MCOguy

2 hours ago, Ships and Dip said:

Yes, all of these ships are still fully intact and have not had the free saunas/steam rooms removed. 
 

As for Radiance class ships, I think only Brilliance may have had some changes to the spa area so I can’t confirm. But Jewel, Radiance, Serenade are all still the same with their great setup. 

Sailed the Independence, Mariner, and Navigator last fall.  Only the Navigator had the free wet area removed.

On 12/28/2022 at 2:44 PM, TexasCruiseDude said:

@MCOguy was the sauna fully operational? I am on this same boat departing this Friday. Thanks.

Sorry, I didn't see your post until now.  As you saw, it was fully operational.

Going on the Independence of the Seas for the first time next week and looking forward to their free spa area.  Hope to meet some friendly gents, so say hello if you're there!

Any else going on the Mariner Sept 24-29?

Sailing on the Carnival Freedom next week, 5/5.  Hope to meet some friendly guys in the steam and sauna.

Sailing solo on the Carnival Freedom May 5 for a 4 day. Hope to meet some friendly guys.

Are the sauna experiences better/friendlier guys on RCL or Carnival?  I know the cruise experience between the 2 is vastly different but I only have a few days to take a cruise and those are my only two options. 

I'm glad to hear that RCL has reopened their areas. The Mariner is my only RCL option.