Do cruise ships have indoor pools? Some cruise ships have covered pools or ones with retractable roofs so the pool can be used in cool or rainy weather. Additionally, some cruise ship spas offer indoor thalassotherapy pools (a spa pool with mineral-heavy water and jets, supposedly good for muscle and joint pain).

Does Royal Caribbean have indoor pools?

The Quantum class ships have an indoor and outdoor main pool. The Oasis class ships offer multiple outdoor pools.

Do cruise ships have underwater rooms?

And now, the French expedition cruise company Ponant is getting in on the game by launching the first-ever underwater lounge at sea. Blue Eye, a sleek, multi-sensory space, will be unveiled on the brand's four new Ponant Explorers: Le Bougainville, Le Dumont-d'Urville, Le Lapérouse and Le Champlain.

Why do cruise ships drain the pools at night?

Most cruise ships carry sea water as balast and actually convert that sea water to their potable as they cruise. The "weight" of the swimming pool water is inconsequential. The lines that drain their pools at night are doing so simply to discourage the midnight swims.

Are pools closed on cruise ships?

When do The Swimming Pools Close? On most cruise lines, the swimming pools are open from early morning until the evening. On some cruise lines, you'll find the pools and hot tubs open late into the evening which I particularly enjoy.

How many pools does quantum of the seas have?

How many swimming pools are on Quantum of the Seas? There are three main pools on Deck 14: the outdoor main pool, the pool underneath the retractable roof and the pool that sits in the suite guest-only Solarium. Four hot tubs are also available, as is an H20 Zone for families with small children.

How deep are the pools on Royal Caribbean ships?

1. Royal Caribbean's AquaTheater. The two Oasis class ships from Royal Caribbean boast the shared honour of hosting the tied deepest pools on the sea. The 18 foot deep AquaTheaters are the multi-purpose pools that are popular with the floating public by day; offering scuba lessons and a selection of activities.

How do cruise ships get rid of poop?

The real feces magic happens in onboard sewage farms. Vacuum suction lines zip toilets' contents to marine sanitation farms, which siphon out the water, treat it until it's drinkable, then pump it into the ocean.