rhythmiccombo Posted January 27 Report Share Posted January 27 I currently have an upcoming cruise on Odyssey of the Seas next month and was really looking forward to doing the North Star. However I saw in a cruise vlog that it has a weight restriction of 300 pounds. Im currently at 315 and I'm wondering how strict they are with this restriction. Also is they any limit on capacity and do you think that would play a factor with the restriction if there are less people? TIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pooch Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 Restrictions are based on safe operation of North Star and safety of the guests using it. Unfortunately I don’t think reduced capacity has anything to do with it. Sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToSea Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 very most have a scale by entrance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pattycruise Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 They do weigh you. CruiseGus and PPPJJ-GCVAB 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vancity Cruiser Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 3 hours ago, rhythmiccombo said: I currently have an upcoming cruise on Odyssey of the Seas next month and was really looking forward to doing the North Star. However I saw in a cruise vlog that it has a weight restriction of 300 pounds. Im currently at 315 and I'm wondering how strict they are with this restriction. Also is they any limit on capacity and do you think that would play a factor with the restriction if there are less people? TIA As a large man myself I can tell you they are very strict. They have scales at every weight restricted activity. CruiseGus 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrimsonCruiser Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 While I know they are pretty strict you *may* be able to get away with it if you try to book a private one. weight limitations on group activities are based on the maximum weight per person allowed. So let's say they have a maximum allowance of 20 people x 300lbs then the weight load it can carry is 6,000lbs. if it's just you and your family or whatever, you *may* be able to make it work. But that is 1000% up to the crew and they may have a no exceptions rule just to keep it fair for everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egd207 Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 When they weigh you before getting on Northstar is it just a scale that shows the weight to everyone standing there? Just want to know to mentally prepare - I'm within weight limit but may be embarrassed for the entire family to see. PPPJJ-GCVAB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffmw Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 I don't know about weight on the North Star, but I can tell you they are very strict on height on the water slides. There is always someone standing at the base of the stairs. My daughter was 47.5" and that 1/2 inch kept her off the waterslides for the entire week. Baked Alaska 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrimsonCruiser Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 33 minutes ago, egd207 said: When they weigh you before getting on Northstar is it just a scale that shows the weight to everyone standing there? Just want to know to mentally prepare - I'm within weight limit but may be embarrassed for the entire family to see. It's right in front of you - similar to what you might see at a doctor's office. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 I think all of the individual options are strict on height and weight. They were doing both on the Skypad and water slide on Mariner. Saw several kids being turned away and crying....the same as a few adults. With something that is a group weight, you might come out better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egd207 Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 Thank you for this information. I just never tell anyone my weight - now they'll all know. Oh well, not worth skipping the fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baked Alaska Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 Yep, evertything at CocoCay that has a weight restriction listed in the CP has a scale at check-in. CruiseGus 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrimsonCruiser Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 25 minutes ago, egd207 said: Thank you for this information. I just never tell anyone my weight - now they'll all know. Oh well, not worth skipping the fun. Good thing is the crew has 0 reactions or judgements or commentary. They're just making sure the number on the scale is lower than the max and higher than the minimum. I know for a fact that I look lighter than my actual weight and most times - even at the doctor - I get a double take when they see/hear the number so I was braced for it when I got weighed at both Skypad and iFly but they made 0 remarks, comments, notices anything. And if you're in a position where seeing your weight will trigger something, it's easy enough to look straight ahead and not read it. Baked Alaska 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJsMrs Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 My son wanted to do the zip line. Minimum weight is 75lbs. He weighed in at 74.2. They wouldn’t let him ride. I feel like they’re super strict on both ends of this spectrum. They were weighing people at Cococay water slides when we were doing the inner tube slides too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AspiringCruisePlanner Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 4 minutes ago, DJsMrs said: Minimum weight is 75lbs. He weighed in at 74.2. A couple of glasses of water or a few ice creams and he would be good to go! Did they let you try re-weighing him? AlmondFarmer, RWDW1204 and Djbird 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlmondFarmer Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 6 minutes ago, DJsMrs said: My son wanted to do the zip line. Minimum weight is 75lbs. He weighed in at 74.2. Being so close to the Windjammer, I assume this small shortcoming was easily remedied. VirtKitty, AspiringCruisePlanner, Colombia20102018 and 2 others 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJsMrs Posted January 29 Report Share Posted January 29 4 hours ago, AlmondFarmer said: Being so close to the Windjammer, I assume this small shortcoming was easily remedied. OMG - this was AFTER a GIANT lunch and wearing as many clothes as he could get on his body. The struggle is real when you're little for your age!!! ptod 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pooch Posted January 29 Report Share Posted January 29 One of my grandsons is like this. Rail thin only 50 lbs or so at 10 years old. But he can eat his weight in sushi!! cdixon22, WAAAYTOOO, Floski and 3 others 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floski Posted January 29 Report Share Posted January 29 All I know is that when I'm on the pool deck, they make me walk on one side and everyone else on the other. Something about "balance" or some such. Vancity Cruiser, cdixon22, PRMLVM and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWDW1204 Posted January 29 Report Share Posted January 29 5 hours ago, DJsMrs said: OMG - this was AFTER a GIANT lunch and wearing as many clothes as he could get on his body. The struggle is real when you're little for your age!!! Oh, to have that metabolism again. VirtKitty 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amanda31 Posted January 29 Report Share Posted January 29 Do they weigh everyone or just people who appear close to the limits? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockerDom31 Posted January 29 Report Share Posted January 29 I overheard a crew member working the North Star on Anthem tell a passenger that the restrictions are there for the emergency procedures they would have to take in the event the North Star gets stuck in the upright position. Not sure how true it is and I don’t know the exactly details of what that emergency procedure might be. KristiZ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yesiamthere Posted January 30 Report Share Posted January 30 On 1/28/2022 at 1:49 PM, egd207 said: Thank you for this information. I just never tell anyone my weight - now they'll all know. Oh well, not worth skipping the fun. I’m on the smaller side and still don’t want my weight out there. It’s personal. I always make my group turn around and do a private weigh in. Make a joke out of it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SolariumSnoozer Posted January 30 Report Share Posted January 30 On 1/29/2022 at 8:29 AM, Amanda31 said: Do they weigh everyone or just people who appear close to the limits? In my experience, the weigh everyone. On CocCay, the weigh you at the bottom of the stairs for the water slides each time. Even my 100 lb dripping wet daughter had to get on the scale when the weight limit is 300 lbs. I also don't recall a numeric display, just a green/red light. Amanda31 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VeronicaS1970 Posted January 30 Report Share Posted January 30 We did not get weighed when we did it on Odyssey in October. They would have told my husband no for sure. But there were only 4 of us (me and hubby and two other ladies) so not sure if that is why?? We will see what happens on Anthem in 12 days! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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