Curiosity...
Most pix I've seen show the pool deck 8, looking towards the aft, Le Grill. I was wondering if the area looking the other direction, around the pool bar (where they show tables), is open air or enclosed like the Le Grill area.
Also wondering on deck 9, if the bar area is open or covered. I'm pretty sensitive to sun...
Oh, and PS - GOT MY DOCS for the 29 May PG!! :banana:

Phil; The bar area on the pool deck is partially covered and they have umbrellas at the tables. The sun deck on deck 9 is very seldom used, because there is no shade. Hope you're lucky enough to have sun. This time of year there can be a lot of cloudiness and rain.

Phil:

One thing you should know about the PG pool area is that it does not have those areas off to the side that are covered by a partial deck above, like most ships do. Your first port is Raiatea, and they present the "Children of Raiatea" show on the pool deck around 11:00 AM, and it is HOT! There's no shade in areas where you can see the show. But the show is great. If you are sun-sensitive, make sure to take an umberella, cover, or the like, and put on the highest SP sun lotion you can find!

Hope this helps,
Richard :) :) :)

I'm seriously considering buying one of those umbrella-hats... :ohmy:

Phil....this could be yours!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3465782714&category=15646

It says they have 3267 available!

Marcie, I can't imagine anyone wearing one of those in public. ;) Arlene is very fair. A hat and towels go a long way to covering anyone up.

I'm with you Marc...but apparently some people buy 'em??

Marcie - that picture was hilarious!

Phil - enjoy your break from the cold of Greenland! One of these days we'll do the PG as well ...

Masaki

That's the one I was thinking about :D
But did you notice - the hat is $2.99, shipping is $16.00!! :eek: Unless you buy 50 or more! :ohmy:

Phil, How about this smart and stylish deluxe pirate umbrella hat.

That IS a good one for my personality, but I look silly in braids <img border="0" alt="[naughty]" title="" src="graemlins/naughty.gif" />

Oh good heavens!!

Karen,

How did we miss that for DDD???

I don't know! I thought we had every pirate accessory known to man but I guess not :)

We MAY not let you out in public with something like that.
You might be required to stay on board the ship.
Of course it would be for your own protection.

Phil:

If you are fair and concerned about the sun, all I can say is that you should do everything and anything to protect yourself on the PG.
It is a wonderful ship & you will have a great time.
BUT
Shade on the open decks is a rare thing

Silly hats, towels, whatever..... do respect the sun.

I remember telling my bride on day one to watch certain people on day 3 because they will be lobster red by then. Imagine pouring on tanning oil & baking in that sun!

Phil: be smart & you will be ok.

Doug

Don't they have those big golf umbrellas on the PG to protect you from the sun if you need it? I just remember how hot it was in Raiatea, but the show was a don't miss event.

Masaki, if you weren't from Hawaii, I would definitely bet that you and Amanda would have PG on your next cruise list! But when you are already from paradise (or can reach it without trouble) it may not seem to be so special. Unfortunately, I had to abandon plans for Hawaii when my daughter and I decided instead to take the Silver Shadow to Asia in mid-March. The price for this line was not to miss. We will make it to your state maybe next year!

Olivia - you will definitely have to let us know when you come ... we can show you our Hawaii ... :)

Masaki