twodjs Posted April 14, 2021 #1051 Share Posted April 14, 2021 On Holland America, the newest ships are the Pinnacle-class. The Koningsdam and the Nieuw Statendam both have the great floor-to-ceiling, ocean facing windows. The third ship, the Rotterdam should be the same design - but the first sailing isn't until August, 2021. Keep in mind that this single sex free sauna is open to all, but is never promoted. In fact the large door to the sauna is always closed during spa tours the first day, as they are promoting the paid spa features. It is down the hall and around the corner from the lockers. Worth the search! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexdw Posted April 14, 2021 #1052 Share Posted April 14, 2021 1 hour ago, twodjs said: On Holland America, the newest ships are the Pinnacle-class. The Koningsdam and the Nieuw Statendam both have the great floor-to-ceiling, ocean facing windows. The third ship, the Rotterdam should be the same design - but the first sailing isn't until August, 2021. Keep in mind that this single sex free sauna is open to all, but is never promoted. In fact the large door to the sauna is always closed during spa tours the first day, as they are promoting the paid spa features. It is down the hall and around the corner from the lockers. Worth the search! I heard about the sauna on the konkoningsdam via a post on this site. The door was closed the day of embarkation but open when we set sail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twodjs Posted April 14, 2021 #1053 Share Posted April 14, 2021 7 minutes ago, alexdw said: I heard about the sauna on the konkoningsdam via a post on this site. The door was closed the day of embarkation but open when we set sail. Good to know...Sail away - then the sauna - what a perfect way to start a cruise! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybeachboy Posted April 16, 2021 #1054 Share Posted April 16, 2021 On 4/14/2021 at 9:08 PM, twodjs said: Good to know...Sail away - then the sauna - what a perfect way to start a cruise! I've often been in the sauna as the ship sails away 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiftingDad Posted April 16, 2021 #1055 Share Posted April 16, 2021 6 hours ago, billybeachboy said: I've often been in the sauna as the ship sails away 🙂 Could not agree more! Best way to relax and get into Cruise Mood 🙂 Mark newsenmark@gmail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiftingDad Posted April 16, 2021 #1056 Share Posted April 16, 2021 On 6/20/2020 at 4:58 PM, Cruise Stud said: Hi there. I will be more than happy to help out. Send me a private message and we can chat in detail. Please add me to you chat list, Mark newsenmark@gmail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taco’s Dad Posted April 26, 2021 #1057 Share Posted April 26, 2021 On 6/21/2020 at 6:41 AM, Cruise Stud said: On 6/20/2020 at 3:01 PM, Wilkinson1 said: Hi don’t really want to put that out on here for privacy ! Understood. I have tons of insight for you. Thanks. Could you also message gmail mikeharp2021 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybeachboy Posted April 26, 2021 #1058 Share Posted April 26, 2021 Are there any guys on this thread that are sailing on the upcoming UK residents only cruises that are starting next month? If so I'd be keen so know if the sauna/steam facilities are open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taco’s Dad Posted April 26, 2021 #1059 Share Posted April 26, 2021 On 6/20/2020 at 2:48 PM, Cruise Stud said: Yes it says the same for me. That is strange. Do you have an email address, kik, or WhatsApp to reach you at? Cruise stud. Could you contact me also. Mikeharp2021 Gmail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiftingDad Posted April 28, 2021 #1060 Share Posted April 28, 2021 On 4/26/2021 at 3:29 PM, Taco’s Dad said: Cruise stud. Could you contact me also. Mikeharp2021 Gmail Please contact me as well marknewsen1@gmail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edhug55 Posted April 29, 2021 #1061 Share Posted April 29, 2021 I have to agree that the sauna on the Koningsdam is terrific. Not much excitement but it has a huge window looking out to the sea. Although the sauna that you were packed in like very happy sardines sounds like fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiftingDad Posted April 29, 2021 #1062 Share Posted April 29, 2021 3 hours ago, Edhug55 said: I have to agree that the sauna on the Koningsdam is terrific. Not much excitement but it has a huge window looking out to the sea. Although the sauna that you were packed in like very happy sardines sounds like fun. Is this off of the mens locker room? I mean do you have to change into a suit then strip in the sauna? Or do you just wear a towel going from the locker room to the sauna? Happy to chat anytime, Mark marknewsen1@gmail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twodjs Posted April 29, 2021 #1063 Share Posted April 29, 2021 You can just wear a towel but the hall is used by men and women. What the hell...go for it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RD64 Posted April 29, 2021 #1064 Share Posted April 29, 2021 Is the location on the Koningsdam the same as the Vista class? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twodjs Posted April 29, 2021 #1065 Share Posted April 29, 2021 (edited) 3 hours ago, RD64 said: Is the location on the Koningsdam the same as the Vista class? No, completely different. On the port side but much larger, with big floor-to-ceiling windows looking out to the sea, three showers and even a bucket full of cold water mounted on the wall - pull the chain if you dare. Plenty of towels and some hooks for your clothes. Still free, single-sex and a big improvement, in my opinion. Edited April 29, 2021 by twodjs spelling 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiftingDad Posted April 29, 2021 #1066 Share Posted April 29, 2021 33 minutes ago, twodjs said: No, completely different. On the port side but much larger, with big floor-to-ceiling windows looking out to the sea, three showers and even a bucket full of cold water mounted on the wall - pull the chain if you dare. Plenty of towels and some hooks for your clothes. Still free, single-sex and a big improvement, in my opinion. At least the Pinnacle Class are new builds with good facilities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edhug55 Posted April 29, 2021 #1067 Share Posted April 29, 2021 There are lockers in the changing room and bath robes to use to walk to the sauna which is down the hallway a little way. A somewhat awkward setup but worth the effort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RD64 Posted April 30, 2021 #1068 Share Posted April 30, 2021 Thank you!!! Sounds good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RD64 Posted April 30, 2021 #1069 Share Posted April 30, 2021 I like the windows concept - nice to see the sunset at night, or the sun shining in in the middle of the afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edhug55 Posted April 30, 2021 #1070 Share Posted April 30, 2021 32 minutes ago, RD64 said: I like the windows concept - nice to see the sunset at night, or the sun shining in in the middle of the afternoon. That was a very pleasant surprise. I am a little late to the party of enjoying a sauna on cruises and up to experiencing the fantastic one on the Koningsdam I believe the only other ship that I tried the sauna was on the Noordam which had a very small one, again down the hall from the changing room. I do like the ones that have the sauna right in the changing room such as the Rotterdam but then you forfeit the window. Sure hope to be able to go on another cruise someday soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RD64 Posted April 30, 2021 #1071 Share Posted April 30, 2021 It is a toss up - window vs no window. The older Carnival ships had / have it right. Big windows and side by side sauna / steam. The Vista class on HAL (including Noordam) seem more of an after thought. On Princess the Ruby / Crown / Carib have nice spacious sauna / steam facilities, albeit with no windows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RD64 Posted April 30, 2021 #1072 Share Posted April 30, 2021 Edhug - did you do your Noordam cruise from Australia? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edhug55 Posted April 30, 2021 #1073 Share Posted April 30, 2021 1 hour ago, RD64 said: Edhug - did you do your Noordam cruise from Australia? No, that was an Alaska trip from Vancouver. I actually spend most of my time in Fort Lauderdale but thankfully have been here in Australia for the past year. Have you heard whether HAL is going to make vaccines mandatory? I won’t be going on a ship unless everyone is vaccinated. Wanting to do Antarctica early next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RD64 Posted April 30, 2021 #1074 Share Posted April 30, 2021 Sauna with windows would definitely be great for scenic Alaska. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st34 Posted May 1, 2021 #1075 Share Posted May 1, 2021 On 4/26/2021 at 9:56 AM, billybeachboy said: Are there any guys on this thread that are sailing on the upcoming UK residents only cruises that are starting next month? If so I'd be keen so know if the sauna/steam facilities are open. I’m booked on the Disney Magic in July! No confirmation of the sauna is open or closed as yet. I’ll let you know the result! 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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