Thermal Suite on Refurbished Joy

[DrUrsula]

On 2/14/2024 at 12:59 PM, SliderNc said:

I can confirm that I can go in for the 3/9 cruise and add the pass to my cart and check out with it.  I was thinking about it for my wife and I, but haven't pulled the trigger yet.  Assuming they get the rest of the work done on the TA they need to do, it would be nice to have for upcoming cruise in 3 weeks.

I can't actually check out, however. I just tried! 

[GeorgiaGirl14]

Maybe someone on the next cruise can check it out.  Thanks for trying!

[alsgirl]

On 2/13/2024 at 8:10 AM, JamesIowa said:

can you also please report on vibe cabanas?
Are you able to buy them online yet? Have heard it’s not ready, but since the 1st cruise is a TA in Feb, they may have reprioritized. 

Hi curious if there is a pool in vibe 

[JandC_Cruising]

20 minutes ago, alsgirl said:

Hi curious if there is a pool in vibe 

No pool, but the Vibe on the Joy has two hot tubs  One on Port and one on Starboard.

 

[vacation44]

On 2/13/2024 at 8:10 AM, JamesIowa said:

can you also please report on vibe cabanas?
Are you able to buy them online yet? Have heard it’s not ready, but since the 1st cruise is a TA in Feb, they may have reprioritized. 

 

On 2/13/2024 at 10:34 AM, RushFan said:

Same here!!   Really hope they get it finished!

We are also anxious to trade in our Vibe passes on our upcoming June cruise for Cabanas.   

[RushFan]

3 minutes ago, vacation44 said:

 

We are also anxious to trade in our Vibe passes on our upcoming June cruise for Cabanas.   

If it's not done, we will bum rush the place and get pics anyway....  I will get VIBE pics and see what the cabana situation is.  I am planning on doing a semi-live to get the changes.  Don't know if I can sneak into the new Haven owners' suites but will give it a shot as well...  Currently still says thermal open 2/24 but cannot buy online passes for 2/24 until boarded.  Will know soon enough....

[vacation44]

5 minutes ago, RushFan said:

If it's not done, we will bum rush the place and get pics anyway....  I will get VIBE pics and see what the cabana situation is.  I am planning on doing a semi-live to get the changes.  Don't know if I can sneak into the new Haven owners' suites but will give it a shot as well...  Currently still says thermal open 2/24 but cannot buy online passes for 2/24 until boarded.  Will know soon enough....

Is the Cabana option showing up in your reservation under entertainment?   When is your cruise?

[RushFan]

19 minutes ago, vacation44 said:

Is the Cabana option showing up in your reservation under entertainment?   When is your cruise?

Only Vibe club, nothing about Cabanas.  We sail this Sat 2/24

[vacation44]

15 minutes ago, RushFan said:

Only Vibe club, nothing about Cabanas.  We sail this Sat 2/24

Have a great time and please report back!

[RushFan]

On 2/9/2024 at 8:56 PM, GeorgiaGirl14 said:

So  the Joy is scheduled to start sailing again next week, after being refurbished in dry dock.  I'm hoping someone on one of the initial sailings can describe how the new Thermal Suite on the Joy compares to other thermal suites.   In particular, I would like to know if there is a heated pool and hot tubs.  Thank you.

Just booked the Thermal Spa.  Opens at 5.   Ask any questions.   8 person whirlpool , cold plunge pool, Salt, Ice, Rain, Steam, Sauna, Rain Rooms and Pebble area.  Also loungers all over and some cool green immersion loungers that I want to see how they work. 

[zqvol]

11 minutes ago, RushFan said:

Just booked the Thermal Spa.  Opens at 5.   Ask any questions.   8 person whirlpool , cold plunge pool, Salt, Ice, Rain, Steam, Sauna, Rain Rooms and Pebble area.  Also loungers all over and some cool green immersion loungers that I want to see how they work. 

No pool means a hard no go for me on the Joy. 

[BirdTravels]

I guess that they couldn’t put in a pool without taking out a bunch of space on deck 15 below. Too bad that they only put in tiny raised hot tubs. Kinda like the small ships. 

Edited February 24 by BirdTravels

[vacation44]

48 minutes ago, RushFan said:

Just booked the Thermal Spa.  Opens at 5.   Ask any questions.   8 person whirlpool , cold plunge pool, Salt, Ice, Rain, Steam, Sauna, Rain Rooms and Pebble area.  Also loungers all over and some cool green immersion loungers that I want to see how they work. 

Any update on the Vibe Cabanas?

 

 

[RushFan]

8 minutes ago, vacation44 said:

Any update on the Vibe Cabanas?

 

 

Vibe cabanas seen through our Haven gate.   It looks like they are just first come first serve.  I will try to get a better picture.

[OrcaGirl]

1 hour ago, RushFan said:

Just booked the Thermal Spa.  Opens at 5.   Ask any questions.   8 person whirlpool , cold plunge pool, Salt, Ice, Rain, Steam, Sauna, Rain Rooms and Pebble area.  Also loungers all over and some cool green immersion loungers that I want to see how they work.

 

 

I like the overall aesthetic, but as others have mentioned, without the pool, it'll likely be a 'try it once with a day pass and never again' for me.

 

I do have concerns about the stairs to the hot tub. Maybe it's the angle, but they look super-steep and seem to only have a handrail on one side? And the step tile looks like just plain tile, nothing to make it non-slip.

 

As documented on my recent 'live from the Bliss' last week, my mom fell and fractured her ankle (plus two broken toes and ligament damage in her knee) right in front of the thermal spa hot tub, so I'm paying more attention to these details.

[vacation44]

51 minutes ago, RushFan said:

Vibe cabanas seen through our Haven gate.   It looks like they are just first come first serve.  I will try to get a better picture.

Thank you!   I really hope they change it to reserve as in the other Vibes.    Like the Haven cabanas, it will be almost impossible to get one as they will be saved by early risers.

 

Thank you again and have a wonderful cruise.

[GeorgiaGirl14]

Rush Fan:  Thanks for posting all of the great renovation pictures from the Joy.

[GeorgiaGirl14]

Could you take a picture of the Plunge Pool?  How cold is it?  Is the idea to have a place to cool off after the sauna?

[GeorgiaGirl14]

Also report back on the green immersion loungers, please.  I am very curious about their relaxation factor.  By the way, you rock for getting the scoop first, for all of us, on the renovation!!!!

[RushFan]

11 hours ago, GeorgiaGirl14 said:

Also report back on the green immersion loungers, please.  I am very curious about their relaxation factor.  By the way, you rock for getting the scoop first, for all of us, on the renovation!!!!

Ok. Honest opinion.  ( I have to be careful because I do love Norwegian) Those things are a big let down.  Basically fine for a 20 minute nap.  Vibrations are small and not adjustable and they really aren't that comfortable.  There is only one button on the thing(on/off) so I am pretty sure I was using it right….   

[RushFan]

11 hours ago, GeorgiaGirl14 said:

Could you take a picture of the Plunge Pool?  How cold is it?  Is the idea to have a place to cool off after the sauna?

We will do the plunge today.  They had the area for Taylor Swift or some VIP girls last night…

[PhillyTravelBug]

Disappointed with the lack of pools like everyone else, but everything they did do looks appealing. I did like the charcoal room they have on the Prima.  I wonder what their pricing is for this. 

[RushFan]

Just now, Rafashadow1 said:

can anyone please share the dailies that are sailing on the Joy now?  Thanks!

I will try to post them here for you.

[RushFan]

Just now, PhillyTravelBug said:

Disappointed with the lack of pools like everyone else, but everything they did do looks appealing. I did like the charcoal room they have on the Prima.  I wonder what their pricing is for this. 

$299 for the week.  

[RushFan]

1 hour ago, Rafashadow1 said:

Thanks Rush for sending Dailies.  Trying to make dinner plans and don't want to book during Beatles times - not sure when they are playing!  Many thanks for guidance. 

Beatles are really good … They did the first show in the theater so many could attend…