Same Sex Sauna/Steam

[boatfun58]

Want to try Norwegian Cruise line but want to be sure the sauna/steam room is same-sex only. My idea of a great sauna is NOT wearing swimwear. It's just not the same and would not consider going on a ship that has co-ed sauna. Thank you!

[SPacificbound]

It would be best to ask on the NCL portion of CC.

[BlueRiband]

Welcome to Cruise Critic boatfun58. As suggested you might find if specific NCL ships have same gender saunas on the NCL board:

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=107

 

If this is a deal breaker for you, your choices will be very limited. Since real estate is precious on a ship most have co-ed, swimsuit required, saunas. Some newer and larger ships may have private facilities that allow one to enjoy a sauna au nautural.

[spookwife]

Want to try Norwegian Cruise line but want to be sure the sauna/steam room is same-sex only. My idea of a great sauna is NOT wearing swimwear. It's just not the same and would not consider going on a ship that has co-ed sauna. Thank you!

 

 

saunas require swimwear no matter what

[K&RCurt]

saunas require swimwear no matter what

 

Now that is not true at all!

[Lerin]

Welcome to Cruise Critic boatfun58. As suggested you might find if specific NCL ships have same gender saunas on the NCL board:

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=107

 

If this is a deal breaker for you, your choices will be very limited. Since real estate is precious on a ship most have co-ed, swimsuit required, saunas. Some newer and larger ships may have private facilities that allow one to enjoy a sauna au nautural.

Nearly every ship I've been on had same sex facilities-usually located in the locker rooms. OP ask on the NC board or just check out the deck plan of your ship. And of course clothing (or lack thereof) is your preference just as it is on land.

[boatfun58]

Thanks! Maybe I could just ask a travel agent if they could help answer that question.

[GUT2407]

Thanks! Maybe I could just ask a travel agent if they could help answer that question.

 

I seriously doubt they'd know.

[.manu.]

I was on the Norwegian Epic. They have a separate sauna in the locker room. With a stunning view of the ocean. I do not remember if there was a steam room too.

 

It's always a discussion whether to wear a swimsuit or not. The European have a different view on that topic than the Americans. But I saw both. And only one woman left a bit offended when a man entered the mixed sauna unclothed.

[iheartbda]

Thanks! Maybe I could just ask a travel agent if they could help answer that question.

Best bet is still to ask on the NCL board.

[SuiteTraveler]

On NCL, it depends on the ship. The Epic does have a same sex sauna and steam room in the ladies locker room (don't know about the men's.) There are also co-ed facilities as well in another area of the spa.

[calliopecruiser]

saunas require swimwear no matter what

 

Good heavens, no. A towel to sit on is sufficient in many places. And it's much nicer without, IMO.

[Donder1]

Good heavens, no. A towel to sit on is sufficient in many places. And it's much nicer without, IMO.

 

.Yuck, naked and no towel! Please, at least sit on a towel :eek:

[calliopecruiser]

.Yuck, naked and no towel! Please, at least sit on a towel :eek:

LOL, I meant without a bathing suit, not without a towel.

[MMR555]

Want to try Norwegian Cruise line but want to be sure the sauna/steam room is same-sex only. My idea of a great sauna is NOT wearing swimwear. It's just not the same and would not consider going on a ship that has co-ed sauna. Thank you!

 

The Escape is co-ed.

[SuiteTraveler]

Getaway and Breakaway only have co-ed steam and sauna as well. I believe the Gem class ships may have sex segregated steam and sauna, but not 100% certain.

[MrMan]

Jade is same sex and naked