janacin Posted February 15, 2016 #1 Share Posted February 15, 2016 For years I have enjoyed using the steam and sauna rooms after working out in the fitness center. On the newer vessels, (Royal and Regal) you need to buy a spa package now to use these rooms. I am sure that will follow on the rest of the Princess builds in the future. Why is Princess taking these things away from us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2wheelin Posted February 15, 2016 #2 Share Posted February 15, 2016 I also miss them and wish they would bring them back. I don't need a spa, just a sauna or steam room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphey Posted February 15, 2016 #3 Share Posted February 15, 2016 No kidding....hubby would go up for his steam, while I had the bathroom for myself. It was a perfect arrangement for getting ready for the evening. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjohn40787 Posted February 15, 2016 #4 Share Posted February 15, 2016 Are free steam/sauna available on the Coral Princess? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hcw80 Posted February 15, 2016 #5 Share Posted February 15, 2016 Yup. No steam, no sauna. The thermal suite is great but it is fee based. The changing room is smaller. Smaller balconies. More people. I also hate the no promenade deck. That is a deal breaker for me as I love walking around by the water and watching the world float past me. That is why the Royal Class ships don't really appeal to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JF - retired RRT Posted February 15, 2016 #6 Share Posted February 15, 2016 (edited) For years I have enjoyed using the steam and sauna rooms after working out in the fitness center. On the newer vessels, (Royal and Regal) you need to buy a spa package now to use these rooms. I am sure that will follow on the rest of the Princess builds in the future. Why is Princess taking these things away from us? $$$:rolleyes: Edited February 15, 2016 by JF - retired RRT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loonbeam Posted February 15, 2016 #7 Share Posted February 15, 2016 Money is a reason. The other (which is also $$$ related) is that for the most part they found that (as you have given) it wasn't being used as much for the gym folks as they were supplementary showers to make it easier to pack 3 and 4 in a cabin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blkspy Posted February 15, 2016 #8 Share Posted February 15, 2016 (edited) Yup. No steam, no sauna. The thermal suite is great but it is fee based. The changing room is smaller. Smaller balconies. More people. I also hate the no promenade deck. That is a deal breaker for me as I love walking around by the water and watching the world float past me. That is why the Royal Class ships don't really appeal to me. ROCKY TOP :) My daughter was a Track and Field Lady Vol class of 2014..She's finishing Grad School at the Univ of Memphis. We love Tennessee in my house:cool: On the Coral there is a Small Free Sauna in the men's locker room...BUT NO FREE STEAM ROOM OR BATHROOM!!!!!!!:eek: Never have I gone in a locker room that had no bathroom :eek: Edited February 15, 2016 by blkspy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hcw80 Posted February 15, 2016 #9 Share Posted February 15, 2016 ROCKY TOP :) My daughter was a Track and Field Lady Vol class of 2014..She's finishing Grad School at the Univ of Memphis. We love Tennessee in my house:cool: VFL (Vol For Life) Wishing your daughter the best. I'm in my early 60's (Yikes) and I still run on a daily basis. The good thing is that even though my times are getting slower, my competition is literally dying off. I can't do dreadmills. That is why I need a deck I can move around on and see scenery. The top deck tracks don't do it for me as they are hot on the Caribbean cruises and offer me no view. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blkspy Posted February 15, 2016 #10 Share Posted February 15, 2016 VFL (Vol For Life) Wishing your daughter the best. I'm in my early 60's (Yikes) and I still run on a daily basis. The good thing is that even though my times are getting slower, my competition is literally dying off. I can't do dreadmills. That is why I need a deck I can move around on and see scenery. The top deck tracks don't do it for me as they are hot on the Caribbean cruises and offer me no view. VFL :cool: Ive sailed the Regal/Royal 2/1 times. I'm not a big fan. I enjoy the Grand class ships much more.:) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanwood Posted February 16, 2016 #11 Share Posted February 16, 2016 VFL :cool: Ive sailed the Regal/Royal 2/1 times. I'm not a big fan. I enjoy the Grand class ships much more.:) moi aussi...she's a beautiful ship, brand new, but still prefer the Grand Class. The location of the thermal suite/enclave is one of the reasons, as well as the free sauna/steam rooms and their location (or lack of on Royal class).. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fletch1 Posted February 16, 2016 #12 Share Posted February 16, 2016 No kidding....hubby would go up for his steam, while I had the bathroom for myself. It was a perfect arrangement for getting ready for the evening. This is the exact arrangement I have with my wife!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fletch1 Posted February 16, 2016 #13 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Are free steam/sauna available on the Coral Princess? There is a free sauna on the coral (in the men's change rooms) but the steam room is part of the thermal suite, which you have to pay for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blkspy Posted February 16, 2016 #14 Share Posted February 16, 2016 There is a free sauna on the coral (in the men's change rooms) but the steam room is part of the thermal suite, which you have to pay for. Did you notice the LACK of a restroom in the men's change room ? :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky TGO Posted February 17, 2016 #15 Share Posted February 17, 2016 I also miss them and wish they would bring them back. I don't need a spa, just a sauna or steam room. Its all about the $$$.$$ Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go-Bucks! Posted February 17, 2016 #16 Share Posted February 17, 2016 We'll be in a full suite on the Regal and it makes me mad that they don't include their Enclave as a suite perk like the Grand class ships include the Thermal Suites (except the ones that don't have a TS)! We go to them daily and will feel cheated on the Regal. :( Anyone know what the Enclave costs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hansi Posted February 17, 2016 #17 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Are the sauna/steam rooms on Emerald princess still free too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky TGO Posted February 17, 2016 #18 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Are the sauna/steam rooms on Emerald princess still free too? It was the last time I was on it with my pool pal Ed in 2014. Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fletch1 Posted February 17, 2016 #19 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Did you notice the LACK of a restroom in the men's change room ? :eek: Yes....funny you mention that. They have the sauna, two showers, lockers and hooks but No restroom. I had to walk to the outside pool area to use the restroom. Bad design fault. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hansi Posted February 17, 2016 #20 Share Posted February 17, 2016 It was the last time I was on it with my pool pal Ed in 2014.Tony I knew I could rely on my rent collector pal!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latebloomer56 Posted February 17, 2016 #21 Share Posted February 17, 2016 VFL :cool: Ive sailed the Regal/Royal 2/1 times. I'm not a big fan. I enjoy the Grand class ships much more.:) Have to agree not a fan of the Regal last fall. On her again in a few weeks but only because this is the ship going where we wanted to go and when. On the Ruby next spring which will be fun. Love the grand class ships though. Enjoy the spa pool area in the early evenings and Skywalker's (know these will be gone someday) in the mornings just to sit and read for a bit. Regal had several little sitting areas but nothing felt cozy. Also you can't even look out on deck 7 because of the lifeboats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexdw Posted March 3, 2022 #22 Share Posted March 3, 2022 Just seen the Enchanted Princess in St Thomas. Anyone know if it has free sauna and /or steam? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donaldsc Posted March 3, 2022 #23 Share Posted March 3, 2022 Basically comes down to money and passenger counts. As long as we (not me but we) keep on booking and going along with their reduction of benefits, they will keep keep on reducing them. If all of the Princess loyalists switched to other lines or even better to cruise lines owned by other companies they might listen. Since we all know that the loyalists will complain but will find excuses to stay w Princess the slicing of benefits will continue. DON 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 5:00_Somewhere Posted March 3, 2022 #24 Share Posted March 3, 2022 16 minutes ago, alexdw said: Just seen the Enchanted Princess in St Thomas. Anyone know if it has free sauna and /or steam? The Enchanted is a Royal Class ship so, as discussed above, you would have to pay for access to the Enclave in order to get access to a sauna. There are no free saunas/steam rooms on the Royal Class ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChutChut Posted March 3, 2022 #25 Share Posted March 3, 2022 1 hour ago, alexdw said: Just seen the Enchanted Princess in St Thomas. Anyone know if it has free sauna and /or steam? No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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