tangoll Posted August 31, 2019 #1 Share Posted August 31, 2019 Hello, I'm booked for 28 Feb 2020 8 day cruise on Diamond Princess. I understand there is a Japanese style Onsen Spa (Hot springs). My questions are: 1. Is there a special charge for each use of the Onsen, or does one have to buy a use card for use throughout the 8 day cruise? 2. Where does the water come from? Just normal hot water or does the ship claim that water comes from one of hot springs found somewhere in the world or Japan? 3. Hours of operation? Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tangoll Posted August 31, 2019 Author #2 Share Posted August 31, 2019 I've found out all I need to know. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffatsea Posted August 31, 2019 #3 Share Posted August 31, 2019 Interesting to find this out about the Diamond Princess. On land in Japan an onsen "bath" is just that, a bath not a jacuzzi for soaking. On land you actually wash yourself before getting into the bath. I wonder if facilities for actually washing(soap, shampoo,hair dryer etc) is in the "onsen" area on the Diamond Princess? Perhaps write about it in your trip report? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tangoll Posted September 1, 2019 Author #4 Share Posted September 1, 2019 16 hours ago, riffatsea said: Interesting to find this out about the Diamond Princess. On land in Japan an onsen "bath" is just that, a bath not a jacuzzi for soaking. On land you actually wash yourself before getting into the bath. I wonder if facilities for actually washing(soap, shampoo,hair dryer etc) is in the "onsen" area on the Diamond Princess? Perhaps write about it in your trip report? What I found out, from videos and another chat group: 1. Hours of operation: 8 am - 8 pm. 8 am - 10 am are for segregated/nude bathing; other times require swim wear. 2. Cost: US$15 per single use 2 hour pass. US$60 for five use pass. 3. There are cubicles for washing before entering big tub; don't know where water comes from. 4. Spa tubs alternate days male/female. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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