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Just now, tonygcharles said:

No

Its paid only

And coed/ shared areas

Not the nicest of places either in my opinion 

Thank you, do you know if Anthem of the seas is the same setup.

Looking at RC Alure of the seas, does anyone know if this has free steam and sauna?

On 4/7/2019 at 12:16 AM, RydingWaves said:

Hi, just of the NCL Jade, April 1st.  On the Jewel Class ships (Jewel, Jade, Gem and Pearl) they have a sauna in the men's room of the Gym.  The thermal suite which was $219 for 10 days was single sex with all the works.  But they have changed the rules to state that a swim suit is required at all times.  These notices are posted on all doors and walls and entrances to the sauna and steam room too.  Everyone followed this except for me and another passenger.  

 

Unfortunately there were no detailed conversations in the steam room or sauna because of this rule.  Plus I never saw more than 8 other people use the spa.  I mean to say that I saw the same 8 people over the 10 day cruise, usually one or two in the spa at a time.  I have decided that I will not pay for a thermal spa on any future cruises as the single sex thermal spas are being phased out.

 

One other note:  on the Jade, they are remodeling the spa to match the other ships in the class in November of 2020.  The Jewel is being remodeled in September of 2020.  They are removing the whirlpool in the single sex sides and replacing them with individual tub style hot tubs.

 

I was on the Jade this April, probably one of the naked guys. The sign that says swimsuit required is on the door that leads to the coed area and that is what it refers to, not the single sex area, that is clothing optional.

Was on the sister ship Konnigsdam earlier this year, same sauna set up which is not that easy to find as it is not in the changing room but through a door close to theentrance to the paid spa area. The sauna and steam in the paid area requires bathing suits. The single sex one does not require bathing suitas and when i was on the ship most men went naked.

On 10/27/2019 at 9:09 PM, CntPAcruiser said:

 

The one we know the details of is Navigator of the Seas. In addition to being moved and greatly shrunk in size, the fitness center now has no locker rooms at all, just restrooms and a locker area. There are no free saunas/steam rooms on Navigator, though apparently there is a small sauna or steam room in the spa for paying spa guests only. They did not put in a thermal suite. Welcome to the "crap-lified" Navigator.

That is a shame, I will not cruise on any ship that doesn't have a make only sauna,steam or spa Facility.

On 2/25/2017 at 3:26 PM, GaryR6273 said:

Hi all,

 

I am just wondering if any cruise line these days employs male massage therapists. I have been told by many staff on many different sailings that there are only female therapists on staff. I believe that Steiner and Canyon Ranch only employ female therapists, but wasn't sure if anyone had encountered a male therapist on any of their voyages.

 

I always enjoy getting a massage on vacation, but typically prefer male therapists who can 'really get in there' to loosen up the knots.

Great male masseurs on Cunard Queen Victoria.

4 hours ago, TexasCruiseDude said:

There is a free dry sauna in the Men's locker room on the Seaside. Here is my detailed review from earlier this year: 

 

 

Great, thanks for the info.

Yes have had many good conversations in both. The paid for area is quite pricey but worth it especially when one has a lot of sea days. It is not cheap, think it was about.$240 for a 15 day cruise.

On 4/6/2019 at 10:43 PM, willcan said:

Does anyone have any information on Norwegian ships? I'm looking for a ship with a free single sex sauna and steam room possibly off the gym.  Also wonder if any are open 24/7. 

NCL jewel class ships have free steam room in mens locker room. The spa has a great mens only area with sauna  Steam and jacuzzi. This is a fee paying area but well worth it.

Can anyone tell me if there are free men only sauna and steam on MSC ships.