Jimbo Posted February 10, 2023 #1 Share Posted February 10, 2023 (edited) Looking at prices, shows a price BUT that price they show is only good on the 1st day of the cruise when you embark. All the prices on later days are much higher. Is that always the way the prices are shown on the Cruise Planner for the Spa...........Sounds like a crappy way to advertise their prices. What Couples Massage do you think is best to do? Edited February 10, 2023 by Jimbo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ReRe71 Posted February 10, 2023 #2 Share Posted February 10, 2023 Pricing is always higher on sea days. We did a Swedish couples massage in December on Oasis, loved it. Going again in June and hope to get the same massage therapist. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverbeenhere Posted February 10, 2023 #3 Share Posted February 10, 2023 Personally I always suggest looking into massages at the ports. We find the spa prices a tiny bit steep. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Posted February 10, 2023 Author #4 Share Posted February 10, 2023 Big Gap In Prices Embarkment day $279 70 minutes Sea Day $399 70 Minutes Port Day $319 70 Minutes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Posted February 10, 2023 Author #5 Share Posted February 10, 2023 So does everyone agree, Swedish couples massage is best to try? Maybe just go for 50 minutes instead of 70 minutes. If we are enjoying it a lot, can our time be extended as long as no one is booked after us? Or is that not ever possible? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slyster Posted February 10, 2023 #6 Share Posted February 10, 2023 3 hours ago, Jimbo said: So does everyone agree, Swedish couples massage is best to try? Maybe just go for 50 minutes instead of 70 minutes. If we are enjoying it a lot, can our time be extended as long as no one is booked after us? Or is that not ever possible? I have never booked and then requested an extension during it. I am thinking they have a set amount of time they spend on each part of the body. The swedish couple massage is the one most are familiar with. I love the hot stones massage though. That's the one my wife and I usually get. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Posted February 11, 2023 Author #7 Share Posted February 11, 2023 1 hour ago, slyster said: I have never booked and then requested an extension during it. I am thinking they have a set amount of time they spend on each part of the body. The swedish couple massage is the one most are familiar with. I love the hot stones massage though. That's the one my wife and I usually get. I have read though if you get somebody that doesn't know what they are doing the hot stones massage isn't that good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyDawg Posted February 11, 2023 #8 Share Posted February 11, 2023 21 hours ago, Jimbo said: Big Gap In Prices Embarkment day $279 70 minutes Sea Day $399 70 Minutes Port Day $319 70 Minutes Yikes! Do they include 2 bottles of Champagne with that? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted February 11, 2023 #9 Share Posted February 11, 2023 22 hours ago, Jimbo said: Big Gap In Prices Embarkment day $279 70 minutes Sea Day $399 70 Minutes Port Day $319 70 Minutes Supply and demand😉 FWIW, couples massage is over rated 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Posted February 11, 2023 Author #10 Share Posted February 11, 2023 4 minutes ago, John&LaLa said: Supply and demand😉 FWIW, couples massage is over rated Thought it might be nice as a Valentine's Gift. Is it really that bad? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted February 11, 2023 #11 Share Posted February 11, 2023 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Jimbo said: Thought it might be nice as a Valentine's Gift. Is it really that bad? It's not bad, they typically only have one room with two tables, so it's harder to book. Just don't see the point of being in same space. I just prefer my own space, vs having other conversations going on. Just more relaxing. Plus during week you will see specials that may not be available as a couples treatment. This week we had half price massages for the 50 minute all day on our Costa Maya stop Edited February 11, 2023 by John&LaLa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine3601 Posted February 11, 2023 #12 Share Posted February 11, 2023 Are you Diamond or higher? Cruise planner will not apply those discounts. Embarkment day is usually the cheapest day for the spa. Great day to book if doing a b2b. Yes, port days are always cheaper as well as some evening slots. Plus some cruises will have specials towards mid or end of the cruise. I have also negotiated with them once onboard. I rarely book spa treatments on cruise planner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine3601 Posted February 11, 2023 #13 Share Posted February 11, 2023 A Swedish massage is more gentle than a deep tissue massage. I love a hot rock massage, never had a bad one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Posted February 11, 2023 Author #14 Share Posted February 11, 2023 1 minute ago, Sunshine3601 said: Are you Diamond or higher? Cruise planner will not apply those discounts. Embarkment day is usually the cheapest day for the spa. Great day to book if doing a b2b. Yes, port days are always cheaper as well as some evening slots. Plus some cruises will have specials towards mid or end of the cruise. I have also negotiated with them once onboard. I rarely book spa treatments on cruise planner. Diamond Plus............Guess then just book it now and cancel before the cruise. This way at least my Wife will know I booked a spa treatment for us as a Valentines Day Present. You think once onboard they will still have Couples Openings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine3601 Posted February 11, 2023 #15 Share Posted February 11, 2023 Thsts one way of doing it to give to the Wifey on VD. Yes, I'm sure they will find a time for both of you! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine3601 Posted February 11, 2023 #16 Share Posted February 11, 2023 1 minute ago, Sunshine3601 said: Thsts one way of doing it to give to the Wifey on VD. Yes, I'm sure they will find a time for both of you! Just don't let her see the cancellation and end up in the cathouse😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Posted February 11, 2023 Author #17 Share Posted February 11, 2023 Just now, Sunshine3601 said: Thsts one way of doing it to give to the Wifey on VD. Yes, I'm sure they will find a time for both of you! Only other time we used a spa on a cruise was when they offered that Couples Rasul Treatment they used to offer. That was a lot of fun. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine3601 Posted February 11, 2023 #18 Share Posted February 11, 2023 2 minutes ago, Jimbo said: Only other time we used a spa on a cruise was when they offered that Couples Rasul Treatment they used to offer. That was a lot of fun. If you go to St Lucia go to the mud bath at the pitons and do your own rasul treatment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Posted February 11, 2023 Author #19 Share Posted February 11, 2023 2 minutes ago, Sunshine3601 said: If you go to St Lucia go to the mud bath at the pitons and do your own rasul treatment. I think Greenland a little to far from St. Lucia for this cruise............ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine3601 Posted February 11, 2023 #20 Share Posted February 11, 2023 I treat Eric to the man's treatment with straight edge shave, mini facial and upper body massage on most cruises. He always enjoys. He usually gets me a hot rocks massage with facial. Now I'm really jealous. Greenland is definitely on my bucket list. I wanted to do the Jewel ots cruise to Greenland this fall but didn't grab it while prices were great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Posted February 11, 2023 Author #21 Share Posted February 11, 2023 3 minutes ago, Sunshine3601 said: I treat Eric to the man's treatment with straight edge shave, mini facial and upper body massage on most cruises. He always enjoys. He usually gets me a hot rocks massage with facial. Now I'm really jealous. Greenland is definitely on my bucket list. I wanted to do the Jewel ots cruise to Greenland this fall but didn't grab it while prices were great. Yes, we probably overpaid some for this one but we really want to do it this year while it's available. Put it off and it may not be available from the a US Port again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arzeena Posted February 12, 2023 #22 Share Posted February 12, 2023 On 2/10/2023 at 9:15 PM, Sunshine3601 said: A Swedish massage is more gentle than a deep tissue massage. I love a hot rock massage, never had a bad one. Agree to the hot stones! Nothing like it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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