Around 66% of cruisers say kids should be banned from hot tubs

• A survey has revealed that 66 per cent of cruisers think kids should be banned from hot tubs on cruise ships.
• The result stems from complaints of adults about kids taking away relaxation time from the hot tub.
• Cruisers have also cited hygiene and safety concerns as justification for wanting the ban.

Cruisers on family lines like Royal Caribbean and Carnival Cruise Line are calling for children to be banned from areas like hot tubs, which have become adult sanctuaries.

Cruise Blogger Cruise Mummy ran a survey on the topic and revealed that 66 per cent of cruisers want to see kids banned from the hot tubs.

Beyond complaints of noise and splashing, some cruisers want to see kids banned from hot tubs for safety and hygiene concerns. For example, kids can spread germs by putting their faces underwater in the hot tub, or entering when they haven’t bathed beforehand. 

However, definitely the main concern is that the relaxing purpose of the hot tubs is taken away by crazy children, one cruiser wrote that they “can’t get near a hot tub because there are 25 kids in there almost constantly.”

Other cruisers feel that a ban would be too extreme, given that there are also lots of children who know how to behave and enjoy being in the hot tubs.

Some cruisers suggested in-between solutions, such as requiring adult supervision for kids when they visit, or having specific adults-only hours, so people can coordinate their time better.

Some cruise lines do have specific hours for kids to not visit hot tubs or other areas for relaxation, but these rules are often sporadically imposed and are not always enforced.

The behaviour of young children aboard cruise ships is a commonly discussed topic, with cruisers generally wanting more rules or more enforcement of rules to ensure that kids don’t cause too much mayhem onboard.

Through creating more situation-specific rules, such as hot tub regulations, cruise lines can help make the family cruise experience one of not only family fun, but also a harmonious experience between children and adults.

What do you say? Should kids be banned from hot tubs on cruise ships?