Carlos A. Posted July 4, 2018 Report Share Posted July 4, 2018 This is what happens on Harmony of the Seas at 2:30 pm on a rainy sea day. Chair hogs? No! They must be somewhere near! F1guynz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pooch Posted July 4, 2018 Report Share Posted July 4, 2018 Love the towel clips!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlos A. Posted July 4, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2018 I should say that the towels obviously are soaking wet and the towel station is right behind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeWhoWaits Posted July 5, 2018 Report Share Posted July 5, 2018 Love the two chairs each reserved with a single sandal. Must be two one-footed individuals of the same size travelling together. mworkman, mom2mybugs, Garnet21 and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monctonguy Posted July 5, 2018 Report Share Posted July 5, 2018 Well there seems to be many more chairs not taken then taken..so not really an issue I don't think. Any of my cruises its been WAY worst than that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gmama Posted July 5, 2018 Report Share Posted July 5, 2018 Hi Carlos, We are on the same cruise. Hoping tomorrow is a sunny day at sea. Carlos A. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlos A. Posted July 6, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2018 3 hours ago, Gmama said: Hi Carlos, We are on the same cruise. Hoping tomorrow is a sunny day at sea. Our last sea day!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paml514 Posted July 9, 2018 Report Share Posted July 9, 2018 This is one of the things that made me reluctant to take another cruise. I don't want to stress over getting a chair. I realize it happens at popular resorts too. There needs to be a system where if you are away from your seat for an extended period of time, they can remove your belongings! Someone needs to develop some type of check in technology for checking in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlos A. Posted July 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2018 On 7/5/2018 at 7:05 AM, monctonguy said: Well there seems to be many more chairs not taken then taken..so not really an issue I don't think. Any of my cruises its been WAY worst than that. Yes, there was chairs available because it was raining. Maybe the picture isn't as clear as I would like it but for example the magazines left were soaked, and there was no other towels on any other chairs because of the weather so it was pretty obvious who were the chair hogs, the only ones left. Probably they even forgot they left their towels there. 1 minute ago, Paml514 said: This is one of the things that made me reluctant to take another cruise. I don't want to stress over getting a chair. I realize it happens at popular resorts too. There needs to be a system where if you are away from your seat for an extended period of time, they can remove your belongings! Someone needs to develop some type of check in technology for checking in! Even Harmony is a ship with more than 6000 passengers I was able to find a lounger whenever I need it. You shouldn't be stressed for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaPhil Posted July 9, 2018 Report Share Posted July 9, 2018 45 minutes ago, Paml514 said: This is one of the things that made me reluctant to take another cruise. I don't want to stress over getting a chair. I realize it happens at popular resorts too. There needs to be a system where if you are away from your seat for an extended period of time, they can remove your belongings! Someone needs to develop some type of check in technology for checking in! There is a system. If I see an unattended lounger for 30 minutes while I am waiting for one, the stuff gets moved, by me. They can take it up with me when they return. SImple. whenismynextcruise, zamboni03, Baked Alaska and 2 others 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zamboni03 Posted July 9, 2018 Report Share Posted July 9, 2018 2 hours ago, FloridaPhil said: There is a system. If I see an unattended lounger for 30 minutes while I am waiting for one, the stuff gets moved, by me. They can take it up with me when they return. SImple. I do the same thing. Besides, usually I'm done with the chair by the time the original occupant has returned. 2 hours ago, carlosalonsor said: Even Harmony is a ship with more than 6000 passengers I was able to find a lounger whenever I need it. You shouldn't be stressed for it. I had the same experience on Allure, it gets busier at peak times but not terrible. There are enough considerate people out there who don't hog chairs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted July 9, 2018 Report Share Posted July 9, 2018 I wish all cruise lines would be more diligent about collecting the towels and charging for their non-return. That would solve the hog issue pretty quickly. Adriana and henrysea13 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeWhoWaits Posted July 10, 2018 Report Share Posted July 10, 2018 8 hours ago, FloridaPhil said: There is a system. If I see an unattended lounger for 30 minutes while I am waiting for one, the stuff gets moved, by me. They can take it up with me when they return. SImple. Does moving their stuff include turning in the towels for credit on YOUR account (so you can keep the set you checked out)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keeves Posted July 10, 2018 Report Share Posted July 10, 2018 8 hours ago, FloridaPhil said: There is a system. If I see an unattended lounger for 30 minutes while I am waiting for one, the stuff gets moved, by me. They can take it up with me when they return. SImple. There are signs that explicitly mention the 30 minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBC Posted July 10, 2018 Report Share Posted July 10, 2018 On my last cruise on Harmony, I was at the pool at around 8 am on a sea day and planned on staying at the pool most of the day. I had my laptop to get some work done, my headphones, a book, and my drink package. So I was set for the long haul. I found a decent spot for my wife and I, although there were not many available at 8 am. The two chairs next to us had towels and sandals on them, much like the pictures above. Other than a few trips to the bathroom, I never left my area (I skipped lunch). At around 3 pm two older people finally showed up to those chairs, picked up their towels and shoes, and left. They didn't even sit in the chairs. These were in a shaded area, so pretty prime real estate. I wanted to say something to them, but I was so stunned that by the time I got over my shock they were gone. I do not understand how people can be that rude. I pray that karma comes around on people like that. coneyraven, Adriana, accio7 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaPhil Posted July 11, 2018 Report Share Posted July 11, 2018 On 7/9/2018 at 8:26 PM, HeWhoWaits said: Does moving their stuff include turning in the towels for credit on YOUR account (so you can keep the set you checked out)? Now that would be gaming the system ... I'm ashamed to say I've never thought of that... LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coneyraven Posted July 11, 2018 Report Share Posted July 11, 2018 22 hours ago, JBC said: On my last cruise on Harmony, I was at the pool at around 8 am on a sea day and planned on staying at the pool most of the day. I had my laptop to get some work done, my headphones, a book, and my drink package. So I was set for the long haul. I found a decent spot for my wife and I, although there were not many available at 8 am. The two chairs next to us had towels and sandals on them, much like the pictures above. Other than a few trips to the bathroom, I never left my area (I skipped lunch). At around 3 pm two older people finally showed up to those chairs, picked up their towels and shoes, and left. They didn't even sit in the chairs. These were in a shaded area, so pretty prime real estate. I wanted to say something to them, but I was so stunned that by the time I got over my shock they were gone. I do not understand how people can be that rude. I pray that karma comes around on people like that. I'm with you -- Karma will take care of them .... have faith. CruisinUngs 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted July 11, 2018 Report Share Posted July 11, 2018 Come to think of it, instead of signing out a towel at all, I could just swing by the pool deck in the morning where there are unused towels available presumably laid out by the ship for any guest to use. Lovetocruise2002, henrysea13, coneyraven and 1 other 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coneyraven Posted July 11, 2018 Report Share Posted July 11, 2018 54 minutes ago, twangster said: Come to think of it, instead of signing out a towel at all, I could just swing by the pool deck in the morning where there are unused towels available presumably laid out by the ship for any guest to use. And free Footware too by the looks of it. Lovetocruise2002 and WAAAYTOOO 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeWhoWaits Posted July 11, 2018 Report Share Posted July 11, 2018 2 hours ago, coneyraven said: And free Footware too by the looks of it. I'm not putting those on MY feet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted July 11, 2018 Report Share Posted July 11, 2018 10 minutes ago, HeWhoWaits said: I'm not putting those on MY feet! That would be funny. Sit on their towel. Put on their flip flops. Read their magazine. Wait for them to return. That might be scope worthy. Adriana, Lovetocruise2002, accio7 and 7 others 9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coneyraven Posted July 11, 2018 Report Share Posted July 11, 2018 1 minute ago, twangster said: That would be funny. Sit on their towel. Put on their flip flops. Read their magazine. Wait for them to return. That might be scope worthy. It would be a really funny scope if you lounged on a recliner in your swim gear ...... in January...... in Baltimore......on a snowy Grandeur. You could even ask a passerby if they would help you apply sunscreen CraftyCat05 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted July 11, 2018 Report Share Posted July 11, 2018 10 minutes ago, twangster said: That would be funny. Sit on their towel. Put on their flip flops. Read their magazine. Wait for them to return. That might be scope worthy. Dare you! Do it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted July 12, 2018 Report Share Posted July 12, 2018 7 hours ago, coneyraven said: It would be a really funny scope if you lounged on a recliner in your swim gear ...... in January...... in Baltimore......on a snowy Grandeur. You could even ask a passerby if they would help you apply sunscreen You pay for our cabins and be the odd stranger walking past on the snow covered pool deck... in your swim gear. Deal? You won't have to actually apply any sunscreen, we'll just catch your response before ending the scope. CraftyCat05, coneyraven and JLMoran 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floski Posted July 12, 2018 Report Share Posted July 12, 2018 23 hours ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: Dare you! Do it! JLMoran, twangster and Lovetocruise2002 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baked Alaska Posted July 13, 2018 Report Share Posted July 13, 2018 In Missouri (and I'm sure other states), the highway patrol puts tow notice stickers on "dead" cars on the highway shoulder if they've been there say over 24 hrs or so. I'd like to have an equivalent system for pool decks. First and only notice attached with it's own clip (or use the occupants own clip) that says if you are not back in this lounger to turn in the slip and it's clip to the ticket dude in 45 minutes, he/she/it will remove your items to the deck lost and found pile and all unclaimed items by debarkation will be given away to port charities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted July 13, 2018 Report Share Posted July 13, 2018 12 minutes ago, Baked Alaska said: In Missouri (and I'm sure other states), the highway patrol puts tow notice stickers on "dead" cars on the highway shoulder if they've been there say over 24 hrs or so. I'd like to have an equivalent system for pool decks. First and only notice attached with it's own clip (or use the occupants own clip) that says if you are not back in this lounger to turn in the slip and it's clip to the ticket dude in 45 minutes, he/she/it will remove your items to the deck lost and found pile and all unclaimed items by debarkation will be given away to port charities. RC technically has a program in that place, but I've rarely seen it enforced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted July 13, 2018 Report Share Posted July 13, 2018 While clearly not the case in the original photo of this post, one challenge is that people will place towels on a lounger and then jump in a pool or hot tub. On a hot day floating in the pool for a while is quite normal. This isn't meant to defend the chair hogs of the world. Clearly dropping towels at 7am or when pools aren't even open yet is not an example of someone who is actively using the pool deck while also consuming a lounger. It's easy to just say "Royal should do X" but Royal isn't in the business of alienating guests and aggressively enforcing the rules will likely catch some innocent people in that net. Royal publishes many rules for guests to follow on board and they hope guests will follow them. This isn't the only example of guests ignoring the rules at the expense of those guests that do. Unsupervised children who are misbehaving is another rule breaking item that irritates me. Well behaved children are always welcome. At the end of the day we all have to get along onboard and be aware of our impact to other guests in the actions we take. Like in all things in life, some people are more considerate than others. Just ask anyone who commutes the same drive everyday. coneyraven, SouthernYankee, Adriana and 2 others 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlos A. Posted July 13, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2018 On 7/13/2018 at 9:45 AM, twangster said: While clearly not the case in the original photo of this post, one challenge is that people will place towels on a lounger and then jump in a pool or hot tub. On a hot day floating in the pool for a while is quite normal. This isn't meant to defend the chair hogs of the world. Clearly dropping towels at 7am or when pools aren't even open yet is not an example of someone who is actively using the pool deck while also consuming a lounger. It's easy to just say "Royal should do X" but Royal isn't in the business of alienating guests and aggressively enforcing the rules will likely catch some innocent people in that net. Royal publishes many rules for guests to follow on board and they hope guests will follow them. This isn't the only example of guests ignoring the rules at the expense of those guests that do. Unsupervised children who are misbehaving is another rule breaking item that irritates me. Well behaved children are always welcome. At the end of the day we all have to get along onboard and be aware of our impact to other guests in the actions we take. Like in all things in life, some people are more considerate than others. Just ask anyone who commutes the same drive everyday. I totally agree. As for the misbehaving unsupervised children I just don't get it. I was on Harmony a week ago, on Grease show you are supposed to have a reservation, that means that the kids inside should be with their parents. There were like 5 kids in the front row throwing popcorn to each other... Ok, that is a normal behavior for a kid, but when they ran out of popcorn the started to throw their beverages each other spilling all over the chairs, other passengers and the floor. At this point I was expecting a parent to show up and put some order. Nothing happened, not even a RC staff did anything, they kept screaming, running, and hassling each other and other passengers until they got bored (obviously) and got out. JLMoran and twangster 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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