Hi,
I cannot recall how late the pools are open, I think til dinner time? The jacuzzis are open later, til 10 or 11PM. That's right! No liquor aboard, but I hear that some people have successfully smuggled it on. If you purchase any alcohol in port or on the ship, they will take it from you and you get it back on the last night-- they want you to buy THEIR stuff, drink THEIR drinks! I have also heard of some folks successfully smuggling port purchases to their cabins. It's up to you! My hubby and I like libations very much but found we tended to be very thirsty for things like iced tea and water a lot of the time. You can always drink heavily in port! The drink of the day is usually tatsy but of course, not cheap. But hey! You're on vacation, right?