dumb decision at least for a WC - seems to me that it's alot of wasted space even if it includes - and I assume it does - an expanded aerobics room and gym equipment space. Those areas do need to be larger at least on the Voyager. I forgot to look when I visited the Mariner in Bermuda and it's been 5 years since I sailed on her.

What I don't know is it the Spa is jammed on shorter cruises and the use of space is absolutely correct. On the other hand on shorter cruises, if the ship is in port frequently, how full are the gym classes?

The Beauty Shop was not very "occupied" most of the time during this years WC. The number of staff - massage people/hair cutters/manicure-facial people was reduced early on because fewer people were booking. That had to do with the new prices.

Also, someone mentioned that in the past that WC people got discounts. We did this year but not a big percentage and ONLY if you booked by 1pm.

Peggy