panzerman Posted August 9, 2009 #1 Share Posted August 9, 2009 All, Is it just me or are there others who were annoyed by the airline-like vacuum toilets on Uniworld's River Countess and perhaps other ships? In our catagory 2 cabin we could hear the flushing of at least two other cabins toilets, one next to us was so loud when the user flushed I thought the bathroom was coming through the wall! This and the lack of Internet access was our only complaint on an otherwise flawless and wonderful week-long cruise. Panzerman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no fuss travel Posted August 9, 2009 #2 Share Posted August 9, 2009 It doesn't matter which ship you are on you will suffer from the noisy toilet syndrome.:D Internet is spotty depending on where your ship is located. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usavvy2 Posted August 13, 2009 #3 Share Posted August 13, 2009 dont flush in the middle of the night; close the lid and flush in the morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcrandle Posted August 14, 2009 #4 Share Posted August 14, 2009 All,Is it just me or are there others who were annoyed by the airline-like vacuum toilets on Uniworld's River Countess and perhaps other ships? In our catagory 2 cabin we could hear the flushing of at least two other cabins toilets, one next to us was so loud when the user flushed I thought the bathroom was coming through the wall! This and the lack of Internet access was our only complaint on an otherwise flawless and wonderful week-long cruise. Panzerman You probably need to eliminate ocean and river cruise ships from your consideration. All of the 20 or so ships I've sailed on have used the vacuum systems. However, the U-drive-it canal boat that we took on the canals of Wales and Shropshire did NOT have the vacuum system. On the other hand, when you flushed, you stepped on a lever that opened the valve, pumped water into the toilet, and then closed the valve. Be careful what you wish for. That said, we had a wonderful time on our narrowboat. It is wise to research the idiosyncrasies of the different venues you are considering. What others may consider normal, may be a show-stopper to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robthens Posted August 14, 2009 #5 Share Posted August 14, 2009 The noise is something you have to tolerate.........just don't sit and flush.... LOL No, I'm not speaking from expierence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare steamboats Posted August 14, 2009 #6 Share Posted August 14, 2009 These are marine toilets and they are standard on any kind of ship, river cruise ship, excursion boat or ocean going vessel. steamboats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panzerman Posted August 15, 2009 Author #7 Share Posted August 15, 2009 All, Thanks so much for the responses and reassurance that I was not on some strange vessel that was mated with an air liner! It was our first river cruise and we found it a little conspicuous in its use. Panzerman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarasMommy Posted August 15, 2009 #8 Share Posted August 15, 2009 When my mom was on her Nile cruise in 1990 she told me there was a gap at the bottom of the wall in her bathroom that was big enough to let light through from the neighbouring cabin. I guess it's all part of the experience! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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