The main pool area is at the front of the ship (pictured above) and there’s an adult only pool at the back of the ship. The main pool area has a huge windy water-slide, one main pool and a second smaller pool called Coney Island, and three hot tubs.
The pool is filled with salt water. which was a big surprise the first time I jumped in. Keep your eyes and mouth closed! It’s not a very big pool so it got quite full in the afternoon when people returned from their shore excursions. The water is not heated, so it’s quite a shock to the system when you first jump in.
It’s refreshing on a hot, sunny day, but we aren’t big fans of the salt water pools.
There are three hot tubs on the main pool deck (as well as two on the back of the ship and two more in the Serenity adult only section), but my advice to you is to enter with caution. The hot tubs get quite full (think 10 rugby players squeezed in a warm bath tub) and most people are enjoying several adult beverages – use your imagination. Gross.
The main pool and sun deck is where all the action is.
There’s live music playing throughout the day and there are two poolside bars, so things get interesting. Because this is the main outdoor entertainment area, you may find it tough to find a row of available sun chairs during peak hours. That said, once you leave the main pool area it’s very easy to find loungers. We spent most of our time on the upper deck at the back of the ship. There are no bad views on a cruise ship!
The ship has an adults only relaxation area called Serenity that has two whirlpools and comfy padded lounges. We didn’t spend any time there but it looked like an enjoyable spot to nurse a hangover or work on a new one.