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On 10/25/2023 at 5:36 PM, iramack said:

Will Regal Princess be the same as the pictures?   I'm on Dec 3rd....................

 

No sorry 

Caribbean , Crown , Ruby , Sapphire, Diamond , Emerald. All have free steam and saunas in the fitness room locker rms

On 8/1/2022 at 5:53 PM, waldorf said:

We’re now going on Diamond next August, after having three cruises cancelled 😩. The spa area sounds very appealing, can’t wait. 

Hope y’all have a great time. Been on the Crown and the Diamond is same class. Great free steam and saunas in the mens locker rooms. Always a fun time 

enjoy 

21 hours ago, KKB said:

I had never bothered before with only 1 cruise/year average.

But now that we are retired & a cruise/month booked for the next 6 months with prices low--we bought!

Between Princess & Carnival we will get $500 OBC between this month & Jan.

Also bought NCL so will get $300 there.

Invested $2400. It goes up & down for sure. 

But with OBC I've already made $800 on a $2400 investment--what else can you make a guaranteed 33% on??!! 

Yes, we currently have lost a bit on the original investment but again, our ROI is incredilbe.

You get it . The credit they give from this point forward for EVERY cruise will pay back your investment even if the stock price never goes up a cent . 

Every stock can be risky but with the on board credit that you get for EVERY cruise and if you cruise often and at less than 9.00 a share it’s a good investment. I believe Carnival stock can come back. As soon as the covid crap gets back to normal I see a booming  business 

Going on the Princess Diamond to Hawaii in October. Looking forward to the steam and sauna. The Japanese Baths sounds like a treat . Any comments? 
Enjoy 

5 hours ago, cruzsnooze said:

I'm not savvy about stock although I have the shares required for the shareholders OBC.  Why has Carnival stock taken such a big loss recently and would you buy or sell right now? Someone who understands the dynamics of the stock market please chime in. 

Not sure why it’s tanking but like you I’ve got the required stock ownership to get the OBC for stocks. I bought at 12.00 a share didn’t buy it for investment but for the credit. I’ll get a 250.00 credit for our 16 Hawaiian trip. If you cruise a bit it will pay itself back 

On 5/24/2022 at 11:44 AM, Syracusefan44 said:

The Princess website now has all the sailings on the Diamond Princess listed as “Not Available.”

 

Has anyone heard if Princess has decided NOT to sail the Diamond Princess out of San Diego from September - December?

I just booked the Diamond today , 16 day Hawaii  , 23 Oct 

On 8/5/2021 at 4:46 PM, txbear said:

Wow this topic is still here , Awesome ,  I’m booked on Liberty of the seas in October, it’s in dry dock now , has anyone heard if they are removing the sauna and steam room ?  Are other cruise lines using their saunas during Covid. .?  Glad to see this is still going😜

 

Hey just curious I’m looking at October 2021 cruises . Which one are you booked on ? Glad to see the steamroom is still there and saw a video of it from 2019 looks like a good time and relaxing 

thanks

On 4/11/2021 at 5:57 PM, st34 said:

Men only sauna also with a window sounds good and also risky 😉

I guess if the window is out to sea it’s not a problem but you can pass by and look inside yea not good. I don’t need an audience lol

On 6/26/2021 at 2:44 PM, willcan said:

I have never been on NCL. Can anyone tell me about the different ship classes and which ones have the best men's sauna/stream and gyms? Also if there is an additional fee for use. 

Grand class Princess ships have free steamroom and saunas . Both are good size and lots of fun

On 6/2/2021 at 2:44 PM, mamajean1113 said:

We just booked a 15 day cruise to Hawaii from L.A. in February of 2023!!  We have only sailed NCL - 4 in the past and 2 booked for 2022.  Anyone that has been on an NCL ship and a Princess ship what differences can we expect?  NCL has a casual atmosphere where you can dress up or not on certain nights, does the Crown Princess have a formal night?  Can you eat at any time or do you have to eat the same time each night?  Are there specialty restaurants where you have to pay extra?  We live on the east coast so we always drove to the pier in NYC.  This is the first time we will be flying to the ship.  Are there hotels convenient to the pier? Sorry for all the questions!  I have been viewing You Tube videos of the ship and it looks so lovely.  Going to Hawaii is a life long dream of mine.  Thank you in advance for any advice.

 

 

The Criwn does have formal night , slacks and sport jacket is fine or break out the Tux . They do have anytime dining or you can eat early or late with the same dinner mates. There are specialty restaurants, steak , Italian, Seafood . 
Cruising out of FFL  there are plenty of hotels close to the port . 
You'll love the Crown it’s a great ship 

On 6/20/2020 at 3:01 PM, Wilkinson1 said:

Hi retiring later this year ( bad timing?!) and was looking  forward to a first cruise and making the most of the men’s spas steam and saunas ..I hope they will still be functional when the industry is back up and running? Any recommendations for a first time solo cruise?

Congratulations on the retirement, Princess cruise line has really nice sauna and steam in the men’s locker rooms . Nice larger showers . 
Always had fun in steamroom had 4 cruises canceled but I’m really hoping that our B2B overvv be Thanksgiving this year sails on the Princess Caribbean 

On 5/3/2021 at 2:22 PM, sunnyjim said:

I am sailing on the Queen Elizabeth in August so I would be interested to know if the sauna in the men’s changing room is open - I hope it is as I like to chill out and enjoy a bit of banter with like minded guys 😉

Had looked at Cunard for transport to England from the US and hang out in England and Europe then catch a cruise home. But both would need to have a sauna area cause I like the banter as well  

On 4/29/2021 at 8:02 AM, LiftingDad said:

Is this off of the mens locker room? I mean do you have to change into a suit then strip in the sauna? Or do you just wear a towel going from the locker room to the sauna?

Happy to chat anytime, Mark

marknewsen1@gmail.com

I’d just wear a towel but wearing a suit is ok too as long as you strip when you get there . Had this one guy come in fully clothed , shoes and socks included. Just strange to say the least 

Have cruised on the Crown , Caribbean Princess . Great steam and sauna set up in the men’s locker room . Private showers and lockers . Had a lot of great conversations in the steam and saunas. My 27 day Sydney to LA on the Emerald Princess in April 2022 just canceled. Disappointed to say the least cause it has the same set up and several guys from Cruise critic and Reddit were going on the cruise. Hope our 15 day B2B on the Caribbean sails over thanksgiving this year . It’s been too long since I’ve had a steam 

On 2/11/2021 at 4:08 PM, CntPAcruiser said:

It seems likely that in the early days of a return to cruising, while mask and social distancing rules are still in place (if that is the case), then saunas and steam rooms will not be open. With time, as the restrictions are otherwise relaxed, I see no reason why eventually these facilities wouldn't be made available again, but there's no telling when that would be. 

 

Of course, the other issue is that some cruise lines are not putting in such free facilities on new builds, and have been systematically removing them from existing ships as they are "upgraded." Royal Caribbean refers to it as "amping"--I call it "cramping," since they are taking out public amenities to put in more cabins. I don't care for the mixed-sex thermal suites that have replaced the free, separate facilities and have tended to avoid those ships, but it will eventually become impossible. I'm hoping that some other cruise line(s) will always still have decent, no-charge amenities like these, if it becomes necessary to abandon Royal.

Princess Cruise lines , Caribbean, Crown, Ruby,Emerald,Sapphire, and another they all do  and very nice . Large steamroom with a smaller sauna but still can get the job done. 
Not sure if they will be open on the Caribbean in November but can hope . 
enjoy

On 2/11/2021 at 3:00 AM, billybeachboy said:

The male only sauna/steam rooms on cruise ships make up a big part of my late afternoon/early evening cruise routine & I only book ships with this (hopefully free) facility. I'm just wondering if anyone has any info as to whether  these facilities will remain open at all once cruising returns or be consigned to history? If it's the latter my cruising days may well be over as I love a few hours of 'me time' in the company of other likeminded guys.  

 

Keep safe & virus free guys.  🙂

I’ve been wondering that myself and haven’t found an answer yet. I really like princess steamroom and sauna and the showers are larger in the men’s room. Late afternoons are great . Booked on Princess 20 Nov 21 and 28 Nov 21 

On 1/13/2020 at 7:33 AM, Repositioner said:

"Extended family just booked a sailing on the Crown Princess and have convinced me to join them. Anyone have insight into the current spa situation on that ship? Thanks."

 

A good choice!  The Crown has the same popular, free male steam, sauna, showers and changing area as the Star, Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby and Caribbean.  It is located in the spa and fitness area near the adult pool.

 

 

Went on the crown in 2019. Large steamroom and a smaller sauna . Nude was the normal with one guy came in trunks and shoes CCL and socks was odd but ok . Showers are bigger than room and of course the conversations were always great 

On 5/14/2020 at 10:35 PM, billys5764 said:

 

I hope not.  That's one of the reasons I cruise.  I enjoy my time in there.

Have only used Princess Crown for steamroom , booked Crown and Caribbean both canceled. Have you ever seen a list of which ships have free steamroom? 

On 6/20/2020 at 3:58 PM, Cruise Stud said:

Hi there.

I will be more than happy to help out.

 

Send me a private message and we can chat in detail. 

Sounds like you know the Ins and outs of cruise ship steamroom and saunas . I love everything about them. Princess has been my go to for free steamroom but I’m open to travel on other lines as well when this thing opens up 

On 3/25/2020 at 9:47 PM, mjs99mjs said:

Damn, my May 3rd cruise on the Emerald Princess is of course canceled . Have to wait till September 27th to check out that spa. 

I’ve been on the Crown and had my cruise canceled for the princess Caribbean and crown in 20and 21. Love the steamroom. Was looking the Emerald for 2022 

I had submitted it for a June 2020 cruise and it was credited to the account , then the cruise was canceled. 

13 hours ago, CntPAcruiser said:

Yes, Grandeur has free steam room/sauna facilities in the men's locker room. There are a couple of showers, one sink, and just inside the entrance to the locker room there is a single restroom. The sauna has two levels, and when we were on in February 2020, it was quite hot. The steam room is fairly large and was not very hot when we were in cooler temperatures (leaving Baltimore), and warmed up as we entered warmer climates. On our sailing it was not very busy.

Thanks , just got an email the cruise just got canceled. Trying to find ships still with free steamrooms seem few but I’ll find something 

thanks 

Seeing post about extension cords getting confiscated on a Royal . I’ve always brought a 16 ‘ on Princess for 2 cpap machines never an issue . 
will they take mine and provide me with one ? 
thanks