Spa Q

[conandrob240]

Does a massage appointment allow you access to all spa facilities for the day?

 

we are on a 5 night Valiant Lady

[cantgetin]

No.  A massage appointment give you access to a massage room for 60-90 minutes.  The thermal suite (what most people call "the spa") must be booked separately.  It is booked in sessions of about 4 hours--some a little longer if booked across dinner/show times and gives you access for just that time period; you can come and go during that time if you choose.  Current cost is $59 on sea days.  I met the spa manager on our last cruise.  She said that they determine whether or not to offer port day specials based on how bookings are going.  Port days in the thermal suite used to cost $39 per session, but I don't know if that rate is still happening.

It is worth noting that the spa costs on VV, whether for a procedure or thermal suite, include the tip.  We offered a tip to the person who did our procedure and she politely explained that the tip was included and she could not accept "extra."  That makes VV costs lower than other lines that add 18-20% automatic gratuities plus any extra you give.

 

I believe that unlimited thermal suite comes with a mega rockstar cabin, I don't think it is included with a rockstar suite.

[Fogcityca13]

The spa manager did ask us to schedule times slots at the thermal suits as mega, mega does get daily access. She said they want to manage the number of people in the spa so it’s not over crowded. I was surprised how much I enjoyed the facility. 

[conandrob240]

Thanks. I think NOT including the thermal suite/spa facilities access is more of the trend these days.