MitchYngMuscleDad Posted September 1, 2019 #1 Share Posted September 1, 2019 Hi I am planning a cruise this spring (2020) and I wanted to know which Holland America ships still have a free mens sauna or steam room? Thanks and much appreciated. Mitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeandtheSea Posted September 1, 2019 #2 Share Posted September 1, 2019 I know the pinnacle class all have men and women's sauna's one the port side of deck 9 (Panorama deck) forward in the spa area. These are beautiful with a huge floor to ceiling window right in the sauna. I loved the sauna on the Nieuw Statendam, but I only discovered on day 3. I went every day after that and enjoyed socializing and sweating. I love having the segregated saunas. They have showers in the sauna and a cold bucket shower, too. Bring water/water bottle, as there is now fountain in there. Towels are provided. Enjoy. I've heard that the Vista Class sips also have saunas as well but they are inside the men's lockerrom. None of the saunas actually are listed on deck plans. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeandtheSea Posted September 1, 2019 #3 Share Posted September 1, 2019 Update there is no segregated men's steam rooms. Only dry Finnish saunas. If you get a spa pass you can access the communal steam rooms. They also have a sauna in the paid spa area, but its coed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twodjs Posted September 2, 2019 #4 Share Posted September 2, 2019 All HAL ships have free single-sex saunas. I agree with MeandtheSea that the saunas on the Pinnacle Class ships are the nicest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NGBG Posted October 21, 2019 #5 Share Posted October 21, 2019 Are there free hot tubs / whirlpools as well? We're booked on the Eurodam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twodjs Posted October 21, 2019 #6 Share Posted October 21, 2019 Several around the pools on the lido deck. Open to all - bathing suits required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NGBG Posted October 21, 2019 #7 Share Posted October 21, 2019 16 minutes ago, twodjs said: Several around the pools on the lido deck. Open to all - bathing suits required. Thanks for the info. 😊 Trying to decide if the spa pass is worth the cost - 14 days for 2 of us is about $400 and I'm not sure how much we'll use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twodjs Posted October 21, 2019 #8 Share Posted October 21, 2019 The price for two for 14 days sounds pretty reasonable. Do you both typically use the Spa on a cruse? For some, the Spa is the highlight. I can't offer a educated opinion, since my wife hates to sweat - so we have never made use of it. The free single-sex sauna works fine for me. And we do enjoy the whirlpools together. Our cruise budget goes toward other activities. ☺ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiftingDad Posted April 9, 2021 #9 Share Posted April 9, 2021 On 9/1/2019 at 1:46 PM, MeandtheSea said: I know the pinnacle class all have men and women's sauna's one the port side of deck 9 (Panorama deck) forward in the spa area. These are beautiful with a huge floor to ceiling window right in the sauna. I loved the sauna on the Nieuw Statendam, but I only discovered on day 3. I went every day after that and enjoyed socializing and sweating. I love having the segregated saunas. They have showers in the sauna and a cold bucket shower, too. Bring water/water bottle, as there is now fountain in there. Towels are provided. Enjoy. I've heard that the Vista Class sips also have saunas as well but they are inside the men's lockerrom. None of the saunas actually are listed on deck plans. I am looking for new ships to go on this year with my son, have you been on the new HAL ships, really need a sauna or a steam after a workout! Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Mary229 Posted April 9, 2021 #10 Share Posted April 9, 2021 I would suggest touring the paid facilities on boarding day. Usually the passes are offered at a small discount on those days. Yes, I have heard sometimes those passes sell out but I have never noticed overwhelming usage and I am a bit of a gym person. I also use the Sauna and hot tubs every sea day. You probably could find a YouTube video showing the thermal spa and its services. I am a big fan of YouTube videos, many passengers do a very thorough video Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted April 9, 2021 #11 Share Posted April 9, 2021 On 9/1/2019 at 2:46 PM, MeandtheSea said: I know the pinnacle class all have men and women's sauna's one the port side of deck 9 (Panorama deck) forward in the spa area. These are beautiful with a huge floor to ceiling window right in the sauna. I loved the sauna on the Nieuw Statendam, but I only discovered on day 3. I went every day after that and enjoyed socializing and sweating. I love having the segregated saunas. They have showers in the sauna and a cold bucket shower, too. Bring water/water bottle, as there is now fountain in there. Towels are provided. Enjoy. I've heard that the Vista Class sips also have saunas as well but they are inside the men's lockerrom. None of the saunas actually are listed on deck plans. 8 hours ago, LiftingDad said: I am looking for new ships to go on this year with my son, have you been on the new HAL ships, really need a sauna or a steam after a workout! Mark MeandtheSea’s post (above) referenced the Pinnacle Class and said they enjoyed the N Statendam. The Pinnacle class are the new ships. The N Statendam is the newest sailing (until the Rotterdam sets sail). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Hlitner Posted April 11, 2021 #12 Share Posted April 11, 2021 I would not count on any communal steam or sauna rooms in the near future. They are considered (by the CDC) a big No-No in terms of COVID mitigation. I imagine the hot tubs will also be a problem and could be closed when cruising resumes. Hank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexdw Posted October 6, 2022 #13 Share Posted October 6, 2022 Just booked a 21 day cruise next June on HAL Rotterdam. I have been on Koningsdam and Nieuw Statendam which are sister Pinnacle class ships. Can anyone confirm there is a free sauna like on the other two ships? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bookie54 Posted November 25, 2022 #14 Share Posted November 25, 2022 Would like to know too sailing next week on the new Rotterdam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted November 25, 2022 #15 Share Posted November 25, 2022 Rotterdam is the same as it's two sisters. Yes, there is a free sauna. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexdw Posted November 25, 2022 #16 Share Posted November 25, 2022 1 minute ago, CruiserBruce said: Rotterdam is the same as it's two sisters. Yes, there is a free sauna. Great to hear this as the sauna is a must have for my cruising enjoyment 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRealBabushka Posted April 5 #17 Share Posted April 5 On 9/2/2019 at 3:46 AM, MeandtheSea said: I know the pinnacle class all have men and women's sauna's one the port side of deck 9 (Panorama deck) forward in the spa area. These are beautiful with a huge floor to ceiling window right in the sauna. I loved the sauna on the Nieuw Statendam, but I only discovered on day 3. I went every day after that and enjoyed socializing and sweating. I love having the segregated saunas. They have showers in the sauna and a cold bucket shower, too. Bring water/water bottle, as there is now fountain in there. Towels are provided. Enjoy. I've heard that the Vista Class sips also have saunas as well but they are inside the men's lockerrom. None of the saunas actually are listed on deck plans. We just found out for our upcoming 14 day transatlantic cruise that the hydropool is being repaired. HAL cancelled our Thermal Suite passes (refunds have not come through yet). This is a HUGE letdown for us and has put a real dampener on the entire trip. Can we assume the free sauna is available still? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexdw Posted April 5 #18 Share Posted April 5 38 minutes ago, TheRealBabushka said: We just found out for our upcoming 14 day transatlantic cruise that the hydropool is being repaired. HAL cancelled our Thermal Suite passes (refunds have not come through yet). This is a HUGE letdown for us and has put a real dampener on the entire trip. Can we assume the free sauna is available still? The men's and women's free sauna is totally separate from the spa area so I would expect them still to be open. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRealBabushka Posted April 5 #19 Share Posted April 5 3 minutes ago, alexdw said: The men's and women's free sauna is totally separate from the spa area so I would expect them still to be open. That's a relief! At least we'll have that! Our cruising days revolves around eating, going to the gym, fitness classes and the spa, with most of our time spent in the thermal suites. We were sat around last night wondering what we're going to do on a 14 day voyage! Holland America has cancelled Lincoln Centre Stage - that was the only entertainment we enjoy. We were left a bit stumped, to say the least. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherry H Posted April 5 #20 Share Posted April 5 Which ship repairing the spa? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crystalspin Posted April 5 #21 Share Posted April 5 11 minutes ago, Sherry H said: Which ship repairing the spa? They are sailing on the Rotterdam VII. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherry H Posted April 5 #22 Share Posted April 5 Wow! That would be a huge disappointment for us also. With so many sea days, the spa is our big treat to ourselves. So sorry! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexdw Posted April 5 #23 Share Posted April 5 3 hours ago, TheRealBabushka said: That's a relief! At least we'll have that! Our cruising days revolves around eating, going to the gym, fitness classes and the spa, with most of our time spent in the thermal suites. We were sat around last night wondering what we're going to do on a 14 day voyage! Holland America has cancelled Lincoln Centre Stage - that was the only entertainment we enjoy. We were left a bit stumped, to say the least. The saunas are segregated though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Haljo1935 Posted April 6 #24 Share Posted April 6 10 hours ago, alexdw said: The men's and women's free sauna is totally separate from the spa area so I would expect them still to be open. A few pics of the women's sauna (no charge) located just outside the ThermalSpa (paid) area on K'dam. The men's is right down the hall, same side. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexdw Posted April 6 #25 Share Posted April 6 The men's is identical. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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