Upsell fairy called - $740 more for Spa Suite on Splendor

[tink24]

OK. Need help fast. Is a Spa Suite for $740.00 more worth it? We already have a balcony on the Empress deck. Online you can book the same room for $800.00 more, but they take away our $150.00 OBC. Carnival rep said we can keep our OBC and any pay $740 more (which means we would be saving $210.00 off price listed online. I need to call back soon with answer. What would you do? There are 3 of us in the room - 2 adults and a 5 year old. Thanks!

[Colorado Kat]

Does the spa suite entitle you to free spa services? Would you use them, since you have a 5 year old to supervise? I think I would stick with my balcony.

[tink24]

We sailed in a Spa Balcony in 2009 and actually used the facilities a few times. It's also much easier to convince yourself to work out if the spa is only steps away. I really liked that the rooms are non-smoking. I guess I'm wondering if the extra space and priority check-in and debarkation are worth it. Do you also get priority tendering?

[remharri]

It's up to you, but when we were on the Splendor May 2010 we upgraded from a regular balcony to a Spa balcony for $300 more. Of course it's supply and demand. But thats just to give you an idea. Also, even though we upgraded to the Spa we DID receive the spa benefits. I really enjoyed the Spa cabin and would book again.

[kujobie]

You could buy another cruise for that much. No way would I do it, but we don't use the spa much. If you do, it might be worth it.

[remharri]

Just noticed you said suite, I thought you meant balcony. :p

[nick_091909]

OK. Need help fast. Is a Spa Suite for $740.00 more worth it? We already have a balcony on the Empress deck. Online you can book the same room for $800.00 more, but they take away our $150.00 OBC. Carnival rep said we can keep our OBC and any pay $740 more (which means we would be saving $210.00 off price listed online. I need to call back soon with answer. What would you do? There are 3 of us in the room - 2 adults and a 5 year old. Thanks!

 

If you dont take it you can send them my way. ;) I'm curious how much more they would want to go from a spa balcony to a suite.

[okwriter]

Wouldn't be worth it to me, but I'm not a "spa" girl. Only thing I've used there is the free showers. :)

[firefly333]

I dont believe the 5 year old can go into the pay spa area with you. .. if that is a consideration. No you dont get priority tendering, just embark and debark.

[golfadj]

Not for me, that money pays for half of our next cruise.

[gregg204]

Keep the balcony!!! Save the money.

[Litewait]

Wish they would call me! I would love an OV to Balcony offer...:D

[flyingaggie02]

I don't think all the Spa rooms include spa treatments...I was on the SPA deck on Conquest a couple years ago and didn't get anything additional.

[CRUISING71]

I would stick with balcony on the Empress deck and use that extra money for a deposit on the next cruise. :p

[dwayneb236]

That's a lot of money. I would personally stick with the balcony.

[happy to be sailing]

Was on the Splendor in 08.had a Balcony room on the Empress deck & loved it.Not worth that kind of money for the Spa rooms.they are the same rooms.

[tink24]

Well, against all advice, my husband decided to go ahead and book the Spa Suite. His excuse was that he needs priority debarkation in order to make it home for a Fantasy Football draft that he is hosting at our house the day we get back. Apparently men will do some strange things when football is involved :eek:. I'll let you all know how it was when I get back.

[KenMo]

I don't think all the Spa rooms include spa treatments...I was on the SPA deck on Conquest a couple years ago and didn't get anything additional.

 

That's because you were on a ship that does not have the Cloud 9 Spa cabins.

 

You were only on a deck that happened to be called Spa Deck. No spa privledges on the ships with no Cloud 9 Spa.

[sjcruiser]

Keep the balcony. We wouldnt spend that much time using the services except the suana, and showers.

[Gail & Marty sailing away]

Thats how thay make money

[kayakittyyak]

That's because you were on a ship that does not have the Cloud 9 Spa cabins.

 

You were only on a deck that happened to be called Spa Deck. No spa privledges on the ships with no Cloud 9 Spa.

 

Never heard of the Cloud 9 spa, what is it?

 

Op didn't say how long the cruise was, I guess my decision would be influenced by the length of the cruise.

[MsSoCalCruiser]

Wish they would call me! I would love an OV to Balcony offer...:D

 

Well, if you get that offer please post how much it costs because I hope to get the same call. :D

[KenMo]

Never heard of the Cloud 9 spa, what is it?

 

http://www.carnival.com/cms/fun/obx/cloud9-spa/default.aspx

[jenn_x]

Well, against all advice, my husband decided to go ahead and book the Spa Suite. His excuse was that he needs priority debarkation in order to make it home for a Fantasy Football draft that he is hosting at our house the day we get back. Apparently men will do some strange things when football is involved :eek:. I'll let you all know how it was when I get back.

 

LOL thats awesome. Have a great cruise!

[kayakittyyak]

http://www.carnival.com/cms/fun/obx/cloud9-spa/default.aspx

 

So it looks like you get private access to the spa and unlimited use and priority booking but don't really get free spa treatments. That would not sell me on it!