alexdw Posted May 13, 2021 #1101 Share Posted May 13, 2021 33 minutes ago, Cenotediver said: 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 34 minutes ago, Cenotediver said: 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 Victoria and Wlizabethhave great free mens sauna with large window. Great conversations from my experience. Queen Mary does not have single sex sauna or steam. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cenotediver Posted May 13, 2021 #1102 Share Posted May 13, 2021 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RD64 Posted May 16, 2021 #1103 Share Posted May 16, 2021 I saw a pic posted earlier (can’t find it now), but the saunas on the new Virgin ships look massive - with windows. Not sure if they are co-Ed or unisex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiftingDad Posted May 17, 2021 #1104 Share Posted May 17, 2021 On 5/15/2021 at 9:16 PM, RD64 said: I saw a pic posted earlier (can’t find it now), but the saunas on the new Virgin ships look massive - with windows. Not sure if they are co-Ed or unisex. My issue with the Virgin ships is the incredibly tiny swimming pools, I don't even know what you would call them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tompeter Posted May 17, 2021 #1105 Share Posted May 17, 2021 2 hours ago, LiftingDad said: My issue with the Virgin ships is the incredibly tiny swimming pools, I don't even know what you would call them. Children's wading pool..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twodjs Posted May 17, 2021 #1106 Share Posted May 17, 2021 Maybe they could steal the design from the new NCL Prima and install an infinity pool on the back upper deck instead of that rope trampoline daybed thingy. Much more useful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twodjs Posted May 17, 2021 #1107 Share Posted May 17, 2021 Just seems like a more appropriate use of the space. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twodjs Posted May 18, 2021 #1108 Share Posted May 18, 2021 On 5/15/2021 at 6:16 PM, RD64 said: I saw a pic posted earlier (can’t find it now), but the saunas on the new Virgin ships look massive - with windows. Not sure if they are co-Ed or unisex. Back to reality. I chated with Virgin. The Redemption Spa is entirely co-ed. Some nice options with a mud room, salt room, steam and sauna, heated marble slabs, multiple small pools of various temps, etc. The individual showers in the changing area are roomy, but no single-sex sauna or steam. Darn! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiftingDad Posted May 18, 2021 #1109 Share Posted May 18, 2021 1 hour ago, twodjs said: Back to reality. I chated with Virgin. The Redemption Spa is entirely co-ed. Some nice options with a mud room, salt room, steam and sauna, heated marble slabs, multiple small pools of various temps, etc. The individual showers in the changing area are roomy, but no single-sex sauna or steam. Darn! Sucks, I do not know why this is becoming a trend? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiftingDad Posted May 18, 2021 #1110 Share Posted May 18, 2021 On 5/17/2021 at 1:46 PM, twodjs said: Just seems like a more appropriate use of the space. Now this is a trend I support, swimming in the sun, looking at the wake, ahhhh. 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CntPAcruiser Posted May 23, 2021 #1111 Share Posted May 23, 2021 (edited) On 5/18/2021 at 6:56 PM, LiftingDad said: Sucks, I do not know why this is becoming a trend? It's all about the revenue. The large fitness center with separate locker rooms and complimentary steam/sauna facilities makes the cruise line no additional money. The fancy spas that can charge a fee do. And in Royal's case, where they have "amplified" a ship, they have replaced former amenity space with more cabins ... for additional revenue. All they are amplifying is the number of passengers and their own on-board take. Edited May 23, 2021 by CntPAcruiser 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st34 Posted June 14, 2021 #1112 Share Posted June 14, 2021 Any updates now more cruises have started? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pke-atlanta Posted June 16, 2021 #1113 Share Posted June 16, 2021 Hi, all, looking forward to finally getting back to cruising and have booked a sailing on the Norwegian Pearl. It's the first time I'll be on this ship. Based on the deck plans I've seen, it does appear that there are separate sauna, steam and thermal suite areas for male and female passengers that are within the spa area. Does anyone know if these are limited only to passengers receiving spa treatments or with some paid spa access option? Or are these available for free to anyone? Also, I see 2 "steam" areas designated outside of the spa facility, but no reference to gender. I also don't see any layouts for the locker room areas. Anyone have intel on either of these as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexdw Posted June 16, 2021 #1114 Share Posted June 16, 2021 26 minutes ago, pke-atlanta said: Hi, all, looking forward to finally getting back to cruising and have booked a sailing on the Norwegian Pearl. On 4/14/2021 at 10:12 AM, LiftingDad said: Do you know if the Queen Mary is coed or single sex? Thanks Mark newsenmark@gmail.com It's the first time I'll be on this ship. Based on the deck plans I've seen, it does appear that there are separate sauna, steam and thermal suite areas for male and female passengers that are within the spa area. Does anyone know if these are limited only to passengers receiving spa treatments or with some paid spa access option? Or are these available for free to anyone? Also, I see 2 "steam" areas designated outside of the spa facility, but no reference to gender. I also don't see any layouts for the locker room areas. Anyone have intel on either of these as well? 26 minutes ago, pke-atlanta said: Hi, all, looking forward to finally getting back to cruising and have booked a sailing on the Norwegian Pearl. It's the first time I'll be on this ship. Based on the deck plans I've seen, it does appear that there are separate sauna, steam and thermal suite areas for male and female passengers that are within the spa area. Does anyone know if these are limited only to passengers receiving spa treatments or with some paid spa access option? Or are these available for free to anyone? Also, I see 2 "steam" areas designated outside of the spa facility, but no reference to gender. I also don't see any layouts for the locker room areas. Anyone have intel on either of these as well? You can get a pass for the cruise , the men only area has a great sauna and steam, i think the 6 man jacuzzi may have been removed and replaced with single ones. There is also a free steam roo in mens locker room off the gym. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CntPAcruiser Posted June 17, 2021 #1115 Share Posted June 17, 2021 The current report (June 2021) from Adventure of the Seas is that the steam and saunas facilities are closed for social distancing purposes, and the fitness center likewise has social distancing signage. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willcan Posted June 25, 2021 #1116 Share Posted June 25, 2021 On 6/16/2021 at 10:09 PM, CntPAcruiser said: The current report (June 2021) from Adventure of the Seas is that the steam and saunas facilities are closed for social distancing purposes, and the fitness center likewise has social distancing signage. I hope that is short lived. If everyone is vaccinated why do the sauna and steam rooms need to be closed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willcan Posted June 26, 2021 #1117 Share Posted June 26, 2021 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybeachboy Posted June 27, 2021 #1118 Share Posted June 27, 2021 Has anyone been on any of the UK 'staycation' cruises, & if so was the sauna/steam facility open? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexdw Posted June 27, 2021 #1119 Share Posted June 27, 2021 18 hours ago, 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. I can only speak for the Jewel Class ships(Jewel, pearl,Jade, Gem) They all have free steam in mens locker room off the Gym. The fee paying spa is great as it has a men only section with huge windows and consists of sauna steam and hot tub. Well worth the fee they charge. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willcan Posted June 27, 2021 #1120 Share Posted June 27, 2021 7 hours ago, alexdw said: I can only speak for the Jewel Class ships(Jewel, pearl,Jade, Gem) They all have free steam in mens locker room off the Gym. The fee paying spa is great as it has a men only section with huge windows and consists of sauna steam and hot tub. Well worth the fee they charge. Thank you that is very helpful 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st34 Posted July 2, 2021 #1121 Share Posted July 2, 2021 On 6/27/2021 at 11:25 AM, billybeachboy said: Has anyone been on any of the UK 'staycation' cruises, & if so was the sauna/steam facility open? Disney Magic sauna and gym changing rooms closed. The gym is open and you have to book slots but you must arrive ready to work out and wear a mask while working out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ouse456 Posted July 3, 2021 #1122 Share Posted July 3, 2021 6 hours ago, st34 said: 6 hours ago, st34 said: Disney Magic sauna and gym changing rooms closed. The gym is open and you have to book slots but you must arrive ready to work out and wear a mask while working out! I am wondering if the rules for closing sauna and steam will be uniformly enforced and whether the rules for closure will vary according to country of the ship's registation, the cruise line, and/or the port being visited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cenotediver Posted July 11, 2021 #1123 Share Posted July 11, 2021 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexdw Posted July 11, 2021 #1124 Share Posted July 11, 2021 Would love to hear from anyone in the group that is going on a cruise if they find the saunas and steam are open. Just booked a Transatlantic crossing FtLauderdale to Rome for next April on HAL Niew Statendam, been on sister ship Koeningsdam which has a great free sauna with large window, you have to know where to look for it( close to the entrance of the spa but not signed) and usually on the first day the door is closed to encourage people to sign up for the coed spa. Let me know if anyone else is going on this cruise, nice to connect with like minded cruisers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RD64 Posted July 12, 2021 #1125 Share Posted July 12, 2021 I was just checking out the April transats - the Nieuw Amsterdam itinerary looks like the best of the four. Mind you the NA free sauna does not have any windows, and is rather small. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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