radar65 Posted June 9 #1 Share Posted June 9 Although most cruise lines prohibit it pool chair hogs are allowed to claim pool side lounges for hours before they use with little to no enforcement . Just leave an old book and an old tote bag on the lounger and it declares "squatters rights " to said chair. I am an early riser and have seen people doing this at 6:00 am swing buy at 10, 11, 12 still no one using it. With all the passenger location technology being introduced maybe it's time to have "parking meters" for pool side loungers with some reasonable time frame for use and continued use. What do you think ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotADopey1 Posted June 9 #2 Share Posted June 9 Because everyone on board(with the exception of crew) have paid to be on the cruise, no crew members want to take the chance of alienating rude passengers. Unless the cruise line designates pool police, there will be no change. I would suggest that they designate crew members that remove saved lounges. Your only other course of action is to book a cabin with a balcony. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mum2Mercury Posted June 9 #3 Share Posted June 9 I'm glad to say that Royal has been addressing this problem: they've put these -- well, I don't know what to call them -- chair toppers? chair signs? Anyway, they've been putting these on every 2nd or 3rd chair, and chair-hogging has been reduced. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radar65 Posted June 9 Author #4 Share Posted June 9 I agree with the premise they don't to alienate paying passengers but with "parking meters" it would be automated and the collection would be automatic no judgement by the crew your meter is up or it isn't . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mom says Posted June 9 #5 Share Posted June 9 1 hour ago, radar65 said: I agree with the premise they don't to alienate paying passengers but with "parking meters" it would be automated and the collection would be automatic no judgement by the crew your meter is up or it isn't . You are assuming a cruise line would be willing to foot the bill for installation, maintenance, and staff. For no profit to them. Isn't going to happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donald Posted June 9 #6 Share Posted June 9 Some of you are sailing on the wrong ships. Better cruise lines do not have this problem. If this is an important issue for you, you might want to look at other cruise lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTO-Girl Posted June 9 #7 Share Posted June 9 8 minutes ago, Donald said: Some of you are sailing on the wrong ships. Better cruise lines do not have this problem. If this is an important issue for you, you might want to look at other cruise lines. And what are the “better” lines and why do they not have a problem? I am curious and respectfully just want to know…. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donaldsc Posted June 9 #8 Share Posted June 9 I would respectfully suggest that the OP do a search on CC for Pool Hogs. There are a fair number of very long and vociferous threads on the issue. The general agreement is that a solution is never going to be implemented although I have not seen much of a problem on high end cruises. DON Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BklynBoy8 Posted June 9 #9 Share Posted June 9 4 hours ago, radar65 said: Although most cruise lines prohibit it pool chair hogs are allowed to claim pool side lounges for hours before they use with little to no enforcement . Just leave an old book and an old tote bag on the lounger and it declares "squatters rights " to said chair. I am an early riser and have seen people doing this at 6:00 am swing buy at 10, 11, 12 still no one using it. With all the passenger location technology being introduced maybe it's time to have "parking meters" for pool side loungers with some reasonable time frame for use and continued use. What do you think ? WOW....never thought Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BklynBoy8 Posted June 10 #10 Share Posted June 10 1 hour ago, donaldsc said: The general agreement is that a solution is never going to be implemented although I have not seen much of a problem on high end cruises. Well it did once was implemented on the Queen Elizabeth 2 when we started sailing on her. They had a system that worked and was properly abitted by all on board with understanding. The specific deck "Sun Deck" which was the highest deck behind the funnel, was dedicated for reserved lounging and sunning that was supervised. Don't remember the number of lounges but it was over 100+..... On boarding, a passenger would visit the Sun Deck Staff and select a lounge that they would like to use during the entire sailing. This cost would be applied to the cabin number of the passenger. Then a plastic tag would be placed visible to lounge with the ID of the passenger. The Sun Deck Staff would make sure the lounge would be used for only that passenger. Would assist the passengers in monitoring the personal property left on the chair. Also assist in monitoring if a passenger was exposed too long to the SUN. Off tea, iced tea or bouillon during the stay at their lounge. There was never a dispute we saw of and all cooperated. It can work if it is supervised under the right conditions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navybankerteacher Posted June 10 #11 Share Posted June 10 2 hours ago, GTO-Girl said: And what are the “better” lines and why do they not have a problem? I am curious and respectfully just want to know…. I have found that on Azamera and Oceania, for example, there seem to be a higher lounger to passenger ratio than on mass market lines - with more places available, there is less incentive to try to hog. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donald Posted June 10 #12 Share Posted June 10 7 hours ago, GTO-Girl said: And what are the “better” lines and why do they not have a problem? I am curious and respectfully just want to know…. Seabourn Windstar Ritz-Carlton Silver Sea Crystal Scenic Sea Dream 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CDNPolar Posted June 10 #13 Share Posted June 10 I am just happy that one, we are not sun lovers, and two we don't sit by the pool. If I had to deal with the folks that drop their stuff and not return for hours, I think I would lose my #@#$@. I have sat in a section of a Viking ship that is just off the pool area. I have watched the loungers along the side of the ship that look out the windows "occupied" for hours without anyone actually sitting in these chairs. I don't understand the mentality of people who think that they own that chair even if they are not using it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPT Trips Posted June 10 #14 Share Posted June 10 I tend to “borrow”unused loungers. If someone returns and want “their” spot back, I leave. If they cop an attitude, I just ask how they enjoyed the last hour, or however long I’ve been there. Not worth an argument. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mum2Mercury Posted June 10 #15 Share Posted June 10 22 hours ago, radar65 said: I agree with the premise they don't to alienate paying passengers but with "parking meters" it would be automated and the collection would be automatic no judgement by the crew your meter is up or it isn't . Parking meters alone solve nothing -- a person who'll toss a book and a towel on a chair will just ignore the meter. No, the parking meter concept would only work IF staff were charged with meter enforcement, and that opens the door to confrontations that the staff don't want -- even fear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navybankerteacher Posted June 10 #16 Share Posted June 10 (edited) I and a few people I know have occasionally played vigilante: when leaving a lounger and having noticed nearby ones “reserved “ for some time by draped towels, books, etc. we remove such items and leave them on a nearby vacant table. Edited June 10 by navybankerteacher 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CDNPolar Posted June 10 #17 Share Posted June 10 54 minutes ago, navybankerteacher said: I and a few people I know have occasionally played vigilante: when leaving a lounger and having noticed nearby ones “reserved “ for some time by draped towels, books, etc. we remove such items and leave them on a nearby vacant table. Good for you and thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoloAlaska Posted June 11 #18 Share Posted June 11 I see this as the same as free street parking. Your “tires get chalked” and if it’s still there let’s say 1 hour later then you get “towed”. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navybankerteacher Posted June 11 #19 Share Posted June 11 35 minutes ago, SoloAlaska said: I see this as the same as free street parking. Your “tires get chalked” and if it’s still there let’s say 1 hour later then you get “towed”. Unfortunately, cruise lines have not the staff (or the sense of customer service) to “tow” the stuff the hogs use to reserve their seats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donaldsc Posted June 11 #20 Share Posted June 11 10 hours ago, navybankerteacher said: I and a few people I know have occasionally played vigilante: when leaving a lounger and having noticed nearby ones “reserved “ for some time by draped towels, books, etc. we remove such items and leave them on a nearby vacant table. I do that all the time but at a very far vacant table. DON Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sparks1093 Posted June 11 #21 Share Posted June 11 I haven't noticed this as a problem lately. Doesn't mean it isn't still happening, of course, but it doesn't appear to be as wide spread as it once was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markanddonna Posted June 11 #22 Share Posted June 11 On one of my cruises, there was a pool chair policeman in the adult area. I saw a very heated discussion with a man who wanted to claim multiple chairs at 6:30 AM. The crew member was large, and I doubt many wanted to mess with him. He won that round. The end result was a hostile group of passengers, and for a few days, it was like a mutiny on the bounty. People were angry. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mum2Mercury Posted June 11 #23 Share Posted June 11 6 hours ago, sparks1093 said: I haven't noticed this as a problem lately. Doesn't mean it isn't still happening, of course, but it doesn't appear to be as wide spread as it once was. Yes. 3 minutes ago, Markanddonna said: On one of my cruises, there was a pool chair policeman in the adult area. I saw a very heated discussion with a man who wanted to claim multiple chairs at 6:30 AM. The crew member was large, and I doubt many wanted to mess with him. He won that round. The end result was a hostile group of passengers, and for a few days, it was like a mutiny on the bounty. People were angry. People have no right to be angry when they're asked to follow well-established, well-published rules. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markanddonna Posted June 11 #24 Share Posted June 11 Just now, Mum2Mercury said: Yes. People have no right to be angry when they're asked to follow well-established, well-published rules. Totally agree. I thought it was a valiant effort to tackle an irritating problem. This was the nastiest group I have ever traveled with. I'm just saying that the guard was the tipping point to this group of entitled bullies. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sparks1093 Posted June 11 #25 Share Posted June 11 3 minutes ago, Mum2Mercury said: Yes. People have no right to be angry when they're asked to follow well-established, well-published rules. Absolutely right, but calling someone out when they are clearly in the wrong is a sure way to get them angry. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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