Massage services

[John&LaLa]

Same here. I had a massage on Grandeur a few years ago, and it was a very good massage. And I have regular pro massages at home, and have had a wide range of massages around the world.

Wan Pen on Oasis is awesome.

 

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[gingerpeaches]

As a massage therapist, I can tell you that like any service, it's often hit and miss. What I really dislike about the spa on the ships is the hard sell at the end of the massage. I use particular products with my clients, and I make those products available for purchase should a client wish to take something home. I HATE how on the ships they spend 15 of your 60 minutes trying to get you purchase whatever product they used. Also, I think the prices are extortionate. I had a Lime & Ginger salt scrub during a port day, and I can get the same treatment at home at my local spa for half the price.

 

Honestly, I would treat her to two treatments at your local spa at home for the same price as on the ship, and spend your money on the ship on something else.

[CruisingNole]

As a massage therapist, I can tell you that like any service, it's often hit and miss. What I really dislike about the spa on the ships is the hard sell at the end of the massage. I use particular products with my clients, and I make those products available for purchase should a client wish to take something home. I HATE how on the ships they spend 15 of your 60 minutes trying to get you purchase whatever product they used. Also, I think the prices are extortionate. I had a Lime & Ginger salt scrub during a port day, and I can get the same treatment at home at my local spa for half the price.

 

Honestly, I would treat her to two treatments at your local spa at home for the same price as on the ship, and spend your money on the ship on something else.

 

I checked in my CP last night for my upcoming cruise and I think it had a 60 min at $99 purchased in advanced, $130 on board. That is ridiculously overpriced. I’ve probably seen over a dozen LMTs on land and never once did they try to “upsell” anything to me.

[billylen]

I resisted but had to share my approach. Years ago I did get a couple of massages on board. They were ok, but not stellar. And as another poster stated they did try to sell me product. What I do now (not all the time but several times) is I will either do a little research on ports of call (internet or here on CC) or look around port for massage services. Of course remain mindful of safety etc. I have had some of the best massages in Alaska, Mexico, Europe for half the price. Sometimes the therapists have booths or offices near the ports. (Once I had a knee problem and a therapist I found online in Alaska spotted the issue and through her technique solved it...years ago and it has never come back!) Just a suggestion...

[John&LaLa]

I resisted but had to share my approach. Years ago I did get a couple of massages on board. They were ok, but not stellar. And as another poster stated they did try to sell me product. What I do now (not all the time but several times) is I will either do a little research on ports of call (internet or here on CC) or look around port for massage services. Of course remain mindful of safety etc. I have had some of the best massages in Alaska, Mexico, Europe for half the price. Sometimes the therapists have booths or offices near the ports. (Once I had a knee problem and a therapist I found online in Alaska spotted the issue and through her technique solved it...years ago and it has never come back!) Just a suggestion...

Massages in Phuket were $30. [emoji6]

 

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[CruisingNole]

Massages in Phuket were $30. [emoji6]

 

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I hear that a variety of massages are offered in Thailand. ;)

[John&LaLa]

I hear that a variety of massages are offered in Thailand. ;)

It does have that reputation.

 

 

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[CruisingNole]

It does have that reputation.

 

 

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In all seriousness, I am actually a bit intrigued by the previous poster’s suggestion about getting a massage at port instead of the ship. I’ve had plenty of massages here in America, and obviously styles differ around the world. I’d like to try something new.

 

John - you’re a well traveled gent, we know you like massages in Thailand, anything to report on in the Carribean?

[SRF]

I checked in my CP last night for my upcoming cruise and I think it had a 60 min at $99 purchased in advanced, $130 on board. That is ridiculously overpriced. I’ve probably seen over a dozen LMTs on land and never once did they try to “upsell” anything to me.

 

Try a massage in an upscale hotel or resort spa. They can easily be over $100 per hour.

 

You are comparing apples to oranges. Independent spa versus part of a larger organization.

[SRF]

Massages in Phuket were $30. [emoji6]

 

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You paid the tourist price. :D:D

 

Or it was more than just a massage :D

[SRF]

In all seriousness, I am actually a bit intrigued by the previous poster’s suggestion about getting a massage at port instead of the ship. I’ve had plenty of massages here in America, and obviously styles differ around the world. I’d like to try something new.

 

John - you’re a well traveled gent, we know you like massages in Thailand, anything to report on in the Carribean?

 

I had a couple of massages in Barbados when I was there.

 

One was SUPERB, but priced quite high. Very professional lady, brought a table to my hotel.

 

The other was a more reasonable price, but not nearly as good.

 

Also had one on the main street in Nassau. Very nice massage, but similar price to on board (I was not on a cruise, but there for work).

 

I am in Philippines now, outside the hotel, you can get a creditable massage for $6. In the hotel, it is about $40.

[John&LaLa]

In all seriousness, I am actually a bit intrigued by the previous poster’s suggestion about getting a massage at port instead of the ship. I’ve had plenty of massages here in America, and obviously styles differ around the world. I’d like to try something new.

 

John - you’re a well traveled gent, we know you like massages in Thailand, anything to report on in the Carribean?

I've only had them on the ship or at home.

 

Home is definitely cheaper, but not as much fun. [emoji6]

 

I have been getting one and sometimes two each cruise. It's cheaper than the casino. [emoji16]

 

The lovely Wanpen from Oasis.

 

 

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[mkam2821]

The massage I have had on board have been very good. And very expensive compared to land ones.

 

But well worth it for a nice gift.

 

Agreed. They do cost more than on land but every one I have ever had on any line has been good. Personally I love the hot stone massage, but it's a personal choice. Note that there will be an 10% gratuity added on after the massage

[John&LaLa]

Agreed. They do cost more than on land but every one I have ever had on any line has been good. Personally I love the hot stone massage, but it's a personal choice. Note that there will be an 10% gratuity added on after the massage

18%, but I add more on top of it.

 

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[CruisingNole]

18%, but I add more on top of it.

 

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Agreed. IMO $20 minimum tip for a full body massage. It's a strenuous job for those ladies!