No holiday is complete without hours spent in the swimming pool and the pool area is the most popular place on board when the weather starts to hot up. All cruise ships (with the exception of some expedition vessels) feature at least one swimming pool, with most featuring numerous pool areas on board. All pools are free to use, with the exception of those within chargeable deck retreats and spas.
Family cruise lines have something to suit everyone, with a combination of fun family pools and peaceful adult-only areas. You’ll often find a splash pool for little kids too, along with whirlpools in areas around the ship. Other pool types include therapeutic hydro pools in the spa, infinity pools like that on Viking Star and current pools, which can be found on numerous ships and allow swimmers to exercise by swimming against the current. Disabled pool access is available on almost all ships.
All pools are carefully regulated to ensure an optimum comfortable temperature of around 24 degrees. Chemicals used in the pools vary between cruise lines, though Sodium Hydrochloride (chlorine) of between 12-15% is most commonly used and acts as the disinfecting halogen. pH control is effected by Hydrochloric Acid.
For more information on the pool facilities on board a specific ship, please see the table below.
| Azamara | Outdoor Pool | Indoor Pool | Jacuzzi | Saltwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azamara Journey | 1 | 1 | 2 | Yes |
| Azamara Quest | 1 | 1 | 2 | Yes |
| Carnival Cruises | Outdoor Pool | Indoor Pool | Jacuzzi | Saltwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carnival Breeze | 2 | 0 | 4 | Yes |
| Carnival Conquest | 3 | 0 | 5 | Yes |
| Carnival Destiny | 3 | 0 | 5 | Yes |
| Carnival Ecstasy | 2 | 0 | 5 | Yes |
| Carnival Elation | 2 | 0 | 2 | Yes |
| Carnival Fantasy | 2 | 0 | 4 | Yes |
| Carnival Fascination | 2 | 0 | 4 | Yes |
| Carnival Freedom | 3 | 0 | 5 | Yes |
| Carnival Glory | 3 | 0 | 5 | Yes |
| Carnival Imagination | 2 | 0 | 5 | No |
| Carnival Inspiration | 2 | 0 | 4 | Yes |
| Carnival Legend | 3 | 0 | 4 | Yes |
| Carnival Liberty | 3 | 0 | 5 | Yes |
| Carnival Magic | 2 | 1 | 4 | Yes |
| Carnival Miracle | 3 | 0 | 4 | Yes |
| Carnival Paradise | 2 | 0 | 5 | Yes |
| Carnival Pride | 3 | 0 | 4 | Yes |
| Carnival Sensation | 2 | 0 | 5 | Yes |
| Carnival Splendor | 3 | 1 | 3 | Yes |
| Carnival Sunshine | 2 | 0 | 3 | Yes |
| Carnival Triumph | 3 | 0 | 4 | Yes |
| Carnival Valor | 3 | 0 | 5 | Yes |
| Carnival Victory | 3 | 0 | 5 | Yes |
| Celebrity Cruises | Outdoor Pool | Indoor Pool | Jacuzzi | Saltwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celebrity Century | 2 | 0 | 6 | No |
| Celebrity Constellation | 1 | 1 | 6 | No |
| Celebrity Eclipse | 3 | 1 | 6 | No |
| Celebrity Equinox | 3 | 1 | 6 | No |
| Celebrity Infinity | 1 | 1 | 6 | No |
| Celebrity Millenium | 1 | 1 | 6 | No |
| Celebrity Reflection | 3 | 1 | 6 | No |
| Celebrity Silhouette | 3 | 1 | 6 | No |
| Celebrity Solstice | 3 | 1 | 6 | No |
| Celebrity Summit | 1 | 1 | 6 | No |
| Celebrity Xpedition | 0 | 0 | 1 | No |
| Crystal Cruises | Outdoor Pool | Indoor Pool | Jacuzzi | Saltwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Serenity | 1 | 1 | 2 | Yes |
| Crystal Symphony | 1 | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| Cunard | Outdoor Pool | Indoor Pool | Jacuzzi | Saltwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Elizabeth | 1 | 1 | 5 | No |
| Queen Mary 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | No |
| Queen Victoria | 1 | 1 | 5 | No |
| Fred Olsen | Outdoor Pool | Indoor Pool | Jacuzzi | Saltwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balmoral | 2 | 0 | 4 | Yes |
| Black Watch | 4 | 0 | 3 | Yes |
| Boudicca | 3 | 0 | 2 | Yes |
| Braemar | 2 | 0 | 2 | Yes |
| Holland America | Outdoor Pool | Indoor Pool | Jacuzzi | Saltwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS Amsterdam | 1 | 1 | 2 | No |
| MS Eurodam | 1 | 1 | 3 | No |
| MS Maasdam | 1 | 1 | 3 | No |
| MS Nieuw Amsterdam | 1 | 1 | 3 | No |
| MS Noordam | 1 | 1 | 5 | No |
| MS Oosterdam | 1 | 1 | 3 | No |
| MS Prisendam | 2 | 0 | 1 | No |
| MS Rotterdam | 1 | 1 | 2 | No |
| MS Ryndam | 1 | 1 | 2 | No |
| MS Statendam | 1 | 1 | 2 | No |
| MS Veendam | 1 | 1 | 2 | No |
| MS Volendam | 1 | 1 | 2 | No |
| MS Westerdam | 1 | 1 | 2 | No |
| MS Zaandam | 1 | 1 | 2 | No |
| MS Zuiderdam | 1 | 1 | 2 | No |
| MSC Cruises | Outdoor Pool | Indoor Pool | Jacuzzi | Saltwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSC Armonia | 2 | 0 | 12 | Yes |
| MSC Divina | 3 | 1 | 12 | Yes |
| MSC Fantasia | 3 | 1 | 12 | Yes |
| MSC Lirica | 2 | 0 | 2 | Yes |
| MSC Magnifica | 2 | 1 | 6 | Yes |
| MSC Melody | 1 | 1 | 2 | Yes |
| MSC Musica | 1 | 1 | 4 | Yes |
| MSC Opera | 2 | 0 | 2 | Yes |
| MSC Orchestra | 2 | 0 | 4 | Yes |
| MSC Poesia | 3 | 0 | 4 | Yes |
| MSC Preziosa | 2 | 1 | 12 | Yes |
| MSC Splendida | 3 | 1 | 10 | Yes |
| Norwegian Cruise Line | Outdoor Pool | Indoor Pool | Jacuzzi | Saltwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwegian Breakaway | 2 | 1 | 4 | Yes |
| Norwegian Epic | 2 | 1 | 6 | Yes |
| Norwegian Dawn | 2 | 0 | 6 | Yes |
| Norwegian Gem | 2 | 0 | 6 | Yes |
| Norwegian Jade | 2 | 0 | 4 | Yes |
| Norwegian Jewel | 2 | 0 | 6 | Yes |
| Norwegian Pearl | 2 | 0 | 6 | Yes |
| Pride of America | 2 | 0 | 6 | Yes |
| Norwegian Sky | 2 | 0 | 5 | Yes |
| Norwegian Spirit | 2 | 0 | 4 | Yes |
| Norwegian Star | 2 | 0 | 6 | Yes |
| Norwegian Sun | 2 | 0 | 8 | Yes |
| Oceania Cruises | Outdoor Pool | Indoor Pool | Jacuzzi | Saltwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marina | 1 | 0 | 3 | Yes |
| Nautica | 1 | 0 | 3 | Yes |
| Regatta | 1 | 0 | 3 | Yes |
| Riviera | 1 | 0 | 3 | Yes |
| P&O Cruises | Outdoor Pool | Indoor Pool | Jacuzzi | Saltwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arcadia | 1 | 1 | 5 | No |
| Aurora | 2 | 1 | 4 | No |
| Azura | 3 | 0 | 6 | No |
| Britannia | 4 | 0 | 5 | No |
| Oceana | 2 | 0 | 6 | No |
| Oriana | 3 | 0 | 4 | No |
| Ventura | 2 | 1 | 6 | No |
| Princess Cruises | Outdoor Pool | Indoor Pool | Jacuzzi | Saltwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caribbean Princess | 3 | 1 | 6 | No |
| Coral Princess | 1 | 1 | 5 | No |
| Crown Princess | 3 | 1 | 6 | No |
| Dawn Princess | 1 | 1 | 4 | No |
| Diamond Princess | 4 | 0 | 7 | No |
| Emerald Princess | 3 | 1 | 6 | No |
| Golden Princess | 3 | 1 | 5 | No |
| Grand Princess | 3 | 1 | 5 | No |
| Island Princess | 1 | 1 | 5 | No |
| Majestic Princess | 2 | 0 | 6 | No |
| Regal Princess | 2 | 0 | 8 | No |
| Royal Princess | 2 | 1 | 6 | No |
| Ruby Princess | 4 | 0 | 6 | No |
| Sapphire Princess | 3 | 1 | 5 | No |
| Sea Princess | 1 | 1 | 4 | No |
| Star Princess | 3 | 1 | 5 | No |
| Sun Princess | 1 | 1 | 4 | No |
| Regent Seven Seas | Outdoor Pool | Indoor Pool | Jacuzzi | Saltwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Seas Explorer | 1 | 0 | 2 | No |
| Seven Seas Mariner | 1 | 0 | 3 | No |
| Seven Seas Navigator | 1 | 0 | 2 | No |
| Seven Seas Voyager | 1 | 0 | 2 | No |
| Royal Caribbean | Outdoor Pool | Indoor Pool | Jacuzzi | Saltwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adventure of the Seas | 2 | 1 | 6 | Yes |
| Allure of the Seas | 3 | 1 | 3 | Yes |
| Anthem of the Seas | 3 | 1 | 4 | Yes |
| Brilliance of the Seas | 1 | 1 | 3 | Yes |
| Enchantment of the Seas | 1 | 1 | 4 | Yes |
| Explorer of the Seas | 2 | 1 | 6 | Yes |
| Freedom of the Seas | 2 | 1 | 8 | Yes |
| Grandeur of the Seas | 1 | 1 | 4 | Yes |
| Harmony of the Seas | 2 | 1 | 3 | Yes |
| Independence of the Seas | 2 | 1 | 8 | Yes |
| Jewel of the Seas | 1 | 1 | 3 | Yes |
| Legend of the Seas | 1 | 1 | 4 | Yes |
| Liberty of the Seas | 2 | 1 | 8 | Yes |
| Majesty of the Seas | 2 | 0 | 2 | Yes |
| Mariner of the Seas | 2 | 1 | 6 | Yes |
| Navigator of the Seas | 2 | 1 | 6 | Yes |
| Oasis of the Seas | 3 | 1 | 3 | Yes |
| Ovation of the Seas | 3 | 1 | 10 | Yes |
| Quantum of the Seas | 3 | 1 | 10 | Yes |
| Radiance of the Seas | 1 | 1 | 3 | Yes |
| Rhapsody of the Seas | 1 | 1 | 4 | Yes |
| Serenade of the Seas | 1 | 1 | 3 | Yes |
| Vision of the Seas | 1 | 1 | 4 | Yes |
| Voyager of the Seas | 2 | 1 | 6 | Yes |
| Seabourn | Outdoor Pool | Indoor Pool | Jacuzzi | Saltwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seabourn Encore | 1 | 1 | 4 | Yes |
| Seabourn Odyssey | 1 | 0 | 4 | Yes |
| Seabourn Sojourn | 1 | 0 | 4 | Yes |
| Seabourn Quest | 1 | 0 | 4 | Yes |
| Silversea | Outdoor Pool | Indoor Pool | Jacuzzi | Saltwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Cloud | 1 | 0 | 2 | Yes |
| Silver Cloud Expedition | 1 | 0 | 2 | Yes |
| Silver Discoverer | 1 | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Silver Explorer | 1 | 0 | 2 | Yes |
| Silver Galapagos | 0 | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| Silver Muse | 1 | 0 | 2 | Yes |
| Silver Shadow | 1 | 0 | 2 | Yes |
| Silver Spirit | 1 | 0 | 4 | Yes |
| Silver Whisper | 1 | 0 | 2 | Yes |
| Silver Wind | 1 | 0 | 2 | Yes |
| Star Clippers | Outdoor Pool | Indoor Pool | Jacuzzi | Saltwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Clipper | 3 | 0 | 2 | Yes |
| Star Clipper | 2 | 0 | 2 | Yes |
