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1 hour ago, sea bright said:

Just booked our first Explora cruise on Explora I in April. What is the issue with the Helios pool?

Nothing in my opinion. It’s my favorite.  Honestly it’s the soaking Helios pool.  It sloshes back and forth underway. Impossible to use really in any sea state other than calm.  Supposedly they installed some sort of baffles. Otherwise it’s my favorite Sunning area and bar. 

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10 hours ago, sea bright said:

What is the issue with the Helios pool?

As @kelleherdl said it’s a beautiful space but if the ship is underway the water sloshes around a lot; the main issue is it cascades over onto the surrounding loungers.  They’ve tried building glass retaining walls to contain the water, but last month still seemed to be a work in progress (our first voyage it was empty of water the whole time).  Seems like something they would have a different design or a fix for on Explora 2.  

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On 6/21/2024 at 7:38 PM, johng75370 said:

As @kelleherdl said it’s a beautiful space but if the ship is underway the water sloshes around a lot; the main issue is it cascades over onto the surrounding loungers.  They’ve tried building glass retaining walls to contain the water, but last month still seemed to be a work in progress (our first voyage it was empty of water the whole time).  Seems like something they would have a different design or a fix for on Explora 2.  

Let's hope!! 🤞🤞

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On 6/21/2024 at 7:38 PM, johng75370 said:

As @kelleherdl said it’s a beautiful space but if the ship is underway the water sloshes around a lot; the main issue is it cascades over onto the surrounding loungers.  They’ve tried building glass retaining walls to contain the water, but last month still seemed to be a work in progress (our first voyage it was empty of water the whole time).  Seems like something they would have a different design or a fix for on Explora 2.  

 

Or simply do not open the water venue during rough seas and lower the water level.

 

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