Infinity pool is salt water pool

[algaes]

I didn't see this mentioned previously. Travel & Leisure magazine that came today has a blurb on Viking Oceans and mentions this.

 

I dislike salt water swimming but will have to try at least a dip. Ugh!

[id4elizabeth]

Oh bummer! Well at least we'll hope that there's no jellyfish! That's what we have here in Virginia.

[Vineyard View]

And salt water is more kind to your skin than chlorine!!! Not much better on the eyes,but he skin is positive! So is heated!

[avonglen]

Salt water & heated!!! Wow what a bonus! No more itchy skin & sore eyes!!! Hope the weather is kind enough to allow outdoor swimming in the infinity pool. Will the indoor pool be salt water too?

[captainmcd]

I thought it would be salt water, since there would be a lot of fresh water lost keeping the pool filled when the ship was moving, even a little bit. Although I prefer to swim in fresh water, I'm looking forward to a dip in the new pool.

[bird of paradise]

Yay! Salt water swimming pools are the best! So much better than chlorinated!

[id4elizabeth]

Does anyone know if both pools are salt water? Here's hoping the one under the retractable roof is non-salt water. Wonder how they'll keep the water from sloshing out of the pool that's supposed to be in the spa?

[bird of paradise]

Isn't sloshing pool water an issue on any cruise ship? In my experience, if heavy seas are in the forecast, they drain the pool and close for that day. Otherwise - they just slosh a bit. Appropriate drainage is provided in the pool apron to manage the water spillover.

[id4elizabeth]

Ahhh...makes sense. I was wondering about the spa area because that's inside, but I suppose they could have some drainage around the sides. I was counting on really enjoying the spa area on sea days, so I hope they don't have to drain it. That would take away some of the ambience.

[Bear_Music]

My Viking contact says the main pool is salt water. He didn't say anything about the infinity pool though...

[roothy123]

I'm used to salt water on cruise ships, so that doesn't bother me. The first time I went in a salt water pool on a cruise ship, I had to ask which it was, as it was not exactly the same as swimming in the ocean.

 

Cold or warm, I plan to try out that infinity pool! I'm also curious about the Snow Grotto, which I haven't heard much about. Can any brave soul visit it, even if you haven't made a spa appointment, I assume?

[Vineyard View]

I would think that the spa will have some type of 'open house' during the trip, or at least offer tours - but not sure if they will allow anyone to experience the spa amenities at any time if they are not having some type of service. I would not expect them to do that....