Clampram Posted April 1, 2019 #1 Share Posted April 1, 2019 We've just been through a very stressful time with a broken pipe and lots of water damage in our home. We are both looking forward to a relaxing cruise next week on the Royal. I would love to get a massage but I don't want to spend the $$$ to get sold products for an hour. How can I accomplish my goal of a relaxing massage on vacation? I'm thinking to say something ahead of time but maybe that's a bad idea??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 1025cruise Posted April 1, 2019 #2 Share Posted April 1, 2019 I once wrote on the slip that I didn't find the post massage sales call "relaxing" thus defeating the purpose of the massage. Unfortunately, there is no guarantee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voljeep Posted April 1, 2019 #3 Share Posted April 1, 2019 my wife refuses to go back to the spa on board but loves getting one pre-cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare phonejock Posted April 1, 2019 #4 Share Posted April 1, 2019 Just tell them at the beginning of your treatment that you are not interested in any upsells at the end, and if they do try to sell you something, just say no thank you. fyi, if you have not booked your massage yet, I would to up to the Lotus Spa as soon as your can once your get on the ship. Many people book them on line. Personally, I recommend the 70 hot stone, had a great one on the Crown a month ago. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mek Posted April 1, 2019 #5 Share Posted April 1, 2019 Just write on the sheet you complete prior to your massage that you do not want to buy any products. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lola2013 Posted April 1, 2019 #6 Share Posted April 1, 2019 Will you be travelling to any ports that offer beach massages? I find those the most relaxing...the cool ocean breeze, sound of the waves, etc., to be much more inviting than in the spa. The beach massage is more cost effective and no chance of the upsell attempt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lois1112 Posted April 1, 2019 #7 Share Posted April 1, 2019 1 hour ago, Clampram said: We've just been through a very stressful time with a broken pipe and lots of water damage in our home. We are both looking forward to a relaxing cruise next week on the Royal. I would love to get a massage but I don't want to spend the $$$ to get sold products for an hour. How can I accomplish my goal of a relaxing massage on vacation? I'm thinking to say something ahead of time but maybe that's a bad idea??? I always start by telling them no trying to sell me products after the massage, and they don't. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miagirl Posted April 3, 2019 #8 Share Posted April 3, 2019 I agree with everyone who says to just tell them up front that you don't want any product pitches. I too, have had a super stressful period of time recently and I am dreaming about the massage I'll get on the Golden next month. My personal fav is the Lime Ginger Scrub with full body massage - 75 minutes of bliss! Cannot wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyancho Posted April 3, 2019 #9 Share Posted April 3, 2019 (edited) Check the ports boards to see where others have gotten massages in the ports you are calling on. MUCH cheaper, no sales pitch. Edited April 3, 2019 by joeyancho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host CJSKIDS Posted April 3, 2019 #10 Share Posted April 3, 2019 (edited) As others have said, just tell them up front that you don't want to hear a sales pitch and will not buy anything. I've also told them that any chance of me buying anything ever or coming back will hinge on how it's handled. I don't ever get a sales pitch. Sorry to hear about the stress, hope all is resolved and that you enjoy your cruise! Edited April 3, 2019 by Host CJSKIDS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrak Posted April 3, 2019 #11 Share Posted April 3, 2019 I'll just get my usual monthly massage before we cruise and another one after we cruise. I get a one hour massage once a month. I'd like to do it more often but don't want to pay for it. Next massage is April 9. We fly out for pre-cruise land tour May 17 so I'll get one shortly before then. I've never gotten a massage onboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 4cats4me Posted April 3, 2019 #12 Share Posted April 3, 2019 I like the spa products from Elemis and have bought them on occasion. Really good stuff. That said, most of the times I haven’t purchased any and have simply said no, thank you, and that was the end of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefightermediclasvegas Posted April 3, 2019 #13 Share Posted April 3, 2019 On the Mexican Rivera forums, there are several post that you can get a great massage in Cabo for $33-35 dollars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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