AnnaRocks

Thanks, @martincath for your detailed insight. I am a fan of Groupon, for trying out local services. 🙂 Just to clarify my position: I am aware that spa pricing on cruises is inflated (which is why I'm interested in discounts & promotions, LOL). It is what it is and it's part of my vacation budget. While on vacation, my husband and I like to indulge in pampering, and typically plan for spa services. (I do have a hair appointment booked, the week prior to our departure and I'll do my own mani ahead of time.)  Knowing that I am going to book services, my question was related to book now or wait for a deal, from others' experience.

A quick call to Ship Services answered that. FYI, the spa on Holland America only sells 20% of its availability in advance. That leaves plenty of slots to book what I want, when I want it. And, while they don't know what promotions will be available now, they will know once the cruise embarks. So, it would seem my best course of action is to wait and plan to hit the spa to make those desired appointments - and hopefully take advantage of any offers - once we are onboard.

I did search; didn't find the answer I was looking for. Please share the link, if this topic has been covered - thanks.

That being said, my travel agent advised that I book spa services online and in advance, noting that particularly for sea days, prime appointment times/services simply book up and become unavailable.  Has anyone found this to be true, that if you wait til you're onboard, the date/time/service you desired is no longer available?  Are there deals to be had, once onboard? Again, though, are dates/times/services limited? If you book your spa service in advance, and then you get a promotion flyer, will they adjust the price for you? 

Any answers and insight would be greatly appreciated.

N Statendam - 22-Dec-19 - 7 day Caribbean
Hubby & I, Merry Christmas to all, and Happy Birthday to me, 12/26; 2nd cruise (ever) with HAL (again)