Sen Posted December 3, 2008 #1 Share Posted December 3, 2008 I am set sailing on the Jewel a week from Friday and I was interested in using the plunge pool in the women's locker room. Is it hot or cold? Do you sit in it like a hot tub? Does the water go over my head? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kentish belle Posted December 3, 2008 #2 Share Posted December 3, 2008 I was told by the spar staff on the Jade that the plunge pool is freezing cold! It is probably the same for the Jewel, I never tried it myself, but I think it is used for cooling down after using the sauna. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckyroot Posted December 3, 2008 #3 Share Posted December 3, 2008 O M G!!!!!!!! The plunge pool is for taking a quick dip after sitting in the steam room or sauna (or if you're just a masochist!). It is THE COLDEST Water I have ever put my hand into in my life!!! I was not crazy enough to jump in, but there were some girls there who dared each other to do it. After the first girl did (which much screaming and cursing) the 2nd girl refused to do it, and her friend was really mad lol It's only about 4 feet deep, if that, so not over your head. But it doesn't matter, it's so cold that you'll literally FLY out of the water upon contact! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jp2001 Posted December 3, 2008 #4 Share Posted December 3, 2008 I don't have an answer for you Sen but if they are ice cold as Kentish Belle mentionned, here is the BEST relaxation method I ever tried: STEP 1: 15-20 minutes in the hot sauna (dry Finland Sauna or steam Turkey Sauna type, both are fine) STEP 2: A dip (FULL 5-10 seconds) in cold water (no, this is NOT OPTIONAL) STEP 3: 15-20 minutes relaxation in a temperate room STEP 4: 15-20 minutes in a hot tub (Step 4 is totally optional but if you want to go in the hot tub, better to do it at this time). Do this routine 2-3 times and you'll start feeling your muscle deeply relax. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sen Posted December 3, 2008 Author #5 Share Posted December 3, 2008 That sounds almost like the thing that they would not only do in Japan but in places like Norway as well. However, I think I may give the plunge pool a whirl just to say that I did it. Do they keep the temperature posted on wall? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdngb Posted December 3, 2008 #6 Share Posted December 3, 2008 As noted above, it is a one or two person hot-tub sized cold water pool that you use after using either the steam or sauna. One person at a time, but rarely used. Don't forget this is in an area that you pay extra for. You can pay for the day or for the whole cruise. You get showers, lockers, sauna, steam room, plunge pool, hot tub, quiet area in the locker room, and a co-ed hot tub and quiet area. All are in the spa area of the ship, near the gym. All the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sen Posted December 3, 2008 Author #7 Share Posted December 3, 2008 Actually, I heard that you can use to sauna, steam rooms, and showers for free, as that was true for the Star back in 2006. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COCat Posted December 5, 2008 #8 Share Posted December 5, 2008 The spa thermal suites (sauna, steam room, hot tubs, plunge pool and locker room) are not free. You can purchase a day pass, a pass for the entire cruise. If you have a spa treatment you can use the facilities for the day at no additional charge. We just finished a 12 day cruise on the Jade, a spa pass for the entire cruise was $120 for each of us. Well worth the price I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pyrogy Posted December 6, 2008 #9 Share Posted December 6, 2008 It looks like you have your answer but I can confirm for you that I used the thermal suite every day on my Jewel cruise. The plunge pool is VERY cold, only big enough for one person, and about 4 feet deep. Be brave and go for it. I actually started to enjoy it eventually but I could only literally dip myself in and then right back out again (and into the sauna). Alternating hot and cold is not only good for your muscles, it is a very effective way of increasing your metabolism, which can't hurt on a cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgirl Posted December 6, 2008 #10 Share Posted December 6, 2008 Is it European style in the sauna and plunge pools in the women's side? Or do you have to wear clothes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMB123 Posted December 6, 2008 #11 Share Posted December 6, 2008 I've seen people go in the plunge pool naked before :eek: and so i won't go in them anymore. Can I just say that is sooo disgusting?!? Other people don't want to go in there after a naked person, yuck! But God forbid we allow a swim diaper in the baby pool... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchdiva Posted December 6, 2008 #12 Share Posted December 6, 2008 Thankfullly, I've never seen anyone on the women's side au natural in either the steam, shower areas or hot tubs/plunge pool. No flames please, JMHO. The only person I want to see without clothes on during my cruise is my husband! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgirl Posted December 6, 2008 #13 Share Posted December 6, 2008 I've seen people go in the plunge pool naked before :eek: and so i won't go in them anymore. Can I just say that is sooo disgusting?!? Other people don't want to go in there after a naked person, yuck! But God forbid we allow a swim diaper in the baby pool... Too bad you feel that way about the body. If you ever go to Europe or Japan, you'll find that they don't have these kind of hangups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMB123 Posted December 6, 2008 #14 Share Posted December 6, 2008 Too bad you feel that way about the body. If you ever go to Europe or Japan, you'll find that they don't have these kind of hangups. They don't mind exchanging bodily fluids with strangers? I didn't say I don't want to see a naked person, I just don't want to share a pool with them. :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgirl Posted December 6, 2008 #15 Share Posted December 6, 2008 They don't mind exchanging bodily fluids with strangers? I didn't say I don't want to see a naked person, I just don't want to share a pool with them. :o Bodily fluids? Are you kidding me? You think nude people are peeing and having sex in a pool? You think a person wearing a swimsuit is any cleaner than a nude person? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iheartbda Posted December 6, 2008 #16 Share Posted December 6, 2008 You think a person wearing a swimsuit is any cleaner than a nude person? I was thinking the same thing wondering how a swimsuit was going to make of a difference... especially a skimpy bikini.:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molokai-Chuck Posted December 6, 2008 #17 Share Posted December 6, 2008 I think the plunge pool I was in on the Pearl was about one (1) degree warmer than an ice cube. Chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sally Forth Posted December 6, 2008 #18 Share Posted December 6, 2008 O M G!!!!!!!! The plunge pool is for taking a quick dip after sitting in the steam room or sauna (or if you're just a masochist!). It is THE COLDEST Water I have ever put my hand into in my life!!! I was not crazy enough to jump in, but there were some girls there who dared each other to do it. After the first girl did (which much screaming and cursing) the 2nd girl refused to do it, and her friend was really mad lol It's only about 4 feet deep, if that, so not over your head. But it doesn't matter, it's so cold that you'll literally FLY out of the water upon contact! :D We had the spa pass and I loved it but I only tried the plunge pool once and ran shivering back to the steam room. My sister does the polar bear swim in the creek on our farm every Jan 1 and if she says the plunge pool is too cold, you can believe her! Viv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tokidoki Posted December 6, 2008 #19 Share Posted December 6, 2008 :confused::confused::confused:When I sailed on the dawn, there was an indoor pool, what about the Jewel???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikelmay Posted December 6, 2008 #20 Share Posted December 6, 2008 I've seen people go in the plunge pool naked before :eek: and so i won't go in them anymore. Can I just say that is sooo disgusting?!? Other people don't want to go in there after a naked person, yuck! I'm dying to know what a difference it makes having a layer of lycra spandex over your 'bits' that prevents the spread of disgusting bodily fluids? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COCat Posted December 6, 2008 #21 Share Posted December 6, 2008 On our Jade cruise, the temperature of the plunge pool was posted on wall, 57 degrees I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdngb Posted December 11, 2008 #22 Share Posted December 11, 2008 :confused::confused::confused:When I sailed on the dawn, there was an indoor pool, what about the Jewel???? Just off the November 14th cruise, and there was no indoor pool. All the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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