Mani/Pedi on board experience?

[MsYukon]

Hi all- just realized I won’t have time to get a mani/pedi before I leave home for my PC on Jewel!  I will have 2 days in Miami before we board so wondering if I should get it done in Miami or on board.  I know it will be cheaper getting it done before we board but have some serious sight seeing planned in Miami.

 

Has anyone had a mani/pedi on board?  Did it hold up? Thoughts?

[Biker19]

2 hours ago, MsYukon said:

  I will have 2 days in Miami before we board so wondering if I should get it done in Miami or on board.  I know it will be cheaper getting it done before we board but have some serious sight seeing planned in Miami.

You'll be even busier on board - get it done in Miami.

[kalliekae]

Had a manicure on board once and it was ok, but expensive. They also try to sell you products and are not very nice when you say no. Would not do it again.

[andrew2346]

I have done it but only once!  It was sooo overpriced.  I knew that going in but figured it would be a relaxing experience.  It was just like home but 4 times more lol.  Plus I was annoyed that I was wasting my cruise time in a nail salon and then having to wait for them to dry.  A massage would be another story.  I vote for do it on land!  Have a great cruise : )

[maryjaden]

My daughters and I always get a pedicure on board the first day.  It's kind of our cruise kick off.  Yes it is more expensive on board but it's a small splurge.  I tell them upfront I do not intend to purchase any extra and they don't push it.  I have found that they do hold up well. 

[Missymo]

Got a mani on board once, that was enough.  Very expensive and not a great job.  Find a place in Miami before boarding if you can.  

[Jasukkie]

I had one on Anthem and didn't regret it. Not sure I would do it again because it was expensive but I enjoyed the experience and the tech did a fine job. Yes, they try to sell products but I made it clear I wasn't interested and that was that. 

[Merion_Mom]

Get it in Miami.  I only get mani/pedis on board when I am on for an extended period of time.  They have been at best, adequate.  I just don't think that they are trained very well to do these two services.

[tinkr2]

Definitely get in done in Miami, the land of cheap mani pedis.

[Cayman Turtle]

I believe if you book both you get a discount on the second service. I've had both done and it held up well. I've never had an upsell on the mani/pedi but definitely have on other services. Also, if you can wait til a sea day they often have specials while in port. I'd recommend that if you have a color polish you really like, bring it along. Some of the salons have very limited color choices on board. The last time I went I brought a specific color because it matched my dress for formal night. The staff commented on it so much that I left it with them. All that being said, it is still expensive and you'll most likely find a cheaper fee on land.