Thermal spa on port intensive

[DebA2]

We are sailing on the Epic this coming November (Mediterranean).  Six of the 12 days, we are in port before 9pm, only 3 before 6 pm. I have the option to bid on a Spa cabin with access to thermal spa for $185 pp. I know this is SPC cheaper than a pass for the cruise duration, but would we use it? When do you use the thermal spa, and what are the hours? Do you like to go after dinner on a port day?

[sarlin]

I was so surprised when we were on the Epic on our Mediterranean cruise how little time we spent in our cabin much less the spa!  I would save your money and use it for a wonderful excursion.

[Crazy planning mom]

Well, we sailed the Epic in the Med a few years back and I got the Thermal Spa pass.  It was the best money I spent.  I loved that spa.   It was an oasis away from the crowds on deck.  I loved the thalassotherapy pool and there is a private sundeck in back.  It was a few years back but I definitely remembering going late afternoon early evening after a tiring port day.

[Reese15233]

The thermal spa is great on port days, they are open late, I believe it was 10pm on our last cruise (Jade 11/21).  It's great way to recover after a busy day out and about. I have never seen the suite super busy but there is the added benefit of even fewer people on port days.

The first time I bought the passes my partner thought it was a waste of money but I have a great photo of his face in the whirlpool after an excursion that involved a good amount of walking... sheer bliss. I would post it but he would not be pleased. I'll will say since that first experience, when we book a cruise, he immediately asks if have I purchased the thermal suite passes yet. 

[missnd]

If you like to spend your evenings with a three course meal and a show, then no, you probably wouldn't have much time use it.  If you're ok with grabbing a quick bite at O'Sheehan's or the buffet and spending an hour or two in the Thermal Suite, then yes, it will probably be of great value to you.  

 

When I did my Epic cruise in the Med, I loved sitting on the Thermal Suite balcony as we left ports.  The hydro pools and sauna were perfect for my sore legs after a day of walking.

[spanishguy1970]

We are going on the Escape this November with 7 ports to visit some are repeats and we still took the spa pass, is always worth it to us, specially if the excursion ends early and we get to get to go for a 1-2 hours before dinner.

[MagnoliaBlossom]

I find the heated loungers do wonders for my aching joints.  

[BirdTravels]

Personally, we would get the pass and make time to go to the spa. Even though the port calls leave late, we are usually back on the ship early (run out of gas and need to relax in the spa).