Water walking in Riviera pool

[KT Freeman]

We will be on a cruise on the Riviera in February. At that point, I will be 4 months post-knee replacement. Water walking is my favorite way to build up strength in my knee. Although this will be our 2nd cruise on the Riviera, I didn't pay attention to the depth of the pool the last time, so I can't remember much about the pool. How deep is the pool? If it's too deep to walk in, I won't bother bringing a swim suit.

[sitraveler]

Unless you are 6'5" or taller, the pool is too deep.

[LHT28]

Do you mean treading water or touching the bottom??

 

I used to just walk the deck above the pool deck

 

Four years post replacement & going strong ;)

[m1k2s3]

I would check with your doctor or physiotherapist. I think there's lots of exercises you can do in the water that would help strengthen your knee. Although I've never had knee replacement, I did have a pinched nerve that affected my knee (Long story). My physiotherapist gave me a list of exercises, including some I could do in our pool.

 

 

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[YoHoHo]

We will be on a cruise on the Riviera in February. At that point, I will be 4 months post-knee replacement. Water walking is my favorite way to build up strength in my knee. Although this will be our 2nd cruise on the Riviera, I didn't pay attention to the depth of the pool the last time, so I can't remember much about the pool. How deep is the pool? If it's too deep to walk in, I won't bother bringing a swim suit.

It is over 6 ft as sitraveler replied, for 90% of the pool length. As I recall it was touchable across the pool at the ladder end for me (6'). It is a short distance for a walk. Others may recall me better and correct me.

 

That said, bring your swim suit, it wil not take up much room. On a nice sunny day sitting pool side watching the others cooling off in the pool you might regret leaving it at home.

[Hawaiidan]

last month it was about 5'- 6" goes deep quick no gentile slope

[buggins0402]

You might consider buying an aqua jogger belt. It allows you to run in deeper water with absolutely no impact.

[GeezerCouple]

What category cabin do you have?

 

If PH or above (I think that's it), you'd have access to the therapy pool outdoors in the Spa.

I think there are daily passes, also...?

 

We found that an unexpected pleasure.

Part of it is to sit, with lots of bubbles, and part of it is unobstructed for walking/standing if you wish.

(I found the bubbles wonderful, but they kept pushing me up, so I was sort of floating away unless I held on, which interfered a bit with the relaxation of that part.)

 

It's not huge, but it is a depth that you can walk, and the water is nice and warm.

(Would that be even more therapeutic for you?)

[LHT28]

 

If PH or above (I think that's it), you'd have access to the therapy pool outdoors in the Spa.

I think there are daily passes, also...?

 

 

the spa terrace is Free for Concierge level cabin & above

 

The T pool is lovely ..if you want to relax do not turn the jets on ;)

[GeezerCouple]

the spa terrace is Free for Concierge level cabin & above

 

The T pool is lovely ..if you want to relax do not turn the jets on ;)

 

Thanks. I wasn't sure who had free access.

 

We were there for a holiday cruise, so the ship was probably at or close to capacity.

There wasn't a single time we were the only ones in that nice T pool.

(It wasn't "crowded", but we weren't the "only ones" there, at least not any of the times we stopped by.)

 

That pool was a real surprise.

I hate getting into cold - or even cool - water (Brrrrr), so this was just perfect :)

 

Apparently the Marina is a bit different, and has two hot tubs on that Spa deck instead?

[Paulchili]

 

Apparently the Marina is a bit different, and has two hot tubs on that Spa deck instead?

 

That is correct. For that Riviera is much nicer.

Edited November 15, 2016 by Paulchili