TheRealBabushka

They indicated it will be offline the first 10 out of 14 days. The last 4 days of the cruise are port days. Effectively on the days the facilities would be most utilised, they aren’t available.

Folks on this thread have been so supportive. Thank you so much. Really appreciate the comments and photos. I'll report back whilst on the cruise how we're coping! It's just ridiculous how HAL is decommissioning a feature of the ship so integral on sea days. We've got 7 straight sea days and they've chosen to take it offline then! Ridiculous!

That's a relief! At least we'll have that! Our cruising days revolves around eating, going to the gym, fitness classes and the spa, with most of our time spent in the thermal suites. We were sat around last night wondering what we're going to do on a 14 day voyage! Holland America has cancelled Lincoln Centre Stage - that was the only entertainment we enjoy. We were left a bit stumped, to say the least.

We just found out for our upcoming 14 day transatlantic cruise that the hydropool is being repaired. HAL cancelled our Thermal Suite passes (refunds have not come through yet). This is a HUGE letdown for us and has put a real dampener on the entire trip. Can we assume the free sauna is available still?