We hardly ever found the adult pool to be crowded. Loved sitting in the shallow area with a book - and I have an appointment to be right there on the port side in a mere 7 days, thank you very much! DH and I finally discovered the idea of changing up after dinner and shows to hit the hot tub and pool while kids were in the clubs. After a few nights, my in-laws figured it out, too! There is nothing cooler than floating on your back in the dark after sunset, with your ears just submerged, staring up at the stars while the ship churns on.