Rare chrismch Posted June 28 #1 Share Posted June 28 All ships have pools and most people just sit by the edges and don't swim. It's a short lap anyway. Have the main pool or solarium pool be only 3'6" deep (that's the short end for most community pools) and set up a 30 minute pool aerobics activity. I've participated in them at a local communtiy pool and it's lots of fun. What ideas would you like to see included in a new ship design update? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare WrittenOnYourHeart Posted June 28 #2 Share Posted June 28 (edited) I've definitely seen water aerobics offered on ships before. Not positive if on X, but I've definitely seen it. (And when I've taken water aerobics (not on ships...in college, I've always had it in deeper water than 3.5 feet.) Edited June 28 by WrittenOnYourHeart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted June 28 #3 Share Posted June 28 have done water aerobics on X..both scheduked or casual with folks met on board.. have also done a few laps in the outdoor pool...go early dont really need a lap A real T pool in the spa would be great..like the ones they used to feature 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare chrismch Posted June 28 Author #4 Share Posted June 28 The water aerobics i've attended covered all the shallow water and a bit deeper with people because of their popularity. Those in the deeper 6' water had to wear vests to do the exercise or jus adjusted the exercise to cover treading water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare chrismch Posted June 28 Author #5 Share Posted June 28 1 minute ago, hcat said: have done water aerobics on X..both scheduked or casual with folks met on board.. have also done a few laps in the outdoor pool...go early dont really need a lap A real T pool in the spa would be great..like the ones they used to feature I love the T-pools on ships. That's something I will alway pay for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canderson Posted June 28 #6 Share Posted June 28 4 minutes ago, chrismch said: I love the T-pools on ships. That's something I will alway pay for. Sadly, my favorite T-pools were back on Century class. One could actually receive a bit of a shoulder / upper back massage from those high volume high velocity downpours. They've gotten really tame over the years. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted June 28 #7 Share Posted June 28 (edited) miss them.. they gave a good muscle massage and had therapeutic minerals in the water Cunard spa had a great one! Edited June 28 by hcat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DingoMom Posted June 28 #8 Share Posted June 28 DH has a good idea for features on new ships. He thinks it would be great if the slides were re-purposed so that each one ended at a bar. Or more of a “ladder” so you could take the slides between bars! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare shipshape sam Posted June 28 #9 Share Posted June 28 1 hour ago, hcat said: have done water aerobics on X..both scheduked or casual with folks met on board.. have also done a few laps in the outdoor pool...go early dont really need a lap A real T pool in the spa would be great..like the ones they used to feature Yeah T pools. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom and Ingrid Posted June 28 #10 Share Posted June 28 (edited) 8 minutes ago, DingoMom said: DH has a good idea for features on new ships. He thinks it would be great if the slides were re-purposed so that each one ended at a bar. Or more of a “ladder” so you could take the slides between bars! I am averse to combining "pool/spa/hot tub" and "bars". Sadly, I think those are more common than ever. Edited June 28 by Tom and Ingrid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix_dream Posted June 28 #11 Share Posted June 28 5 hours ago, canderson said: Sadly, my favorite T-pools were back on Century class. One could actually receive a bit of a shoulder / upper back massage from those high volume high velocity downpours. They've gotten really tame over the years. They used to have them on M class too and then they removed them. I loved them as well, and also the nice iron "benches" you could lay on and relax. Why they changed that with new builds is beyond me. I never bother going into the pools anymore since they changed that - too cold for me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wavedance Posted June 29 #12 Share Posted June 29 Yes! Create pools with a variable depth starting at 3.5 feet to 4.5 feet. Then run exercise classes. They would be hugely popular. I exercise in the pool several times a week whether at home or on a Celebrity cruise. Water exercise is almost displacing swimming at some pools in my community (only slight exaggeration.) Cruises ships are adding pickle ball. Add exercise classes in shallower pools for the same reason! Variable depth pool is needed because people are different heights. If you had to pick a single depth: 4 feet works for most. BTW, 3.5 feet is the minimum depth for lap swimming, so lap swimming could still be accommodated. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted June 30 #13 Share Posted June 30 we can get lap pools and pickle ball at home...do not need to take it with us when we cruise The solarium pool was designed for a bit higher temp..for a nice relaxing float or just a dunk.. Can easily do a few laps in the ourdoor pools on E class if you get there early! On Ascent, almost every space inside and outdoor was taken over for sports..Not too many areas for reading or watching the sea! Care of the mind and spirit are critical..would love to see a nice reading lounge 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare chrismch Posted June 30 Author #14 Share Posted June 30 There are tons of places to read on ships. I see people with books open and reading in almost every nook and crannie. Always checking to see if it's one of my books. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NMTraveller Posted June 30 #15 Share Posted June 30 This really does not require a new ship update, but ... I would like to see local food and local wines served on board. I do not go to Europe to drink NAPA wines ... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-Airbalancer Posted June 30 #16 Share Posted June 30 20 minutes ago, NMTraveller said: This really does not require a new ship update, but ... I would like to see local food and local wines served on board. I do not go to Europe to drink NAPA wines ... Very true I guess river cruises are the best for that but they are more pricey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doghog Posted June 30 #17 Share Posted June 30 Here's my suggestion for new or old ships design. Have a dedicated lounge for Elite and above. Use RCs Crown Lounge model for this. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NMTraveller Posted June 30 #18 Share Posted June 30 (edited) 59 minutes ago, Ex-Airbalancer said: Very true I guess river cruises are the best for that but they are more pricey I think that I have likely paid more for a Celebrity cruise. When you add in drink packages, excursions, Chef's Table, etc. All of which are included with a river cruise, I think that Celebrity is more expensive. Some days you have multiple excursions. On an Ocean cruise you are on a bus for a longer period of time. Some of the local wines are less expensive than NAPA wines ... Edited June 30 by NMTraveller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenton04 Posted June 30 #19 Share Posted June 30 Maybe a high end cigar, and bourbon/whiskey lounge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canderson Posted June 30 #20 Share Posted June 30 22 minutes ago, fenton04 said: Maybe a high end cigar, and bourbon/whiskey lounge? You mean Michaels????? ☺️ I do remember the days. FWIW, Silversea still has such a spot - at least on the Muse class that we've sailed - with the goods for sale. It's even indoor/outdoor so the weather needn't be a bother. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NutsAboutGolf Posted June 30 #21 Share Posted June 30 I always thought cruise lines should add a continuous lazy river around the perimeter of the ship and have it connect to the main pool 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrgabriel Posted June 30 #22 Share Posted June 30 I go to water aerobics and would far rather have water that is 4' deep. I am tall and honestly, I don't think anyone wants to see me in a bathing suit bouncing around above the water line 🤣 If they decided to remake the pools (and that is not a priority for ME - others are welcome to have a different priority), I think it would make sense to just have pools that are 4' deep so people can stand around with a drink or float a bit. Maybe make the pools 3'6" to 4'6" to accommodate different heights. Or a lazy river. People seem to just enjoy being in the water. No water polo or games --- they can keep those on other lines where people aren't trying to balance a martini glass while in the pool. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrgabriel Posted June 30 #23 Share Posted June 30 2 hours ago, NutsAboutGolf said: I always thought cruise lines should add a continuous lazy river around the perimeter of the ship and have it connect to the main pool Actually, this would be a great idea! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrgabriel Posted June 30 #24 Share Posted June 30 23 hours ago, Wavedance said: Yes! Create pools with a variable depth starting at 3.5 feet to 4.5 feet. Then run exercise classes. They would be hugely popular. I exercise in the pool several times a week whether at home or on a Celebrity cruise. Water exercise is almost displacing swimming at some pools in my community (only slight exaggeration.) Cruises ships are adding pickle ball. Add exercise classes in shallower pools for the same reason! Variable depth pool is needed because people are different heights. If you had to pick a single depth: 4 feet works for most. BTW, 3.5 feet is the minimum depth for lap swimming, so lap swimming could still be accommodated. The problem with water aerobics classes in public pools is having to listen to the instructor while you're trying to relax by the pool or enjoy the music. Some aren't too loud. Others are like drill sergeants, Honestly, I would find it super annoying. My opinion. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ORV Posted June 30 #25 Share Posted June 30 4 hours ago, fenton04 said: Maybe a high end cigar, and bourbon/whiskey lounge? Unfortunately, that ship sailed for Celebrity years ago. Royal is also converting or has converted all their Cigars bars into libraries or other venues. Definitely the cigar lounge on Silversea was one of the best I've seen. I miss cigars. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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