dick731 Posted September 28, 2010 #1 Share Posted September 28, 2010 I was told that there would be extra charges to use the steam/sauna after using the gym on the Oasis and Allure. I have always enjoyed these amenities on the other RCCL cruises I have taken. I certainly hope this is just a rumor. I certainly expect extra charges for specialized spa services but charging to take a 15 minute steambath seems to be a little greedy. Is this true and if so could a rep from RCCL respond. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare steamboats Posted September 28, 2010 #2 Share Posted September 28, 2010 There is no sauna aboard the Oasis of the Seas. The only steam room you can find is in the Thermal Suite. To use the Thermal Suite you have to pay for a day or a week pass. But the steam rooms there are more those aroma therapy rooms no sauna. steamboats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muscleman Posted September 28, 2010 #3 Share Posted September 28, 2010 You will have to pay for the steamrooms and sauna. The cost is $30 a day unless you buy it for the week. I can't remember the cost for the week. There are 2 steam rooms and 1 sauna. The steamrooms are very hot. Never been in steam room so hot before. The rooms are coed and they will give you a robe and slippers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruizinmimi Posted September 29, 2010 #4 Share Posted September 29, 2010 When we took our tour of the vitality spa area (last week) the rep told us that it was $99pp for the week to use the steam/sauna/thermal suite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtsnd1900 Posted February 13, 2011 #5 Share Posted February 13, 2011 Can someone please tell me what is included in the Thermal Suite? I have looked around, but can not find a definitive, all inclusive answer as to what it is. I was booked on the Epic and looking forward to a week in the Spa (thermal baths, massage chairs, private deck) but am now switched to the Allure and would like something comparable. I fully understand that the messages will be extra, but what is in a Thermal Suite Pass? thank you in advance.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compman9 Posted February 15, 2011 #6 Share Posted February 15, 2011 i got all togged up to use the sauna and was just going to wander in to find it, but stopped at the desk as a staff member smiled at me, and asked where it was - she said, "We don't have a sauna, we have a thermal suite instead." "Oh, what's that then?" I don't know what it was, all I heard was "THIRTY DOLLARS" As everyone walks around these boards on tip toes, for fear of upsetting the loyalists, I will say it - WHAT A RIP OFF! This is just one of the reasons I am unlikely to go on the Allure again. I'll stick to the smaller and more personable ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptData Posted February 15, 2011 #7 Share Posted February 15, 2011 It was $172.00 for the week. I bought it. They have the Turkish Steam Room, A steam Room with scent and a dry sauna. They also have the heated beds (which were to hot without a towel. No pool or hot tub there. The showers are rain showers. Buy a day pass only or if you have a Spa treatment you can maybe sneak in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare eroller Posted February 15, 2011 #8 Share Posted February 15, 2011 I don't know what it was, all I heard was "THIRTY DOLLARS" As everyone walks around these boards on tip toes, for fear of upsetting the loyalists, I will say it - WHAT A RIP OFF! This is just one of the reasons I am unlikely to go on the Allure again. I'll stick to the smaller and more personable ships. Well, you may consider it a rip off but this is trend with most modern mass-market ships. Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, Princess, Costa, Cunard, Disney, NCL, MSC Cruises, Holland America, Carnival, etc. all have thermal suites that you must pay for. Some also have a free sauna for use, but not all. It all depends on the ship. For me personally, I do prefer the gym/spa set up on the Voyager/Freedom Class ships over OASIS/ALLURE. It's the one thing I like better on the smaller/older ships, but for everything else I much prefer OASIS/ALLURE. Ernie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelpeon Posted February 16, 2011 #9 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Is it included with a spa treatment? Usually non-cruise spa facilities are unless you have a private time in the sauna/steam/thermal suite. Also, compared to Epic, I believe the shower sizes are considered to be a little larger on Allure/Oasis? There's also lounge chairs up on the aft 11th, 12th, and 14th decks that are usually bit more quiet and free http://cruiseforums.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1322933 Solarium up top is also for 16 and over with several hot tubs, also free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
er345 Posted February 16, 2011 #10 Share Posted February 16, 2011 It was $172.00 for the week. I bought it. They have the Turkish Steam Room, A steam Room with scent and a dry sauna. They also have the heated beds (which were to hot without a towel. No pool or hot tub there. The showers are rain showers. Buy a day pass only or if you have a Spa treatment you can maybe sneak in. Thank you for the specifics. Can you give us any more info? How many times did you go? Did you enjoy it? Are the rooms crowded? I'm thinking of trying a day pass. I guess I can heck it out once onboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compman9 Posted February 17, 2011 #11 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Well, you may consider it a rip off but this is trend with most modern mass-market ships. Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, Princess, Costa, Cunard, Disney, NCL, MSC Cruises, Holland America, Carnival, etc. all have thermal suites that you must pay for. Some also have a free sauna for use, but not all. It all depends on the ship. For me personally, I do prefer the gym/spa set up on the Voyager/Freedom Class ships over OASIS/ALLURE. It's the one thing I like better on the smaller/older ships, but for everything else I much prefer OASIS/ALLURE. Ernie Please name and shame. I have sailed with Celebrity, Royal Caribbean and Carnival and this is the first time I was asked to pay for a sauna. You obviously know the specific ships that charge for use of something that should be included in my cruise price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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