Are the pools on Wonder of the Seas salt water?

Main Pool (freshwater) has tiered seating on one side. Beach Pool (saltwater) has a sloped entry and shaded seating/umbrellas. The Beach Pool is also the exit for the Perfect Storm slides. the swimming pool Both pool areas are connected via the Sky Walk bridge (deck 16).



The swimming pools on Wonder of the Seas, which is one of Royal Caribbean’s massive Oasis-class ships, are almost entirely freshwater. In the past, many older cruise ships used filtered and chlorinated seawater, but newer "mega-ships" like the Wonder have transitioned to freshwater systems because they are easier on the skin and eyes, and less corrosive to the ship’s complex plumbing and filtration systems. The ship features several distinct pool areas, including the main pool, the beach pool, and the tranquil Solarium pool for adults. While the main swimming areas are freshwater, the water is still treated with chlorine to maintain strict health and safety standards. However, if you are looking for a "saltwater experience," you can often find it in the ship’s whirlpools or by visiting the nearby ocean at a port of call. It is worth noting that the water in the pools is drained and replaced frequently to ensure it remains pristine for the nearly 7,000 guests the ship can accommodate.

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Yes. All drinking water is either distilled from seawater or loaded onboard while the ship is in port.

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Most cruise ship water is desalinated sea water. The process usually involves steam evaporation -- essentially turning saltwater into distilled water. That water is then mineralized for flavor and chlorinated for extra safety. Other ships are fitted with a reverse-osmosis system for filtering and/or desalination.

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Shipboard potable water (drinking, bathing, whirlpools, etc.) either comes from a shoreside water treatment plant or is generated on board from seawater via Reverse Osmosis systems or Evaporators. Swimming pool water is typically seawater.

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Not included with your cruise fare: Most beverages beyond water, drip coffee and lemonade. Gratuities. Shore excursions. Spa treatments.

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Wonder of the Seas is the first Oasis-class ship to bring all the suite amenities together into a dedicated neighborhood. It houses many, but not all, of the ships' top suites, an exclusive restaurant and lounge with bar and concierge desks, and a sun deck with a wading pool and hot tubs.

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Cruise lines drain their swimming pools at night to discourage guests from trying to enter the pool when it is closed. Draining the swimming pools each night also allows the cruise lines to replace the water with clean water and a drained swimming pool is safer if the weather is rough.

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It is winter in the northern hemisphere, ocean temperatures are cooler and since cruise ship pool water is drawn from the ocean, it reflects the same temperature. Pool water during the summer can be considerably warmer due to higher air temperatures and warmer ocean temperatures.

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When do The Swimming Pools Close? On most cruise lines, the swimming pools are open from early morning until the evening. On some cruise lines, you'll find the pools and hot tubs open late into the evening which I particularly enjoy. There's not a lot better than an evening swim beneath the stars!

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Wonder of the Seas Staterooms Indulge in one of Royal Caribbean's luxurious suites for the ultimate at-sea experience. With additional perks such as concierge service, priority boarding and departure privileges, and dedicated entertainment seating, everything you need for a lavish voyage is at your fingertips.

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