FANTASY Wet Deck Warning

[Tonka's Skipper]

Not to get too far off track, but I totally agreed with your opinion of the new ships when I first sailed on the Dream last year - adult pool area too small for the ship. I have, however, changed my opinion after sailing on the Fantasy a few weeks ago.

The adult pool area does accommodate the guests much better than I remembered, and a big part of this has to do with the wonderful Satellite Falls area that was put on the Fantasy up on Deck 12. Absolutely a great wading/relaxing pool. Although somewhat susceptible to higher winds because of its location, for the majority of the 7-day trip, the area was perfect - plus it accommodates so many guests.

The whole adult pool area on the Fantasy grew on me and I now like it.

I could not agree more!


The addition of Satellite falls changed to whole feel of the adult area!

AKK

 

[anna08]

Funny this has never come up before, but now that it's posted, I recall having slipped walking on all four ships by the pools when the deck is wet, luckily without falling down. Discovered that my well worn Teva flip flops no longer had tread of any kind and after being scared a few times, learned to take them off and walk barefoot through there.

As many here, have traveled extensively in warm weather places, and there are so many surfaces that can reduce slipping around water. I would think they would have added that to the newer ships, if falls are frequent. I'm sure there are all kinds of factors that go into what can be used on a ship, and maybe that's why no improvement yet?

Just be very careful and test your shoes on the deck when you get on to see if you are going to need to change/remove them. And be especially careful if traveling with older folks!

 

[Jerk1213]

Just got off the Fantasy on August 17 after a splendid, Eastern Caribbean cruise; however, all guests need to be extremely aware of the slippery decks in and around the pool areas.

Unlike the Magic and Wonder, whose decks are made from real teak wood, the Fantasy (and apparently the Dream) utilize a faux (fake) composite decking material that resembles teak, but isn't. Real teak wood is extremely absorbant and lends itself to sure-footedness. The problem is that it is very expensive and and needs more maintenance (stripping and teak wood oil with occasional grout replacement). In an effort to avoid those maintenance costs, and the expense of teak wood, DCL installed a fabricated material when it built the new ships, which is very, very slippery when even just a bit wet.

We spoke to a couple of crew members around the Quiet Cove pool whose jobs involve the constant squeegeeing of the decks and the placement of yellow "Slippery when wet" signs around all the pools. Apparently, there have been a high number of slips and falls, some serious (broken bones and a medical evacuation recently). The crew told us that the areas around the Donald and Mickey pools have been sanded in an effort to improve traction, but the faux nature of the decking material does not lend itself to this.

In any event, exercise extreme caution in and around all the pools. DW slipped twice on the stairs between decks 11 and 12 (thankfully caught herself) and a small boy fell just outside the Donald pool and sustained some dental trauma - as reported).

Crew said that the classic ships with the real teak wood do not have this ongoing problem.

Just got off the Fantasy on August 17 after a splendid, Eastern Caribbean cruise; however, all guests need to be extremely aware of the slippery decks in and around the pool areas.

Unlike the Magic and Wonder, whose decks are made from real teak wood, the Fantasy (and apparently the Dream) utilize a faux (fake) composite decking material that resembles teak, but isn't. Real teak wood is extremely absorbant and lends itself to sure-footedness. The problem is that it is very expensive and and needs more maintenance (stripping and teak wood oil with occasional grout replacement). In an effort to avoid those maintenance costs, and the expense of teak wood, DCL installed a fabricated material when it built the new ships, which is very, very slippery when even just a bit wet.

We spoke to a couple of crew members around the Quiet Cove pool whose jobs involve the constant squeegeeing of the decks and the placement of yellow "Slippery when wet" signs around all the pools. Apparently, there have been a high number of slips and falls, some serious (broken bones and a medical evacuation recently). The crew told us that the areas around the Donald and Mickey pools have been sanded in an effort to improve traction, but the faux nature of the decking material does not lend itself to this.

In any event, exercise extreme caution in and around all the pools. DW slipped twice on the stairs between decks 11 and 12 (thankfully caught herself) and a small boy fell just outside the Donald pool and sustained some dental trauma - as reported).

Crew said that the classic ships with the real teak wood do not have this ongoing problem.

 

[Jerk1213]

Recently slipped and fell at the cove pool and broke my arm.

I had to pay for X-rays and cast at the medical service center

$500

 

[PrincessShmoo]

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[C6PT7]

Recently slipped and fell at the cove pool and broke my arm.

I had to pay for X-rays and cast at the medical service center

$500

Thats awful! I hope you are recovering well!

 

[mmouse37]

I don't think it matters which ship you are on as a wet deck is a slippery deck. On the EBTA in May we were walking behind a woman and her kids up on Deck 10 and it was misting out. All of a sudden down she went with a bang. Completely lost her footing.

Be mindful of any wet deck and tread carefully.

MJ

 

[Jerk1213]

Just got off the Fantasy on August 17 after a splendid, Eastern Caribbean cruise; however, all guests need to be extremely aware of the slippery decks in and around the pool areas.

Unlike the Magic and Wonder, whose decks are made from real teak wood, the Fantasy (and apparently the Dream) utilize a faux (fake) composite decking material that resembles teak, but isn't. Real teak wood is extremely absorbant and lends itself to sure-footedness. The problem is that it is very expensive and and needs more maintenance (stripping and teak wood oil with occasional grout replacement). In an effort to avoid those maintenance costs, and the expense of teak wood, DCL installed a fabricated material when it built the new ships, which is very, very slippery when even just a bit wet.

We spoke to a couple of crew members around the Quiet Cove pool whose jobs involve the constant squeegeeing of the decks and the placement of yellow "Slippery when wet" signs around all the pools. Apparently, there have been a high number of slips and falls, some serious (broken bones and a medical evacuation recently). The crew told us that the areas around the Donald and Mickey pools have been sanded in an effort to improve traction, but the faux nature of the decking material does not lend itself to this.

In any event, exercise extreme caution in and around all the pools. DW slipped twice on the stairs between decks 11 and 12 (thankfully caught herself) and a small boy fell just outside the Donald pool and sustained some dental trauma - as reported).

Crew said that the classic ships with the real teak wood do not have this ongoing problem.

I wish I read your post before my cruise.

I slipped and fell near the cove pool and broke my arm and wrist

I had to pay my own medical bills on ship and have many more medical bills here at home, doctors and physical therapy

 

[C6PT7]

I wish I read your post before my cruise.

I slipped and fell near the cove pool and broke my arm and wrist

I had to pay my own medical bills on ship and have many more medical bills here at home, doctors and physical therapy

Your arm and wrist. I hope you are recovering well and your trip insurance paid out quickly.
As above always be mindful of walking on wet decks on any ship. They can be very slippery!

 

[oklamomof4boys]

I slipped and broke my tailbone first time I was on the Dream several years ago. Made me laugh because one of the CMs close by asked me if I needed a stroller. Pretty sure he meant wheelchair- lol

 

[phinz]

the wonderful Satellite Falls area that was put on the Fantasy up on Deck 12. Absolutely a great wading/relaxing pool. Although somewhat susceptible to higher winds because of its location, for the majority of the 7-day trip, the area was perfect - plus it accommodates so many guests.

The whole adult pool area on the Fantasy grew on me and I now like it.

While I agree that the Satellite Falls area is wonderful and must say that it's one of my favorite places on the Fantasy, it's on Deck 13, not 12. I know because I was awakened every morning on our first Fantasy cruise by cast members dragging chairs across the deck as they set them up for the day, and I was staying on Deck 12.

 

[Uncleromulus]

If the fall is bad enough to need medical attention who is responsible for the bill? If this is a known hazard area it seems unfair that it would be billed to the guest or their medical insurance. Disney should be liable.

IF "Slippery when wet" signs are up and clearly posted, would be a hard go to find DCL liable.

Slip and fall claims are a pettifoggers dream lawsuit, but only if no warnings posted--

 

[Tonka's Skipper]

Frankly, your on a vessel(any vessel) at sea. There is moisture everywhere, and salt and any deck you walk on is going to be slippery.

Short of the vessel not cleaning up a oily or slippery spill of some other material and the normal motions of the vessel, the passingers have to accept a slip / fall as a normal hazard of being at sea. They need to exercise additional caution when moving about the vessel.

AKK

 

[Aurora's Mommy]

Now you tell me!! I slipped and landed flat on my left knee on our June Fantasy cruise. Took out a Caution Slippery When Wet sign and scared my family a poor CM, who was standing right there, half to death.

Ah, the irony, taking out the "caution, slippery when wet" sign!

OP, wow, thanks for posting. We are on the Fantasy in a little more than 2 weeks and I'll be sure to be careful. And, I just bought my DH water shoes last night for our excursions, but it sounds like he should wear them on deck as well!

 

[Prose]

I found that the absolute worst shoes to wear on deck were Crocs - I have some Crocs sandals, and I always felt like I was ice skating across the deck. I just tend to kick my flipflops off and barefoot it.....

 

[lisadam]

I know the original post is from about 2 years ago but I'm glad that this thread popped up again. I had forgotten that I slipped around a bunch when on deck.... I never actually fell but I had a lot of those balance corrections that were easier when I was younger. I'm on the Fantasy in about 4 weeks and I'll remember to walk carefully.

 

[cheribelle]

I found that the absolute worst shoes to wear on deck were Crocs - I have some Crocs sandals, and I always felt like I was ice skating across the deck. I just tend to kick my flipflops off and barefoot it.....

Thanks! My 11 yr old son only wears crocs and is accident prone anyway. We are on the Fantasy in a little over 2 weeks and I'm going to start the lectures now about walking slow and carefully. And if needs to be, carry the crocs and go barefoot on the deck.

 

[PrincessShmoo]

Thanks! My 11 yr old son only wears crocs and is accident prone anyway. We are on the Fantasy in a little over 2 weeks and I'm going to start the lectures now about walking slow and carefully. And if needs to be, carry the crocs and go barefoot on the deck.

Just a note, sometimes the deck can be quite hot (in spite of being wet), some sort of footwear would be preferable.

 

[mmouse37]

It is pretty much a known fact that any west surface can be slippery. Common sense should come into play when walking on deck. I always cringe when I see kids running on the pool deck. I have seen CM's ask kids not to run but I think sometimes it is built into their DNA.

MJ

 

[MUN]

I wish I read your post before my cruise.

I slipped and fell near the cove pool and broke my arm and wrist

I had to pay my own medical bills on ship and have many more medical bills here at home, doctors and physical therapy

I am sorry about your fall. Did you slip on wet flooring?

MUN