Cruise Pools Exposed: Clean or a Health Hazard?
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I remember my first cruise which my sister came along and all of my nieces and nephews and my poor little niece she was only about five at the time and she has really bad eczema
when a Code Brown happens the cruise line immediately shuts down the pole removes as much of the mass as possible
most Cruise Lines do not allow babies or toddlers in cruise ship pools there's a very strict condition they have to be fully potty trained
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Cruise ship pools—are they a relaxing oasis or a germ-filled nightmare? In this episode, Melissa, a university professor and cruise enthusiast, dives into everything you need to know before stepping foot in a cruise ship pool or hot tub. She explains the difference between saltwater and freshwater pools, why it matters for people with sensitive skin, and how often the water changes. Whether you love cruise pools or prefer to people-watch from the deck, this episode is packed with fun, useful tips to improve your next cruise. So grab a drink, find a (clean) chair, and enjoy! 00:00 Intro to cruise ship pools 00:41 Are cruise ship pools saltwater or freshwater? 02:14 How often do cruise ships change pool water, and where does cruise pool water come from? 05:19 What is a “Code Brown” or “Code Green" on a cruise? 07:44 Should I be grossed out by cruise ship pools? 08:08 Are babies and toddlers allowed in cruise ship pools? 09:22 What items are banned from cruise ship pools? 13:01 Are cruise ship pools big or small? 14:33 What are “chair hogs,” and do cruise lines actually enforce chair policies? 15:56 Do I need to bring a beach towel on a cruise? ----------------------------------------------- PODCAST Want this video in audio form? Stream my podcast: Spotify: https://profmel.com/spotify Apple: https://profmel.com/apple ----------------------------------------------- LINKS 🛳 Shop my favorite cruise outfits and essentials: https://profmel.com/shop 🛳 Want to become a travel agent? https://www.profmelissa.com/travelagent 🛳 Get my top recommended travel card: http://www.profmel.com/card 🛳 Want to book a cruise or take a cruise with me? https://profmel.com/book 🛳 Get FREE Port Guides, cruise advice, and more at https://www.profmelissa.com/ 🛳 Get my FREE Cruise Packing List & Planning Guide: https://profmel.com/subscribe 🛳 Want to book my favorite private drivers? http://www.profmel.com/drivers ------------------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH ME TikTok: / professormelissa Facebook: / profmelissacruises Instagram: / dr_melissa_newman ------------------------------------------------- Please note that sometimes, my posts contain affiliate links. This means I may receive a commission through purchases, but this does not affect you as a consumer or cost you more in any way. I appreciate your use of my links, as this helps support my channel. ♥️