MELSMOM47 Posted March 8, 2023 #1 Share Posted March 8, 2023 I’ve noticed on the deck plans that it appears there is a retractable roof over the pool. Does this mean it is usable even in cold weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBachmann Posted March 8, 2023 #2 Share Posted March 8, 2023 Yes 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MELSMOM47 Posted March 8, 2023 Author #3 Share Posted March 8, 2023 6 minutes ago, RBachmann said: Yes Thank you 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM0115 Posted March 8, 2023 #4 Share Posted March 8, 2023 Typically shut while ship is moving because of the wind. One complaint- can be over air conditioned at times. But usable almost all of the time! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MELSMOM47 Posted March 8, 2023 Author #5 Share Posted March 8, 2023 10 minutes ago, JM0115 said: Typically shut while ship is moving because of the wind. One complaint- can be over air conditioned at times. But usable almost all of the time! Thank you. Thinking it might be a nice place to relax and read. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Azulann Posted March 8, 2023 #6 Share Posted March 8, 2023 1 hour ago, MELSMOM47 said: Thank you. Thinking it might be a nice place to relax and read. Oh yes, also lovely lanai areas along side the pool area , with floor to ceiling windows. these fill up quickly on sea days . There are a multitude of places on a Viking ship to relax and read and watch the ocean /sky. while reading...Be sure to explore all common space if this is your first cruise once you are on board. Enjoy 😍 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MELSMOM47 Posted March 8, 2023 Author #7 Share Posted March 8, 2023 Oh. And is it heated? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formernuke Posted March 9, 2023 #8 Share Posted March 9, 2023 yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MELSMOM47 Posted March 9, 2023 Author #9 Share Posted March 9, 2023 16 minutes ago, formernuke said: yes 😃😃😃 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheJourney Posted March 9, 2023 #10 Share Posted March 9, 2023 And sometimes hardly anyone in the pool. That was my experience twice on my recent cruise last month. Had the whole thing to myself. A few people sitting around finishing a leisurely lunch. It made for a quiet and most enjoyable swim. There’s also a hot tub right there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TiiiSailor Posted March 9, 2023 #11 Share Posted March 9, 2023 Is it salt or fresh water? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OneSixtyToOne Posted March 9, 2023 #12 Share Posted March 9, 2023 1 hour ago, TiiiSailor said: Is it salt or fresh water? Fresh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Clay Clayton Posted March 9, 2023 #13 Share Posted March 9, 2023 23 hours ago, MELSMOM47 said: Oh. And is it heated? And for some of us overheated! This is especially the case on a sunny day even if it’s chilly outside, it gets too hot and humid for me. It’s nice when they open the roof just a little to let in fresh air (or maybe the humid air out🤔) 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare loriva Posted March 10, 2023 #14 Share Posted March 10, 2023 14 hours ago, Clay Clayton said: And for some of us overheated! This is especially the case on a sunny day even if it’s chilly outside, it gets too hot and humid for me. It’s nice when they open the roof just a little to let in fresh air (or maybe the humid air out🤔) Add pool water temperature to the long list of things that are subjective. Living in Florida, we don't consider getting in the water unless it's at least 85 degrees F (about 30 C)! 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TayanaLorna Posted March 10, 2023 #15 Share Posted March 10, 2023 We live in the Caribbean and find the entire pool area much too hot unless the roof is open. Even on cold weather cruises we find the area is too hot especially if it is sunny outside. We avoid eating at the pool grill because of this. On our last cruise (Caribbean & Amazon) the out facing loungers were warm but a comfortable temperature in the early morning hours with the roof closed. We managed to snag a couple for 2-3 hours and actually sat in them. Most of the other out facing chairs were "saved" for the first 2 hours while we were there with no one sitting on them. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MELSMOM47 Posted March 10, 2023 Author #16 Share Posted March 10, 2023 12 minutes ago, TayanaLorna said: We live in the Caribbean and find the entire pool area much too hot unless the roof is open. Even on cold weather cruises we find the area is too hot especially if it is sunny outside. We avoid eating at the pool grill because of this. On our last cruise (Caribbean & Amazon) the out facing loungers were warm but a comfortable temperature in the early morning hours with the roof closed. We managed to snag a couple for 2-3 hours and actually sat in them. Most of the other out facing chairs were "saved" for the first 2 hours while we were there with no one sitting on them. Ugh. So if you actually want to sit there you need to go early? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TayanaLorna Posted March 10, 2023 #17 Share Posted March 10, 2023 52 minutes ago, MELSMOM47 said: Ugh. So if you actually want to sit there you need to go early? If you want to sit around and use the pool there were always loungers available. It's the loungers that face the water with the floor to ceiling windows that are popular especially on sea days. Personally I do not tolerate chair hogs. If I see a chair being "reserved" for longer then 15-20 minutes, I will move their stuff to a counter and take the chair. Fifteen to twenty minutes is more then enough time to use the restroom or get a drink. Moving someone's stuff may be rude but chair hogging for long periods of time is extremely inconsiderate. I have heard of it on the big cruise ships but it is a new behavior on Viking. 13 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MELSMOM47 Posted March 10, 2023 Author #18 Share Posted March 10, 2023 7 minutes ago, TayanaLorna said: If you want to sit around and use the pool there were always loungers available. It's the loungers that face the water with the floor to ceiling windows that are popular especially on sea days. Personally I do not tolerate chair hogs. If I see a chair being "reserved" for longer then 15-20 minutes, I will move their stuff to a counter and take the chair. Fifteen to twenty minutes is more then enough time to use the restroom or get a drink. Moving someone's stuff may be rude but chair hogging for long periods of time is extremely inconsiderate. I have heard of it on the big cruise ships but it is a new behavior on Viking. Agreed. It’s a huge problem on the big ships especially with groups hogging multiple chairs and even when they are there only one or two are used. When our daughter was young she’d sit on my chair since she was mostly in the pool. These days DH can’t handle the sun so a lounger on the side will be perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donaldsc Posted March 10, 2023 #19 Share Posted March 10, 2023 Then also used the cover on my cruise when it rained for an extended period. DON 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare wine-wine-wine Posted June 28, 2023 #20 Share Posted June 28, 2023 There are so many lovely and secluded spots on VO ships. Never a problem to find a place to be alone and in preferred temperature. That is one reason I am yearning for our TA in November. ❤️ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Microman123 Posted August 16 #21 Share Posted August 16 On 3/9/2023 at 1:10 PM, OneSixtyToOne said: Fresh In searching to determine whether Viking Ocean pools are salt water or fresh and maintained with chemicals, I found 2 answers. One, from 2017, quoted an announcement from Viking stating they are salt water and yours from last year stating Fresh. So, I'll ask my question a different way, did anyone who used the pool find they were chlorinated? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Peregrina651 Posted August 17 #22 Share Posted August 17 Contact Viking at tellus@vikingcruises.com and ask them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Microman123 Posted August 17 #23 Share Posted August 17 45 minutes ago, Peregrina651 said: Contact Viking at tellus@vikingcruises.com and ask them. I’ll do that tomorrow and report back. They’ll tell me salt or fresh but not about issues with chemicals. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Microman123 Posted August 17 #24 Share Posted August 17 (edited) 20 hours ago, Microman123 said: In searching to determine whether Viking Ocean pools are salt water or fresh and maintained with chemicals, I found 2 answers. One, from 2017, quoted an announcement from Viking stating they are salt water and yours from last year stating Fresh. So, I'll ask my question a different way, did anyone who used the pool find they were chlorinated? I asked Viking about pool water and hairdryers. Here is their response. "Please note, bringing your own hair dryer on board is a prohibited item, we supply them onboard in your cabin. The pool water is ocean water that goes through reverse osmosis." Edited August 17 by Microman123 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron Barracuda Posted August 17 #25 Share Posted August 17 We love the main, infinity and spa pools but dw would love them more if they would keep the water level below 5'. At 5'10" even a 6 footer like me has to stand on his toes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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