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Cruise Ship Waterslides & Waterparks

9/22/2013

 
Carnival Magic Waterslide
    Some cruise ships have waterslides and some new or renovated cruise ships have a variety of water recreation attractions that could be considered a mini-waterpark onboard.  When cruise ships with waterslides or mini-waterparks are sailing in warm destinations these attractions are typically filled with kids and adults wanting to enjoy the attractions, get some sun, or enjoy the warm weather. The availability of water recreation on your cruise ship will depend on what the ship has and what itinerary your ship is doing.  For example, if your ship is doing Alaska or somewhere cold the waterslide may be less likely to open or be used by passengers.  Before cruising or booking your cruise research what waterslide or waterpark attractions your cruise ship has.  There are some tips that you should keep in mind when using these waterslide or water attractions onboard the cruise ship:

1.  Don't Run
    
I have seen people run on the decks of the cruise ship to get in line for the waterslide.  The deck can be slippery and the person running could slip & fall or run into another person and harm them.

2.  Wear Flip-Flops (Decking Can Be Hot) 
    Decking can be hot and can burn your feet.  I always bring an extra pair of flip-flops to use when I want to do the waterslide(s).  I usually wear the flip-flops until it is my turn to go and I ask the attendant if I can throw the flip flops down first or place them on my chest for the ride.  When I get to the bottom I grab my shoes and when I step out I put my shoes back on.  Please make sure the shoes you want to use for this can get wet and remember that they may squeak because of being wet.  

3.  Don't Get Water in Your Eyes 
    Some cruise lines and ships use salt water on their waterslides and in their pools.  Be very careful not to get salt water in your eyes because salt water may cause your eyes to hurt or burn.  Some people wear goggles to help prevent salt water from getting into their eyes.

4.  Research the Waterslide Landing
    There are a variety of different ways a waterslide ride can end.  It depends on the slide.  Some waterslides go into a pool.  Other waterslides don't have a pool landing.  If your waterslide ends in a pool make sure you know how deep the pool is and you might want to know how to swim to get to the side of the pool. 

5.  Height Guidelines
    Make sure you follow the height guidelines that the cruise line has set.  These are set as a safety regulation.  Usually an attendant will measure kids who look like they may not be tall enough.  

6.   Getting Stuck On the Waterslide
    Sometimes people get stuck while on the waterslide.  Some people loose momentum and stop and other people stop because of a low water pressure.  If you are stuck in an enclosed slide don't panic!  Work your way down to the bottom.  If you are in an open slide work your way down and don't panic. 

7.   Follow Safety Guidelines & All Rules
    Cruise lines typically post rules and regulations at the start of the waterslide.  Make sure you follow all of the guidelines that are set.  Listen to the attendant of when you can go.  Do not go before you are told you can go. 

8.   Don't Leave Children Unattended
    Make sure you keep an eye on your children and don't let them break rules or run.   

9.   Use Waterslide At Your Own Risk
    Many waterslides and pools onboard the cruise ships don't have a lifeguard.  Cruise ships usually have "Use At Your Own Risk" signs.  If somebody gets hurt make sure you get help for them. 
    

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Cruise Etiquette Part 2

9/2/2013

 
    On cruise ships there are many different passengers from different places.  Most people come onboard the ship to enjoy themselves, relax, and have a vacation.  There are some passengers who lack basic manners.  I put this blog post together in a response to my previous blog post Cruise Etiquette Part 1. 
Carnival Miracle Pool
Pool Areas
1.  Do not run when you are around a pool area.  Because decking can be slippery you run the risk of running into another person or slipping & harming yourself.
2.  Do not splash in the pool. This includes splashing water out of the pool or splashing water on another person.  When people splash others, even if it someone they are with, they could get somebody else wet.
3.  Do not discharge bodily fluids into the pools or hot tubs. 
4.  Do not hog deck chairs.  Do not leave items on the deck chairs for a long period of time to try to save the chair you want.  By leaving items unattended you also run the risk of the item getting lost or stolen.  Some people get highly annoyed when deck chairs have unattended place-holding stuff in them.
5.  Do not eat or drink in the pool or hot-tub.
6.  Dry off before entering the buffet or any inside area of the ship.  You don't have to be perfectly dry, but dripping water from your body will get on the carpet and make tile wet.
7.   Return towels that you check out or rent from a towel station in a timely manner. Plus you could be charged for anything not returned within a certain time period!
8.   Do not swim into other people in the pool or hot-tub.  Also do not kick, hit, bite, or pull down somebody else's swimsuit.
9.   Remember that most cruise line's pools are without a lifeguard.  If you see somebody in distress make sure you try to help them!

Carnival Ecstasy Waterworks
Waterslides
1.  Do not cut in the line to use the waterslide.  This includes downright cutting and having someone else save you a spot further up in the line.
2.  Follow all directions of the crew member in charge.
3.  When at the end of the waterslide get out quickly so the next person can go.
4.  Do not run by the waterslide area.  Decks can become slippery and you could slip and fall or run into another person.

Mini Golf Course
Mini-Golf
1.  Do not play baseball with your golf club and golf ball.  The ball or club could end up hitting somebody else or  going overboard.
2.  Wait your turn to use the hole you are going to play. Wait until the person in front of you is finished before taking your first swing.
3.  Try to go in order (from #1 - #9), but make sure you do not interrupt or ruin other's games.  Please note that there are a variety of ways that you could play the game in order.  I have gone from #9 to #1 and have also done all of the even #'s and then the odd #'s. 
4.  Do not intentionally knock your golf ball overboard.
5.  Do not "sword fight" using the golf clubs.  You could harm yourself or somebody else.
6.  When you are finished playing mini-golf return your golf club and ball to a designated area.  If you are renting these items make sure the return gets checked in.  If you just have to put the items on a public rack make sure you put your clubs in a proper spot and golf balls in a proper spot.

Carnival Miracle Gym
Gym
1.  Many gyms have sanitation wipes for people to use before and after they use the exercise equipment. Make sure you take advantage of these wipes, if your ship has these, and keep the equipment you used clean for others.
2.  Do not slobber, spit, or wipe sweat on the equipment.
3.  If there are others waiting to use the machine don't hog it for too long!
4.  If you bring a handheld music device with you to the gym make sure you only you can hear the audio. Others may not want to here music or have the same musical tastes that you do.

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