Be Honest, Do You Actually Use The Spa When You Cruise?

[KeithnRita 688]

We've never used the spa and probably never will.

[smtcan 275]

Why should the best and a substantial part of the ship be allocated for the use of so few people who have to pay extortionate prices to use what we have all paid for anyway.

I wouldn't set foot in there on principle even if I could be convinced that the mumbo jumbo therapies actually did any good. I am with the Carib Bean all the way - $120 buys a lot of wine - even at inflated shipboard prices.

 

i am more than happy for the spa to occupy space.  The inflated prices paid by those who enjoy spa treatments on board (I will not call them mumbo jumbo, because massages certainly help some conditions, and other treatments may be beneficial to those who choose to indulge)  subsidize my cruises.  All the selling opportunities produce revenue for the cruise line and help to keep listed cruise prices low.

[seawitch 291]

My husband gave me a facial on my birthday one year. It was very good,very relaxing. Not something I would normally agree to spend money on but it was the last day and it was half price

[naamah 29]

In a word - NO

Several years ago, on Oriana,I was tempted to try Ionathermie by all it promised to do for me. All it actually did was make me itch all over for the remainder of the cruise so never again. I have been forced to use the hairdressers on World cruises and that has generally been acceptable if pricey

[Seadogdave 3]

My missus always likes to try a treatment at the spa. But she is thinking about not bothering as there is always a hard sell for add ons. I have even had to take things back and get a refund.

[Bailey 12]

I have never used the spa!! I can do that at home x

[Oldworldtraveller 2225]

My wife had a wrap and facial on our last cruise and she said it was wonderful. I hadn't the heart or courage to tell I couldn't see any difference apart from a large bill.

[Jaczs 701]

Not for me I am afraid I do my own and at a smidge of the cost  

[Born Free 33]

i think theyre such a rip off, if they were more affordable theyd have more bookings and happier customers!

[Sea Cruiser 89]

ive never used the spa treatments, although i did have my nails done on azura £30 and looked lovely!!

[HALaP&O 80]

No, never.

Silk Purses and Sows Ears come to mind.

Surely, the People who already love us, know us for who we are and what we are in our lives, and not by someone else's image of us, who doesn't really know us at all, thinks we should look like, albeit temporarily?

Beauty is only skin deep. For most of us thankfully, the heart and mind lie a little deeper....

Personally, I think soft massage, taken on a tropical beach somewhere, (Whilst on a cruise or not?) is the more therapeutic for both the mind and soul.

Peter. 

[afcandrew 371]

I have used the Spa for a hot stone massage a couple of times but wouldn't have any of the more 'fanciful' treatments.  Also, I will only have a massage if on special offer.  The standard prices are beyond daft if you ask me.  I do like to use sauna & steam facilities but will not pay extra for those where there is a charge.  All cruise lines continue to invest in Spa facilities so they are obviously a money-spinner (or in business-speak, a 'revenue centre').

[Maza 0]

I had a full body message on Brittania in June and even though it was fantastic I was sick of her plugging the goods afterwards and the fact another 10% was added to the over inflated £75 I had already paid