GaryR6273 Posted February 25, 2017 #1 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Hi all, I am just wondering if any cruise line these days employs male massage therapists. I have been told by many staff on many different sailings that there are only female therapists on staff. I believe that Steiner and Canyon Ranch only employ female therapists, but wasn't sure if anyone had encountered a male therapist on any of their voyages. I always enjoy getting a massage on vacation, but typically prefer male therapists who can 'really get in there' to loosen up the knots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tompeter Posted February 25, 2017 #2 Share Posted February 25, 2017 It was several years ago, but I had a male massage therapist on Celebrity... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnt10 Posted April 7, 2017 #3 Share Posted April 7, 2017 I used to get massages (with male massage therapists), regularly on my cruises up till about 7-8 years ago and that included X, RCI and Costa. Sadly, none of the cruises since have employed male massage therapists, so I forgo the massages entirely... Too bad, they lose a lot of money from me and I'd guess many other cruisers. tnt10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celtic Cop Posted May 25, 2018 #4 Share Posted May 25, 2018 This is interesting. I am going on my first cruise and hubby and I booked a couples massage. I was hoping to get a male massage therapist. I wonder if Carnival Fantasy has any? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trivanks Posted November 24, 2018 #5 Share Posted November 24, 2018 I'm also used to get massages with male chiropractic massage therapists... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruising cockroach Posted November 25, 2018 #6 Share Posted November 25, 2018 A few years ago, I stayed in Cusco. Talking to the man who owned/ran the hotel, he worked s a masseur on an RCCL ship where he met his British wife. So male MTs did exist on RCCL ships. I don't think I've seen men in the spas of HAL, Princess or Celebrity ships otherwise (not that I have any desire to pay for spa services so I only notice in passing). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M4Travels Posted December 15, 2018 #7 Share Posted December 15, 2018 Had a great massage on Cunard's Queen Mary 2 from a masseur and there were at least 2 on staff this past October. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pke-atlanta Posted December 15, 2018 #8 Share Posted December 15, 2018 M4Travels, was his name Christian by any chance? It’s been a few years since I was on QM2, but had several great deep tissue massages from a male therapist named Christian. Glad to hear based on your experience Cunard hasn’t dropped male therapists altogether, like so many other lines have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M4Travels Posted December 15, 2018 #9 Share Posted December 15, 2018 8 hours ago, pke-atlanta said: M4Travels, was his name Christian by any chance? It’s been a few years since I was on QM2, but had several great deep tissue massages from a male therapist named Christian. Glad to hear based on your experience Cunard hasn’t dropped male therapists altogether, like so many other lines have. No, it was Domini and he was quite good. I was very pleased. There was at least one other masseur on board as well but I didn't get his name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexdw Posted October 28, 2019 #10 Share Posted October 28, 2019 On 2/25/2017 at 3:26 PM, GaryR6273 said: Hi all, I am just wondering if any cruise line these days employs male massage therapists. I have been told by many staff on many different sailings that there are only female therapists on staff. I believe that Steiner and Canyon Ranch only employ female therapists, but wasn't sure if anyone had encountered a male therapist on any of their voyages. I always enjoy getting a massage on vacation, but typically prefer male therapists who can 'really get in there' to loosen up the knots. Great male masseurs on Cunard Queen Victoria. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiftingDad Posted April 21, 2021 #11 Share Posted April 21, 2021 I have been lucky, There has always been at least one Male massage therapist, on my cruises. Not to sound sexist, but the reason why i prefer men if I am getting deep tissue/sports massage, is just because of my body type, and my years of lifting. Mark, feel free to shoot me an email, love chatting with fellow cruisers. newsenmark@gmail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexdw Posted April 21, 2021 #12 Share Posted April 21, 2021 10 hours ago, LiftingDad said: I have been lucky, There has always been at least one Male massage therapist, on my cruises. Not to sound sexist, but the reason why i prefer men if I am getting deep tissue/sports massage, is just because of my body type, and my years of lifting. Mark, feel free to shoot me an email, love chatting with fellow cruisers. newsenmark@gmail.com Had great Male therapists on Cunards Queen Victoria in 2018 and on Viking Star in 2017. Was disappointed that on NCL and HAL there were only female massuers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiftingDad Posted April 21, 2021 #13 Share Posted April 21, 2021 2 hours ago, alexdw said: Had great Male therapists on Cunards Queen Victoria in 2018 and on Viking Star in 2017. Was disappointed that on NCL and HAL there were only female massuers. The only NCL male that I had was on the Pride out of Hawaii, great guy, great separate steam, sauna facilities too. But not on any other NCL ships on my recollection. Mark, feel free to shoot me an email, love chatting with fellow cruisers.newsenmark@gmail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twodjs Posted April 21, 2021 #14 Share Posted April 21, 2021 Mark, How long ago was that NCL out of Hawaii? I remember many years ago, the facilities were good but I understand they've upgraded the ship, and looks like all might be co-ed now. 🤔 We're booked in Sept. Hope it goes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiftingDad Posted April 21, 2021 #15 Share Posted April 21, 2021 Oh this had to be back ten years at least I was in college. Which ship are you booked on ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twodjs Posted April 21, 2021 #16 Share Posted April 21, 2021 48 minutes ago, LiftingDad said: Oh this had to be back ten years at least I was in college. Which ship are you booked on ? Pride of America. They haven't canceled it yet. We were on it many years ago. I remember a fairly large single-sex sauna and steamroom. But thought I read recently that everything is now co-ed. So I've lowered my expectations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taco’s Dad Posted April 26, 2021 #17 Share Posted April 26, 2021 I agree that the lack of male massage therapists is a problem. And I’m sorry, like liftingdad women simply do not get the body as well as men. Also, liftingdad, I’ve not been able to reach you so feel free to contact me. Mikeharp2021 at your same place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiftingDad Posted April 28, 2021 #18 Share Posted April 28, 2021 On 4/26/2021 at 5:05 PM, Taco’s Dad said: I agree that the lack of male massage therapists is a problem. And I’m sorry, like liftingdad women simply do not get the body as well as men. Also, liftingdad, I’ve not been able to reach you so feel free to contact me. Mikeharp2021 at your same place HI Lost access, here is my new email marknewsen1@gmail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiftingDad Posted April 28, 2021 #19 Share Posted April 28, 2021 On 4/21/2021 at 6:31 PM, twodjs said: Pride of America. They haven't canceled it yet. We were on it many years ago. I remember a fairly large single-sex sauna and steamroom. But thought I read recently that everything is now co-ed. So I've lowered my expectations. I really hate booking a ship and being disapointed that facilities are under repair or do nopt match the deck plans Happy to chat about cruising anytime marknewsen1@gmail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AussieVoyager Posted March 8, 2022 #20 Share Posted March 8, 2022 On 4/28/2021 at 9:40 PM, LiftingDad said: I really hate booking a ship and being disapointed that facilities are under repair or do nopt match the deck plans Happy to chat about cruising anytime marknewsen1@gmail.com Well I’m late to the party as I haven’t been on here in a while, but I recall that the free, single sex saunas on QV and QE were brilliant. I spent many relaxing hours there. I loved the big windows (and the fact that it’s free!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fshepinc Posted October 2, 2022 #21 Share Posted October 2, 2022 There was one male massage therapist on board the Norwegian Bliss when I sailed her in October 2021. He was the first I'd ever seen, and he said that he knew of only one or two others still sailing. He gave a first class massage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybeachboy Posted October 2, 2022 #22 Share Posted October 2, 2022 I'd love to have a massage when afloat, however I only want a male masseur as in my experience men give the best massage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iramack Posted October 2, 2022 #23 Share Posted October 2, 2022 (edited) I had a great male masseur on Seabourn Ovation this July! Seabourn treated us and gave us a freebie! It was quite a nice surprise!! SM Edited October 2, 2022 by iramack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twodjs Posted October 2, 2022 #24 Share Posted October 2, 2022 Never knew that was an option on Seabourn. We're on Seabourn Ovation in December. Got to check it out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iramack Posted October 2, 2022 #25 Share Posted October 2, 2022 (edited) Where to this time you cruising maniac!! ?? I wanna go too!! CD Chris Harley will be back on board as of November and he is a great guy!! So excited about Koningsdam Thanksgiving.........................!! Edited October 2, 2022 by iramack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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