERYONE.

[ProgRockCruiser]

What does it matter? Humans have been known to drown in mere inches of water. Are you suggesting adults not mind their minor children in the pools? Safety first!

I was referring to whether the "pool monitor" was going to have to know how to swim - presumably the pool monitor, if expected to do so, should be at least tall enough to man-handle someone in distress, and therefore, if the pools were only four feet deep, probably would never actually need to swim.

 

I do recognize that people can drown in inches of water, and kids especially need to be watched.

[trippingpara]

I just got off the Legend. Aside from the monitor, there were also long poles to use in order to assist one in distress and a large rack of life jackets available for children too.

[sanmarcosman]

I was referring to whether the "pool monitor" was going to have to know how to swim - presumably the pool monitor, if expected to do so, should be at least tall enough to man-handle someone in distress, and therefore, if the pools were only four feet deep, probably would never actually need to swim.

 

I do recognize that people can drown in inches of water, and kids especially need to be watched.

Thanks for clarifying, very reassuring and good of you to come back and share.