Oosterdam/Zuiderdam Spa Question

[cruisetolearn]

There have been some different posts about whether or not there is a charge for steam/sauna on the newer ships. I have two questions:
1. Are the steam/sauna facilities still separate for men/women or are they coed?
2. Is there are charge for the use of just steam/sauna? I realize the hydro-therapy pool is usually a fee-based luxury.
Thanks.

[Stapleton1]

Am taking my first HAL cruise next month. Would like to know if there is a charge for use of exercise equipment (treadmills, stairclimbers, etc.)

[kruzkeen]

I and others have asked this question in the past and received differing answers. If you do a seach on STEAM VISTA you will get serveral threads.

On the Oosterdam last winter I was told by the Spa people that you had to pay for a simple shower, steam or sauna which many like after a work out.
Another poster on the Westerdam said they did not have to.

The gym is still free to use most of the machines but there is a charge for classes.

[Candy]

Zuiderdam has a free sauna located between the Lido pool and the Spa reception desk.

Candy <-- will do the Thermal Suite this time