kontraxed Posted February 13, 2015 #1 Share Posted February 13, 2015 I like cruising and one thing I like is getting a massage on the ship. On my last couple of cruises, it seems that the spa prices have skyrocketed. An hour long massage with tip will run you almost $200. My wife likes to get a manicure and facial and they are getting ridiculous. I don't mind being "nickel and dime'd" but having to throw hundred dollar bills around is getting to be a little bit much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Realblonde474 Posted February 13, 2015 #2 Share Posted February 13, 2015 I don't hit the spa when cruising myself as I enjoy those things at home in ATL. But I have noticed the spas offer considerable discounts on days when the ship is docked/in port. Check out the posted/shared "dailles" for your upcoming cruise to see if that works for y'all and you can squeeze it in between shore excursions. Donna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
setsail Posted February 13, 2015 #3 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Yes, high prices, but those prices are clearly posted so its not "nickel and dime'd" unless maybe somebody is twisting your arm. Go boarding day to make an appointment and try a little bartering;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dplusd Posted February 13, 2015 #4 Share Posted February 13, 2015 And their sky high prices don't include the automatic gratuity and the hard sell to buy products. Not for me! I last used the spa over 10 years ago. I think it was the hard sell on products that turned me off the most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spookwife Posted February 13, 2015 #5 Share Posted February 13, 2015 I like cruising and one thing I like is getting a massage on the ship. On my last couple of cruises, it seems that the spa prices have skyrocketed. An hour long massage with tip will run you almost $200. My wife likes to get a manicure and facial and they are getting ridiculous. I don't mind being "nickel and dime'd" but having to throw hundred dollar bills around is getting to be a little bit much. they have always been an order of magnitude more expensive than anything on land, even the high end day spas.. for less time and more hardsell. I get a full one hour every month( not 50 minutes) for $60 plus a facial or extra hour is an additional $70 so now I just schedule one for the day I leave for the cruise if driving or the day before I fly out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Former Goalie Posted February 13, 2015 #6 Share Posted February 13, 2015 We have pretty much eliminated them from our cruise repertoire. Yes, they are expensive, even more so with the auto-grat. What bothers us more is the aggressive product upset you get almost always. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desertbelle Posted February 13, 2015 #7 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Recently my daughter and daughter-in-law were planning to go to one of the local (Las Vegas) resorts to have a girls spa day. I decided to join them. The prices of their spa services there were every bit as expensive as on the ships...which rather surprised me. I thought the ship prices were because there was no competition, but apparently they offer the going resort prices. Certainly we can get cheaper massages at strip mall places and other massage stores, but it seems if you want to be pampered in a resort you pay more....much more. Is it worth it? Only you can answer that question. For me, I look forward to my Hot Stones Massage on every cruise....part of the Pamper Myself Package. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BillOh Posted February 13, 2015 #8 Share Posted February 13, 2015 And their sky high prices don't include the automatic gratuity and the hard sell to buy products. Not for me! I last used the spa over 10 years ago. I think it was the hard sell on products that turned me off the most. I can appreciate that, but I've found it easy to turn off. Only used the spa on our 30th anniversary, but 35 is coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willcruiseanythyme Posted February 13, 2015 #9 Share Posted February 13, 2015 I like cruising and one thing I like is getting a massage on the ship. On my last couple of cruises, it seems that the spa prices have skyrocketed. An hour long massage with tip will run you almost $200. My wife likes to get a manicure and facial and they are getting ridiculous. I don't mind being "nickel and dime'd" but having to throw hundred dollar bills around is getting to be a little bit much. On most cruiselines don't they offer discounted treatments toward the end of the cruise or during port days?? Seems like I took advantage of that once. But yes, I think the prices are too over the top. Has anyone ever gotten a massage on the beach in Cozumel? I'd like to try it at an all inclusive resort we are spending the day at. I've heard they're cheaper but wonder how licensed these people are too.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julesbeara Posted February 13, 2015 #10 Share Posted February 13, 2015 (edited) The spa offers a $99 or 109 special everyday for a 20/20/20 promotion. You can get three 20 minute treatments at a discounted price and pay a $20 up charge for adds on if you are interested. Great way to get the same spa treatments they charge a fortune for at a reduced price. Edited February 13, 2015 by julesbeara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fpcruiser Posted February 13, 2015 #11 Share Posted February 13, 2015 On most cruiselines don't they offer discounted treatments toward the end of the cruise or during port days?? Seems like I took advantage of that once. But yes, I think the prices are too over the top. Has anyone ever gotten a massage on the beach in Cozumel? I'd like to try it at an all inclusive resort we are spending the day at. I've heard they're cheaper but wonder how licensed these people are too.... My dd and I each had a 1 hour massage on Passion Island about 7 years ago. I payed $100 total and that included a large tip. I don't know about how licensed these ladies were but the massage was wonderful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delirious9876 Posted February 13, 2015 #12 Share Posted February 13, 2015 I like cruising and one thing I like is getting a massage on the ship. On my last couple of cruises, it seems that the spa prices have skyrocketed. An hour long massage with tip will run you almost $200. My wife likes to get a manicure and facial and they are getting ridiculous. I don't mind being "nickel and dime'd" but having to throw hundred dollar bills around is getting to be a little bit much. You're going to have the cheerleaders after you, criticising a RCCL service & price ! :eek: :eek: :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruiser985 Posted February 13, 2015 #13 Share Posted February 13, 2015 (edited) $200 for a massage? For that price, I better be getting "full service" if you know what I mean Edited February 13, 2015 by Cruiser985 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix1181 Posted February 13, 2015 #14 Share Posted February 13, 2015 $200 for a massage? For that price, I better be getting "full service" if you know what I mean You want massage with happy ending? :eek: :rolleyes: :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaylemh Posted February 14, 2015 #15 Share Posted February 14, 2015 On my 1/23 Quantum cruise the next to the last sea day they had a special that I took advantage of - $99 for full massage and mini facial. It was wonderful (ask for Chelsey Redwood) , took about 1 1/2 hours, and was cheaper than what I pay at home. Looking forward to going back in April. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langley Cruisers Posted February 14, 2015 #16 Share Posted February 14, 2015 You're going to have the cheerleaders after you, criticising a RCCL service & price ! :eek: :eek: :eek: Oh stop. Of course it's expensive, I don't think anyone here will deny that. ;) No one in this thread is saying otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiCSailor Posted February 14, 2015 #17 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Anything done at sea is more complex than the same activity ashore (except perhaps boating); so expect the price to reflect that. RCI mist feed and house their Spa staff and rest assured that cost is passed on to the consumer. Never forget that RCI is a for-profit business and sets their pricing (from fares, to drinks, to the spa) to maximize profits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted February 14, 2015 #18 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Shipboard Spas Very Expensive And in other breaking news...............water is wet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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