gymbum202 Posted October 26, 2008 #1 Share Posted October 26, 2008 In two weeks my family and I will be going on a cruise in the 7 day western mediterranean cruise on the Norwegian Gem. I was just wondering, what are the age limits, if there are any, onboard for the Fitness Centre use? Also what kind of machinery do they have in the fitness centre? i.e like ellipticals, etc. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gymbum202 Posted October 26, 2008 Author #2 Share Posted October 26, 2008 Please help i really do need ideas on how to keep fit onboard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redlef Posted October 26, 2008 #3 Share Posted October 26, 2008 In two weeks my family and I will be going on a cruise in the 7 day western mediterranean cruise on the Norwegian Gem. I was just wondering, what are the age limits, if there are any, onboard for the Fitness Centre use? Also what kind of machinery do they have in the fitness centre? i.e like ellipticals, etc. Thanks When we were on the Jewel in the Med, the age was 16 for the health center. They stopped my son, who was 14 at the time. I told them he worked out at a gym at home and was almost 16, but they wouldn't budge. I believe they were Cybex brand exercise machines, but between hotels and cruise ships I've seen quite a few fitness centers and I may be misaken. They had every machine I've ever seen in a gym and then some. You know, chest press, leg extension, abdominal, rowing, etc... They also had treadmills, stationary bikes and free weights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
time2cruise1 Posted October 26, 2008 #4 Share Posted October 26, 2008 A number of pictures from the Gem Gym here http://www.depping-design.de/test/thumbnails.php?album=65 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gymbum202 Posted October 26, 2008 Author #5 Share Posted October 26, 2008 Thanks a bunch! Do they always stop people or can you just go in with a parent? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gymbum202 Posted October 26, 2008 Author #6 Share Posted October 26, 2008 Thanks a bunch! Do they always stop people or can you just go in with a parent? Do they swipe your card for the fitness centre and only to workout? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whippets Posted October 26, 2008 #7 Share Posted October 26, 2008 Hi Gymbum202! Come on over the the Roll Call site, click on NCL Gem and look for our cruise on November 9th. We have a Meet and Greet scheduled for Monday, November 10th at 11 AM in Magenta Restaurant. If you do not have all of your excursions planned you can talk with some of our group too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odblnt Posted October 26, 2008 #8 Share Posted October 26, 2008 Thanks a bunch! Do they always stop people or can you just go in with a parent? Do they swipe your card for the fitness centre and only to workout? Don't know about the first part, but in the "mechanical" area of the fitness center (treadmills, elliptical, free weights), it's free, so no need to swipe the card. The big room has classes in it that are sometimes not free (like a spin class), so they would swipe the card for those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gymbum202 Posted October 26, 2008 Author #9 Share Posted October 26, 2008 thank you but do you know is if they enforce the age limit rule? What is the age limit? because on my first cruise there was no age limit for somethings but not others! Please reply! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markandrews Posted October 26, 2008 #10 Share Posted October 26, 2008 thank you but do you know is if they enforce the age limit rule? What is the age limit? because on my first cruise there was no age limit for somethings but not others! Please reply! The gyms are open 24 hrs a day. Sometimes there is an gym instructor around and sometimes not. I you went to the gym at an "off" hour I doubt they will be checking ID's. BTW..We found always taking the steps instead of the lift really keeps the pounds off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gymbum202 Posted October 27, 2008 Author #11 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Thanks so if i go later during the day or really early they will not enforce the age limit? also how big is the track? is the age limit 16? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redlef Posted October 27, 2008 #12 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Thanks so if i go later during the day or really early they will not enforce the age limit? also how big is the track? is the age limit 16? The track is outdoors, it is a rubberized paint on the deck. Geeze, I've been on a few cruise ships and they're all starting to look alike. It's probably ten times around for a mile. There's no age restriction there. There will be walkers as well as runners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachchick Posted October 27, 2008 #13 Share Posted October 27, 2008 The age minimum in the gym is 16. Yes, they enforce the restrictions. They have to because their liability insurance is based on very specific things, including the age minimum the cruise line chose. Considering how many times you've asked about the age restriction and whether it's enforced, can we assume that you intend to try to use the gym regardless of the rules? I guess that's up to you, but the rules are in place for a reason. The outdoor track is for everyone all the time. No problem there. beachchick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiecruzer Posted October 27, 2008 #14 Share Posted October 27, 2008 I can't comment on the Gem, but we returned from the Norwegian Jade this month and there was a sign on the desk just as you enter the gym saying that 13-16 year olds were permitted so long as accompanied by a parent. My teenage daughters were with me and we had no problem.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gymbum202 Posted October 28, 2008 Author #15 Share Posted October 28, 2008 i would never lie about that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gymbum202 Posted October 28, 2008 Author #16 Share Posted October 28, 2008 thanks for your help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomeWoman Posted October 29, 2008 #17 Share Posted October 29, 2008 When I used the gym on the Gem, there wasn't ever a staff member present. As a side note, it's a really nice facility, though can be very busy on the sea day. I would have started going to the gym earlier in the cruise if I'd known about the chilled wet washcloths they have available! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomeWoman Posted October 29, 2008 #18 Share Posted October 29, 2008 The track is outdoors, it is a rubberized paint on the deck. Geeze, I've been on a few cruise ships and they're all starting to look alike. It's probably ten times around for a mile. There's no age restriction there. There will be walkers as well as runners. The Gem has two tracks; one is walking/jogging and the other is intended for jogging only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnysmom Posted October 29, 2008 #19 Share Posted October 29, 2008 :confused: Hi all, Have never used or been in the fitness area on board before, but thought I'd like to use a few machines since it's a longer cruise & would like to burn off the extra desserts. Is there an "extra cost" to use the machines or just if you want to participate in a "class"??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomeWoman Posted October 29, 2008 #20 Share Posted October 29, 2008 :confused: Hi all,Have never used or been in the fitness area on board before, but thought I'd like to use a few machines since it's a longer cruise & would like to burn off the extra desserts. Is there an "extra cost" to use the machines or just if you want to participate in a "class"??? There is no charge for the machines and weights, just a charge for the classes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnysmom Posted October 29, 2008 #21 Share Posted October 29, 2008 There is no charge for the machines and weights, just a charge for the classes. Thanks.... now I just have to find the "motivation" ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
numberguy Posted November 9, 2008 #22 Share Posted November 9, 2008 There is no charge for the machines and weights, just a charge for the classes. I'm going to be on the Gem's Transatlantic cruise beginning in a week. When i workout at my home gym (if you can call it a workout), I spend time on the ellipticals, and then go into the steam room. Can I assume from this that the machinery is free, but the steam room might cost? If so, anyone know how much? --Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjb415 Posted November 9, 2008 #23 Share Posted November 9, 2008 I'm going to be on the Gem's Transatlantic cruise beginning in a week. When i workout at my home gym (if you can call it a workout), I spend time on the ellipticals, and then go into the steam room. Can I assume from this that the machinery is free, but the steam room might cost? If so, anyone know how much? --Michael There a small sauna/steam room off of the free weight exercise area of the gym (part of the Men's Room) on the Norwegian Gem that is free. This is aside from the area fancier that has a fee. Sorry I don't remember more about it, as I was just there to use the restroom. BTW, the gym facilities on the Gem are some of the best at sea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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