alexdw Posted March 30, 2022 #1276 Share Posted March 30, 2022 3 minutes ago, RD64 said: Have you done Alaska in September before. I have only been in July. Thoughts on temps? Did Alaska in Sept 2017 was one of the last ships of the season. It was not too cold and had some very clear days to view the glaciers. Also no bugs !! There was a fair bit of rain but sporadic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twodjs Posted March 31, 2022 #1277 Share Posted March 31, 2022 Weather can be iffy in September. We were there twice last year - once in August and once in September. Be prepared for cold and rain and bring clothes you can layer. Probably in the 50s but in the 40s near the glaciers. But it can surprise you and be nice. Alaska is stunningly beautiful! We live close to Seatle, so it's just a couple of hour drive to the cruise port there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkacruiser Posted March 31, 2022 #1278 Share Posted March 31, 2022 On 3/30/2022 at 2:15 PM, Djb4CC said: Just got off a 10 day on the Eurodam and while it is just the small sauna, it was totally dead, never saw a single person. And unless the stewards were being extra vigilant, I only ever saw one or two missing towels from the stack I think that many guests are unaware that this free sauna exists. I patronize the Hydrotherapy Pool and Thermal Suite and it has been my experience that the Stewards are very vigilant in keeping the towels supplied there. I imagine that the same personnel are also supposed to keep an eye on the free sauna as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twodjs Posted March 31, 2022 #1279 Share Posted March 31, 2022 That lack of knowledge of the free saunas on Holland America ships comes from their promotion of ONLY the fee based Thermal Suite packages. We all learn by word of mouth and CruiseCritic. Because the lockers are located away from the saunas, I'll often use the changing room/showers and mention in conversation about the available saunas. By the end of the cruise, several new faces. The reaction always is "Damn, wish I'd known 5 days ago...". 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCOguy Posted April 3, 2022 #1280 Share Posted April 3, 2022 Are the sauna experiences better/friendlier guys on RCL or Carnival? I know the cruise experience between the 2 is vastly different but I only have a few days to take a cruise and those are my only two options. I'm glad to hear that RCL has reopened their areas. The Mariner is my only RCL option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iramack Posted April 4, 2022 #1281 Share Posted April 4, 2022 (edited) On 3/27/2022 at 7:02 PM, twodjs said: The sauna on the K-class ships is definitely the best design Holland America has. We're back again on K-dam this Thanksgiving in Mexico. An easy 7 day out of San Diego. Just booked that Thanksgiving cruise for myself. Looking forward to some great sauna views, both inside and out the window!! :-) See you there! Edited April 4, 2022 by iramack sp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twodjs Posted April 4, 2022 #1282 Share Posted April 4, 2022 Good choice! And three sea days gives everybody plenty of time to chill... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twodjs Posted April 4, 2022 #1283 Share Posted April 4, 2022 Iramack, checking some of your other posts, looks like you're on Ovation in July. I just finished a Panama Canal cruise on Ovation in February. Love Seabourn! They have a small to medium sized sauna in the locker area and a couple of nice showers as well. Enjoy that cruise too! See you in November. Howard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iramack Posted April 4, 2022 #1284 Share Posted April 4, 2022 Yes Howard I am sailing on Seabourn in July. I have been on the smaller ones (1 time each) and enjoyed the facilities on those as well. It's one of the main reasons I cruise. I just really enjoy my "Spa Time" Steve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexdw Posted April 4, 2022 #1285 Share Posted April 4, 2022 I may have asked before but Is anyone on HAL Nieuw Statendam Transatlantic crossing April 17th? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Repositioner Posted April 5, 2022 #1286 Share Posted April 5, 2022 On 3/27/2022 at 7:02 PM, twodjs said: The sauna on the K-class ships is definitely the best design Holland America has. Is "K class" the same as "Pinnacle class"? With respect to sauna facilities, is the Rotterdam a good choice? Thx. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexdw Posted April 5, 2022 #1287 Share Posted April 5, 2022 1 hour ago, Repositioner said: Is "K class" the same as "Pinnacle class"? With respect to sauna facilities, is the Rotterdam a good choice? Thx. There is no K class on HAL. Pinnacle Vlass ships in my opinion have the best saunas as they have a large window and are single sex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twodjs Posted April 5, 2022 #1288 Share Posted April 5, 2022 1 hour ago, Repositioner said: Is "K class" the same as "Pinnacle class"? With respect to sauna facilities, is the Rotterdam a good choice? Thx. Alexdw beat me to it. Yes, I mistyped before. Both Koningsdam and Rotterdam are Pinnacle Class ships. It would be a great chice (their newest ship) with a similar sauna setup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkacruiser Posted April 6, 2022 #1289 Share Posted April 6, 2022 20 hours ago, twodjs said: Alexdw beat me to it. Yes, I mistyped before. Both Koningsdam and Rotterdam are Pinnacle Class ships. It would be a great chice (their newest ship) with a similar sauna setup. And, the Hydrotherapy Pool on the Pinnacle Class ships was slightly designed from the other ships. The change was definitely positive and they made the Thermal Suite larger with more heated ceramic beds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Repositioner Posted April 6, 2022 #1290 Share Posted April 6, 2022 Thanks for the help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShipWalker Posted April 6, 2022 #1291 Share Posted April 6, 2022 (edited) On 3/26/2022 at 10:02 PM, Edhug55 said: ...Has anyone been on HAL Noordam lately? There used to be a very cozy (tiny) sauna but I don’t see it in the database and it’s difficult to tell from the deck plans whether it’s still there.... I will be there on the 24th this month. As others mentioned earlier I expect it to be the same as on the other ships. Will verify and add details to DB at some point. Cruise Ship Steam/Sauna Database Edited April 6, 2022 by ShipWalker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rag2 Posted April 17, 2022 #1292 Share Posted April 17, 2022 Heard the Saunas and Steamrooms are now open on Royal Caribbean ships, anyone can confirm this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willcan Posted April 17, 2022 #1293 Share Posted April 17, 2022 Yes I can confirm that Royal has opened saunas and steam rooms. At least in the USA. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCOguy Posted April 19, 2022 #1294 Share Posted April 19, 2022 Sailing solo on the Carnival Freedom May 5 for a 4 day. Hope to meet some friendly guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windstar Posted April 20, 2022 #1295 Share Posted April 20, 2022 I am considering a cruise on the Grand Princess. Does anybody have some first-hand knowledge on how the Grand's sauna and steamrooms are laid out? When I look at the Grand Princess deck plans, the sauna/steamroom seem to be a strange design, not very private, and appear to open out directly to a public deck...certainly not conducive to enjoying them "European Style" s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birmingham Cruisers Posted April 21, 2022 #1296 Share Posted April 21, 2022 Does anyone have experience of steam and sauna facilities on Regent Seven Seas Splendor? Taking a delayed celebration cruise in July. Also be pleased to hear from any guys on the voyage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twodjs Posted April 21, 2022 #1297 Share Posted April 21, 2022 Anyone else on the Viking Sea May 13th out of Venice? Pretty port intensive cruise but all Viking ships have a nice free spa area that even includes a snow room. The men's and women's locker/shower areas each have a decent sized sauna and cold plunge. It's a cruise line worth considering. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ships and Dip Posted April 22, 2022 #1298 Share Posted April 22, 2022 On 4/20/2022 at 4:10 AM, windstar said: I am considering a cruise on the Grand Princess. Does anybody have some first-hand knowledge on how the Grand's sauna and steamrooms are laid out? When I look at the Grand Princess deck plans, the sauna/steamroom seem to be a strange design, not very private, and appear to open out directly to a public deck...certainly not conducive to enjoying them "European Style" s I was on the Grand Princess a long time ago but yes I do recall that it just opens right out to the outside deck, so you’ll have to wear a bathing suit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twodjs Posted April 23, 2022 #1299 Share Posted April 23, 2022 Bummer about the Grand Princess. That setup wouldn't work for me. BTW, just pulled the plug on our Viking cruise out of Venice. So looking forward to it, but just had two friends on different ships test positive and are quarantined in hotels. Not a fun way to spend a very expensive vacation. Pushed ours all the way to mid-September 2023. Stay safe everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iramack Posted April 23, 2022 #1300 Share Posted April 23, 2022 On 4/21/2022 at 1:53 PM, twodjs said: Anyone else on the Viking Sea May 13th out of Venice? Pretty port intensive cruise but all Viking ships have a nice free spa area that even includes a snow room. The men's and women's locker/shower areas each have a decent sized sauna and cold plunge. It's a cruise line worth considering. I was on Viking in the Caribbean a few years back and YES the spa facilities are top notch. Men's area had Sauna, Plunge Pool, two Showers and plenty of lockers! Even had one of those swimsuit spinner/ringer machines so you can walk back to your suite in fairly dry trunks!! Good Product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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