billybeachboy Posted June 15, 2011 #176 Share Posted June 15, 2011 Not long back from a fortnight on this great ship. The layout of the mens sauna/steam area is exactly the same as on Explorer - see my earlier posting # 112. The whole area was spotless & the attendant made frequent visits whilst I was there, also there were always plenty of clean towels to be had. Sadly on this particular cruise the area was always fairly quiet, with the same 5/6 guys seen most days. I'm quite sure that many guys are not aware that these facilities are available as they are not mentioned in any onboard ship info that I could find. I already have my next cruise booked for the autumn, so any info on Adventure would be gratefully received. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RlrCstr Posted July 1, 2011 #177 Share Posted July 1, 2011 Just back from Enchantment of the Seas, which was not very enchanting. No steam or sauna, tiny gym area. I called to book a massage, and no masseurs on this ship. I wasn't enchanted by that, although the rest of the ship was nice. On Rhapsody next week, so will let you know about that one. I hope it has male only facilities where I can go 'european'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happytraveller Posted July 9, 2011 #178 Share Posted July 9, 2011 sorry to hear of your disappointment, but i would have been also. If i use the gym facilities i always like to finish off in the sauna or steam after. On the MSC Orchestra in October so hope that has the facilities Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furrphy Posted July 16, 2011 #179 Share Posted July 16, 2011 Hi, I've narrowed my cruise options down to these three ships. Can anyone give me the latest on the men's steam/sauna facilities on these ships? From past threads, Navigator sounds great - but just want to double check that RC haven't ripped out the facilities! Thanks guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wwwnet5 Posted July 25, 2011 #180 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Has anyone been on the Norwegian Gem and can provide so info on the men's spa? Separate men's/women's facilities, crowded, worth the visit? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimswims Posted July 25, 2011 #181 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Has anyone been on the Norwegian Gem and can provide so info on the men's spa? Separate men's/women's facilities, crowded, worth the visit? Thanks I will be on the Gem in less than 2 weeks. I was on the Pearl last year which is the sister ship to the Gem. There is a charge to use the spa. The men's and women's facilities are separate. The men's area has a steam room, large sauna with forward facing panoramic views. Also, there are 2 individual jacuzzi's, lounge chairs for relaxing, open showers for a quick rinse, and a cold water plunge pool. There are also showers in the bathroom area. The co-ed area has a cool rainforest shower, large hot tub, hydro pool with jets/stations, and heated tile loungers. I never thought that the men's area was crowded. The co-ed area was crowded at times but quiet other times. I hope that this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happytraveller Posted July 26, 2011 #182 Share Posted July 26, 2011 I was on the Azamara Quest 2 years ago, fantastic ship, and if you get Captain Carl, superb. Regards your query for facilities. The gym is good size, and changing rooms are no too bad. There is a large steamroom which often varied in persons using it. The facilities are single sex only and no co-ed. Am on the P&O Oriana in January and hope they have same type of facilities. Also doing the MSC Orchestra in October. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GigglewolfOfTheSeas Posted August 3, 2011 Author #183 Share Posted August 3, 2011 Glad you enjoyed the Indy!! The Adventure's men's locker room is virtually identical to that on the Explorer and, as such, similar to the Indy. BON VOYAGE!! :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybeachboy Posted August 3, 2011 #184 Share Posted August 3, 2011 Thanks for the info Gigglewolf, much appreciated. 6 weeks & 3 days to go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bill Posted August 4, 2011 #185 Share Posted August 4, 2011 Does anyone know the cost of the use of the sauna and steamroom on the Allure. I hear that it is not complimentary and you have to pay an additional fee to use them. Are there saunas and steamroom that can be used even if you don't have a spa treatment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GigglewolfOfTheSeas Posted August 4, 2011 Author #186 Share Posted August 4, 2011 From what I've read, the Allure (& Oasis) only has a co-ed steam & sauna area, with 4 tiled/heated loungers, for use only by guests having spa services. Most of the avid spa users that have commented on the Allure or Oasis' steam & sauna areas have been VERY disappointed with this set-up and with the size of the facilities (considering the ships carry over 5400 passengers, each). Hope you have a good time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bill Posted August 5, 2011 #187 Share Posted August 5, 2011 well that is dissapointing...was looking forward to a relaxing time at the spa in the evenng. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GigglewolfOfTheSeas Posted August 5, 2011 Author #188 Share Posted August 5, 2011 My apologies, Jim Bill. Didn't intend to put a 'downer' on your plans, but just wanted to share the info I'd heard. If you find a different arrangement from what I've described, please feel-free to share here later. I'm sure you'll still have a great holiday. Bon voyage!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bill Posted August 5, 2011 #189 Share Posted August 5, 2011 I M going on the Allure in November, I will give you an update when I get back. If anyone has any first hand information about the Allure and what to do and not do it would be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry2623 Posted August 15, 2011 #190 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Does anybody know if you have to pay to use the Sauna and Steam room on Mariner of the seas . I do enjoy my Sauna and Steam room at the end of the Day. I much prefer the men only ones where you do no have to wear wet bathing costumes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GigglewolfOfTheSeas Posted August 15, 2011 Author #191 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Currently, one does not need to pay to use the steam & sauna facilities aboard the Mariner of the Seas. They are located within the men's locker room, shared by both the spa and fitness areas. In order to get a locker key, go to the reception desk for the spa, and trade your cabin keycard for a locker key; they will keep your keycard while you're lounging (much safer than leaving your possessions on a bench in the locker room, in my opionion). The facilities on this ship are quite spacious and you should find them quite enjoyable. Bon voyage!! :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimswims Posted August 15, 2011 #192 Share Posted August 15, 2011 I will be on the Gem in less than 2 weeks. I was on the Pearl last year which is the sister ship to the Gem. There is a charge to use the spa. The men's and women's facilities are separate. The men's area has a steam room, large sauna with forward facing panoramic views. Also, there are 2 individual jacuzzi's, lounge chairs for relaxing, open showers for a quick rinse, and a cold water plunge pool. There are also showers in the bathroom area. The co-ed area has a cool rainforest shower, large hot tub, hydro pool with jets/stations, and heated tile loungers. I never thought that the men's area was crowded. The co-ed area was crowded at times but quiet other times. I hope that this helps. Just got off the Gem yesterday and there are a few differences in the Gem Spa area than what we had on the NCL Pearl. There was no cold plunge pool in the men's thermal suite. Also, there was no rain shower in the co-ed area either. The rest was the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bill Posted August 17, 2011 #193 Share Posted August 17, 2011 Does anyone know how far out from sail date you can book your nightly entertainment on the Allure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mermen Posted August 18, 2011 #194 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Hi JimBill: You might want to go on the Royal Caribbean main thread to post this question, as this thread discusses gyms, work-out facilities, spa, sauna and steam configuarations (rants and raves) for the cruiselines. This link should take you there, good luck! Please share your thoughts on the spa facilities on the Allure when you come back! :) http://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=83 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waldorf Posted August 21, 2011 #195 Share Posted August 21, 2011 Does anybody know if you have to pay to use the Sauna and Steam room on Mariner of the seas . I do enjoy my Sauna and Steam room at the end of the Day. I much prefer the men only ones where you do no have to wear wet bathing costumes We were on the Mariner in July and it was still free of charge then :) The cleaning was not up to the normal standard though, we noticed a used Bandaid on the steam room floor three day running, the towels quickly ran out as well :( We might give Royal Caribbean a miss for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RlrCstr Posted August 27, 2011 #196 Share Posted August 27, 2011 Before I book my next Royal Carib. cruise..... I am just checking. Are the Oasis, Allure, and Enchantment the only ships in the Royal fleet that do not have free sauna and steam rooms in the men's locker areas? Can anyone add other ships that I need to know won't have separate facilites. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GigglewolfOfTheSeas Posted August 29, 2011 Author #197 Share Posted August 29, 2011 In addition to the vessels you listed in your 8/26/11 post, the Monarch of the Seas, to my knowledge, no longer offers ANY steam or sauna opportunities onboard. Additionally, while there is a tiny steam 'cabinet' offered on the Majesty of the Seas in the small men's locker room, in my opinion it isn't worth using (and I'm usually an avid user of such facilities when available). Happy Sailing :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RlrCstr Posted August 30, 2011 #198 Share Posted August 30, 2011 Thanks for the reply. I just booked Mariner, which I have sailed on, and Liberty which I read does have separate and good facilities. So am feeling safe with those choices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bill Posted September 5, 2011 #199 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Just booked an Alaskian cruise..can anyone tell me the how the spa facilities are on this ship? Steam rooms..saunas...in locker room or coed...free or a charge...thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waldorf Posted September 5, 2011 #200 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Not been on Radiance although have sailed on her sister ships Jewel and Brilliance. The sauna, steam etc are our favourites, free of charge and separate men and women's. Sure you will enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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