PIckleball on Carnival?

[DanBoy]

Was on Holland America in November and they had Pickleball. Quite a few of us  played.. I will be on the Magic Feb 6 and wondering if it is on Carnival ships?...Thanks..

[vwrestler171]

No, they only have a basketball/volleyball court.

[evandbob]

Haven't seen pickleball on any of the 17 Carnival ships I've sailed.

 

Side note:  Local ER doctor stated he sees at least one pickleball injury each shift in a Ft Myers local hospital.

[canes20]

I have gotten pickle spears from the buffet.

[audcc77]

We were on the MG and we were disappointed we didn’t bring our things just to keep in practice because the basketball court was deserted when we saw it.
 

I’d bring it along since it doesn’t take hardly any room.  
 

No nets or lines or anything but now that we’re back home, we’re not so great. 😞

 

Hopefully it will gain popularity on ships because it’s supposed to be the fasted growing sport now.  

[canes20]

[alabama cruiser]

Does anyone know if Carnival ships have pickleball courts?

[Elaine5715]

No

[Enryon]

I believe some Holland America and Princess ships have it.  
 

Edit: please see my post below. Carnival has multiple ships where you can enjoy a game of  pickleball. 

Edited July 26, 2022 by Enryon

[mz-s]

3 minutes ago, Enryon said:

I believe some Holland America and Princess ships have it but I’m pretty sure no Carnival boat has it at this time. 

no room for anything like that on the boats anyway

[Enryon]

5 minutes ago, mz-s said:

no room for anything like that on the boats anyway

And why not?  All you need is a multi sport court and a portable net and you are set. 

[Enryon]

Looks like I was totally wrong. Carnival does offer pickleball. 
 

from carnivals website. 
 

Pickleball

• Featured on Carnival Breeze, Carnival Celebration, Carnival Dream, Carnival Horizon, Carnival Jubilee, Carnival Legend, Carnival Magic, Carnival Miracle, Carnival Panorama, Carnival Pride, Carnival Spirit, Carnival Splendor, Carnival Vista and Mardi Gras.

[mz-s]

55 minutes ago, Enryon said:

And why not?  All you need is a multi sport court and a portable net and you are set. 

 

Boats fit on ships, the boats on Carnival ships are typically only used for emergencies.

[Roscoe13]

So, found this on the page that shall not be mentioned. A direct quote from John Heald: We have now added the game of Pickleball or is it Pickle Ball? Anyway this fun game of short tennis is available on Carnival Panorama only for now but if popular we will add to other ships as well.

[alabama cruiser]

Thanks.  Won't have it this time.  Maybe next.

[Saint Greg]

I don’t know anything about it but I saw the other day that Drew Brees owns a major league pickle ball team of some

sort. I had never seen it before this.

 

https://www.instagram.com/p/CgRmKjuLcp2/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

 

[pe4all]

We are big Pickleball players - even brought our paddles and ballson our June Magic cruise.  No nets or any other equipment.  When I asked Guest Services they didn't even know what I was talking about.

[alabama cruiser]

It's the fastest growing sport in the US.  

 

https://parade.com/.../margie-zable.../what-is-pickleball/

[Girlloves2cruise]

RCCL has many ships that offer Pickleball.  I think its a great addition to the other activities on board.  We are Sailing WONDER in Oct but unfortunately they are not one that offers it yet.  Join in, its a great sport for all ages.

 

[Hoosierpop]

Love pickleball. Play if 5 times a week. But that wind in a ship?  Actually, if I drink enough, it may counter the wind………

[cruisemom67]

I play 5-7 times per week...Definitely wonder how the wind will affect it.  We were just on Vista and they didn't have it (early July). According to website they now have it. I hope they will ACTUALLY have it open...put nets out, balls out, etc.  Has anyone actually played on board? We go on Breeze in December and my paddle will be coming with!!!

[jimbo5544]

On 7/26/2022 at 11:30 PM, Saint Greg said:

I don’t know anything about it but I saw the other day that Drew Brees owns a major league pickle ball team of some

sort. I had never seen it before this.

 

https://www.instagram.com/p/CgRmKjuLcp2/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

 

Actually a great game, without a lot of injuries that come from sports.  Try it you might like it, kind of cross between tennis and pingpong on a court.   Fast action and fun…..and now back to your originally schedule programming.

[Saint Greg]

7 hours ago, jimbo5544 said:

Actually a great game, without a lot of injuries that come from sports.  Try it you might like it, kind of cross between tennis and pingpong on a court.   Fast action and fun…..and now back to your originally schedule programming.

I don’t play tennis or ping pong so I’ll probably skip it.

[stormynow]

I'd rather just sit at a bar and drink.

[Jamman54]

6 minutes ago, stormynow said:

I'd rather just sit at a bar and drink.

I'm with you!