Are the hot and cold plunges still in the Men's Sauna area in the Star Spa?

[valleyvillage]

One of my favorite parts of the Mandara Spa on the Star is the Men's Sauna/Steam area. It is my understanding that the ship was originally designed for an Asian market, and so consequently there are some nifty touches.

I especially love the hot and cold plunges! You can get hot in the sauna and then cool off in the plunge. Bracing.

I wonder if they are still there since the refurbishment this year. Thanks for any news!

[cvpends]

I don't know the answer, but am also wondering. Additionally, the on-line description of the thermal suite mentions heated mosaic loungers, yet reviews say there are none. Is it possible that they were added during the recent refurbishment?

[valleyvillage]

Yes, I understand the heated loungers were part of that refurbishment. I am definitely getting the pass, even if no plunge.

[albertamom]

Yes, I understand the heated loungers were part of that refurbishment. I am definitely getting the pass, even if no plunge.

 

Hi fellow Panama traveller. I was definitely wanting to get spa passes for our cruise, but the one video I've found of the Star's thermal suite seems to show that the co-ed part is very small, with only one hot tub. Hubby and I would want to experience it together, but it seems to be set up for separate male and female experiences. Is that true?

 

I did read that the heated loungers were added, but I wonder if they re-designed any of the other features?

[valleyvillage]

The hot tub, bubble loungers and the lap pool are all co-ed. Several posters have confirmed that they did replace the old loungers with heated tile loungers!

The steam and sauna are not co-ed.

But it is really a wonderful place to relax!

[albertamom]

The hot tub, bubble loungers and the lap pool are all co-ed. Several posters have confirmed that they did replace the old loungers with heated tile loungers!

The steam and sauna are not co-ed.

But it is really a wonderful place to relax!

 

Ugh! I just realized that the video I was looking at is for the Jewel (I'm considering it for Alaska). I found the one for the Star and it looks fabulous! I can't wait! :D

[victory2020]

Does the Star have a free steam room available?

[valleyvillage]

Does the Star have a free steam room available?

 

The steam room on the Star is within the Spa, which is not free. But SO worth it!