You are all wrong!!! Yes, you can use the lounge chairs however you must pay for the day trip Marriott shore excursion!!! Most ships have it and you should inquire about it just as soon as you board as there are limited spaces that Marriott provides for this. It can make for a nice day at the beach and the drive is only a little over 10 minutes from the port. We'll worth it!! With that shore excursion you will be given a towel and beach chairs at the hotel but not at the timeshare beaches.