meanmom08 Posted December 19, 2016 #1 Share Posted December 19, 2016 Does anyone know how much the regular cost of a 50 minute massage is in the spa? I'll be on the Grandeur for their Jan 3rd sailing and they are running a special on prebooked massages for $89 which they claim is 30% off. Is this as good as it gets or does RCCL run other specials later in the cruise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missymo Posted December 19, 2016 #2 Share Posted December 19, 2016 That is a great savings for massage. Grab it if you can. I'm traveling on the harmony in January and same 50 minutes Swedish massage cost me $140. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spookwife Posted December 19, 2016 #3 Share Posted December 19, 2016 anything under $100 is a deal on board. the port day specials typically include your choice of 3 20 minute treatments for $99. there will not be any 'real' specials on full , regular treatments. best you can hope for is if you book multiple sessions over the course of the week, they will cut you a deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeywestK Posted December 19, 2016 #4 Share Posted December 19, 2016 I agree. Anything under $100 is a decent price on any cruise. Sent from my SCH-I545 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTBCruiser Posted December 19, 2016 #5 Share Posted December 19, 2016 Sounds like a good deal, book it. We normally wait until on the ship and do one of the specials, this deal is worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBoy in NC Posted December 19, 2016 #6 Share Posted December 19, 2016 The advertised 30% off prices vary by day and time, the starting at prices (lowest) are for embarkation day of course, and prices go up from there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmc6469 Posted December 19, 2016 #7 Share Posted December 19, 2016 I booked a 50 min Swedish massage for my Jan trip on Brilliance. My total with tax and tip was $108 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cro_and_Swan Posted December 20, 2016 #8 Share Posted December 20, 2016 (edited) Regular 'spa menu' price was $149 for a hot stone massage on RC Brilliance last week. We won a $100 spa certificate in a raffle so I got a great deal off the regular price ... but $89 sounds pretty good to me. FWIW ... my massage was AAAAAAAAAMAZING and well worth the $$$ I'll definitely be saving up for "next time". Don't forget to budget for the 18% gratuity that will automatically be added (and anything 'extra' if you choose to tip extra) I also purchased a Thermal Suite pass and used it EVERY single day ... usually early morning while my travel partner napped or read ... it was nice to have a little 'alone' time and I loved the Thermal Loungers and the steam rooms! Edited December 20, 2016 by Cro_and_Swan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preschool teacher Posted December 20, 2016 #9 Share Posted December 20, 2016 Just off the Navigator..they had a day one special....an extra 20 mins. Free so had the hot stone massage for 75 mins. And the therapist was the best...I was having back issues and she straightened it out..felt good the rest of the cruise...price was $149.00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeixgg6 Posted December 21, 2016 #10 Share Posted December 21, 2016 Very good price take it. Sent from my SGH-T999 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David10225 Posted December 21, 2016 #11 Share Posted December 21, 2016 So first time booking a massage on a ship for my wife. Beside the automatic service charge added...what's a reasonable tip? I was thinking 20? Do you pay in cash? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kontraxed Posted December 21, 2016 #12 Share Posted December 21, 2016 I looked at the 30% off "sales price" and thought it might be interesting. Turns out, there are extremely few times/dates that offer the 30% rate. Mostly, you are paying almost full price. The discounts available were so minimal, that I decided to wait until I was on the ship. I'll probably wait and get a beach massage which are just as nice and typically a third of the ship's price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robinhill Posted December 21, 2016 #13 Share Posted December 21, 2016 Does anyone know how much the regular cost of a 50 minute massage is in the spa? I'll be on the Grandeur for their Jan 3rd sailing and they are running a special on prebooked massages for $89 which they claim is 30% off. Is this as good as it gets or does RCCL run other specials later in the cruise? Meanmom08- i cruise on the Grandeur often and they always have a $99 special on a port day that includes not only the massage, but a mini facial and either a foot and ankle or a scalp massage. That is truly the BEST deal. The second best IMHO is the $139 special which includes several things with options and i just can't remember what is included. For sure the massage and a minifacial but i cannot remember what else. It is not quite as good a deal as the $99 and if all you want is just a massage then that 89 deal sounds like the best for you- i just love having a facial and foot and ankle massage myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribbeanboy Posted December 21, 2016 #14 Share Posted December 21, 2016 Every time i'm in Cozumel i take an excellent 1 hour massage for only $30! and it's only a 5 minutes walk from the terminal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cro_and_Swan Posted December 21, 2016 #15 Share Posted December 21, 2016 Every time i'm in Cozumel i take an excellent 1 hour massage for only $30! and it's only a 5 minutes walk from the terminal. Ohhh?????? Do tell .. where? specifics!!!! Please? We did not have the best experience in Cozumel (due to a lack of planning on our part, nothing major or the fault of anyone else) but i would LOVE to know about a great massage there for "next time" ... and a great 'non-excursion' beach if possible as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spookwife Posted December 21, 2016 #16 Share Posted December 21, 2016 So first time booking a massage on a ship for my wife. Beside the automatic service charge added...what's a reasonable tip? I was thinking 20? Do you pay in cash? the mandatory 18% is more than enough for a reasonable tip. if you choose to add more, cash is fine, or you can add it to the account. and I have even removed that if they persist on giving me the hard sell afterward on the products they insist i need to 'get rid of toxins' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cro_and_Swan Posted December 21, 2016 #17 Share Posted December 21, 2016 and I have even removed that if they persist on giving me the hard sell afterward on the products they insist i need to 'get rid of toxins' I'm too kind-hearted (meek?) to remove the tip ... I know they are trained/pushed by their management to try to up-sell and if I've enjoyed the massage I feel they deserve the tip. But does anyone have a suggestion on a good way to cut down on the after-massage sales pitch? I'm working on being able to just say "I know you are supposed to try to sell me products, but I'm not buying today and would really rather just enjoy relaxing ..." is that appropriate? I have a friend who is GREAT at just saying 'no thank you' straight up in a tone that seems to cut-off service staff pretty quickly but without being out and out rude ... and it doesn't bother her at all to do so ... but i'm a bit less 'strong' than she is ... any other suggestions for those of us who can't be quite as abrupt? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spookwife Posted December 21, 2016 #18 Share Posted December 21, 2016 I have done everything from write it on the paperwork you fill out prior to going in to telling them flat out before they leave to let you get changed. It works about half the time. Only once did she persist even after I tried to shut her down. And yes I got attitude from the receptionist when I crossed off the 18% and replaced it with a zero. Most do understand that their tip options go down exponentially the pushier they are Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sponge1 Posted December 21, 2016 #19 Share Posted December 21, 2016 Every time i'm in Cozumel i take an excellent 1 hour massage for only $30! and it's only a 5 minutes walk from the terminal. Following... Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missymo Posted December 23, 2016 #20 Share Posted December 23, 2016 Especially when you have an excellent attendant, I always tip in Cash. Usually 20%. They really appreciate it, I just hope they get to keep it and don't have to split with others. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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