Jump to content

Spa treatments


Recommended Posts

In the Cruise Compass each day they will have "sampler" specials--20 minute mini-facial, 20 minute back massage, and 20 minute foot massage or similar. These are a nice treat as they are usually combinations you cannot get at a land spa.

 

 

Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Link to comment
Share on other sites

In the Cruise Compass each day they will have "sampler" specials--20 minute mini-facial, 20 minute back massage, and 20 minute foot massage or similar. These are a nice treat as they are usually combinations you cannot get at a land spa.

 

 

Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

 

I've seen those before. I'm thinking I want to go all out though and get a full treatment.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I've seen those before. I'm thinking I want to go all out though and get a full treatment.

 

 

Oh, I've done that at well of course! The oxygen facial and Thai massage are nice. There is a bit more of a selling aspect for products at the end of the treatments, but usually saying "No, thank you" is sufficient.

 

 

Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Spend your money more wisely and get all that done before you board. On board is waaaay overpriced and sometimes they ignore your request for no sales pitch. Also invariably you make an appointment for one service but when you get there and fill out the paperwork they tell you you really need a different (more expensive) service. Unless you have a stupid amount of OBC to burn it's not worth it.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

We had a couples 50 min Swedish Massage a few years ago on Adventure, we pre-booked before we boarded. It was very nice but very pricey, I also wasn't keen on the sales pitch at the end to buy the products but it was expected! If funds allow I would probably book another on our up coming cruise on Indy.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Tell them before you start the service that you don't want the sales pitch if they still do it remind them again.

 

Go on embarkation day to the open spa here you can see (sometimes feel) and get explained the different services so you can think about what you want/like.

 

Maybe it's worth it to check about your ports of call.

If you do a beach day somewhere then it could be worth it (and much much cheaper) to have a massage on the beach...

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Tell them before you start the service that you don't want the sales pitch if they still do it remind them again.

 

Go on embarkation day to the open spa here you can see (sometimes feel) and get explained the different services so you can think about what you want/like.

 

Maybe it's worth it to check about your ports of call.

If you do a beach day somewhere then it could be worth it (and much much cheaper) to have a massage on the beach...

 

doesn't work. and then she had the nerve to complain when I REMOVED the auto gratuity at the desk after leaving the room. even the desk staff tried to get me to leave it on. it was at that point I swore off the on board spa forever. I spend half the price and get 90 minutes at home with zero sales pitch and a masseuse who has worked with me before and understands my body.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Please sign in to comment

You will be able to leave a comment after signing in



Sign In Now
 Share

  • Forum Jump
    • Categories
      • Welcome to Cruise Critic
      • Hurricane Zone 2024
      • New Cruisers
      • Cruise Lines “A – O”
      • Cruise Lines “P – Z”
      • River Cruising
      • ROLL CALLS
      • Cruise Critic News & Features
      • Digital Photography & Cruise Technology
      • Special Interest Cruising
      • Cruise Discussion Topics
      • UK Cruising
      • Australia & New Zealand Cruisers
      • Canadian Cruisers
      • North American Homeports
      • Ports of Call
      • Cruise Conversations
×
×
  • Create New...

If you are already a Cruise Critic member, please log in with your existing account information or your email address and password.