Was wondering who here has experience being on a cruise (Disney in particular) and being able to still swim. Swimming keeps me mentally and emotionally grounded (something I will need when dragging a 3 year old and a 5 year old around for a week), which is why I don't want to give it up for the week I am away. I realize I can run for cardio in a pinch, but ideally I would like to hit the water a few times! I am all but certain swimming while on the ship will be out of the question (correct me if I am wrong here, those who have experience), but we spend a few days on the Castaway Cay Island. Anyone have experience swimming there? Pool? Open water? Good spots/best time to go?
I am indifferent to the whole cruise/vacation thing. I am really just there to chaperone my kids :P
For OW swims it is important to be prepared. Review satellite imagery of area beforehand. Most of the time these resorts will have a good 200-300m roped off for swimming. It is not recommended to venture out beyond, there are hazards, especially from boats (dragging an inflatable buoy for visibility good to have), obstacles, or critters.
Most importantly, enjoy the time with your children, they grow up fast.
I'm a stay at home dad, I already spend a lot of time with my children :P
Thanks for the OW tips. I haven't swam in a non-pool in probably 7 years, and haven't done an open water ocean swim since probably Junior year training trip (2005-2006). I figure I will have an area where I can avoid being bothered by boats. Looks like a large portion of the southern part of the island is roped off. Only other hitch is determining how far I swim. Hopefully there is a marker to at least give me a distance. I don't have the electronics to monitor distance. I suppose I could use google maps to just measure distances from one side of the swimming area to the other.
For OW swims it is important to be prepared. Review satellite imagery of area beforehand. Most of the time these resorts will have a good 200-300m roped off for swimming. It is not recommended to venture out beyond, there are hazards, especially from boats (dragging an inflatable buoy for visibility good to have), obstacles, or critters.
Most importantly, enjoy the time with your children, they grow up fast.
I'm a stay at home dad, I already spend a lot of time with my children :P
Thanks for the OW tips. I haven't swam in a non-pool in probably 7 years, and haven't done an open water ocean swim since probably Junior year training trip (2005-2006). I figure I will have an area where I can avoid being bothered by boats. Looks like a large portion of the southern part of the island is roped off. Only other hitch is determining how far I swim. Hopefully there is a marker to at least give me a distance. I don't have the electronics to monitor distance. I suppose I could use google maps to just measure distances from one side of the swimming area to the other.
