Carnival spa prices

bli...@aol.com

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Jun 20, 2005, 2:55:07 PM6/20/05

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Booked our third Carnival cruise for May '06 on the Victory. We've
never had any of the spa treatments before and I wanted some advice.

Really just interested in a massage, and maybe having my girlfriend's
hair done for the formal night. How much should I expect to pay? Lots
of add-ons?

I've heard that in the past the best time to get a massage was late in
the cruise because they would go on sale, and you should request no
pressure for additional products before hand for a more relaxing
experience. Is all that still true?

Christopher

LeeNY

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Jun 20, 2005, 4:36:49 PM6/20/05

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bli...@aol.com wrote:

> Really just interested in a massage, and maybe having my girlfriend's
> hair done for the formal night. How much should I expect to pay? Lots
> of add-ons?

Never had salon services on a cruise ship, but a 50 minute massage will
run you probably in the $100-120 range. Very inflated. That being said,
I've had some great massages on board ship. Price is terribly inflated,
but it's just part of my vacation budget.

> I've heard that in the past the best time to get a massage was late in
> the cruise because they would go on sale,

Sometimes they run special on port days as well.

>and you should request no
> pressure for additional products before hand for a more relaxing
> experience. Is all that still true?

I find this to be the case especially with facials, as they seem to
want to tell you about each and every product they apply and why you
won't possibly be able to live without it. So, for facials, I'm always
very upfront with the aestheticians and tell them I won't be purchasing
any of their product. They'll also ask you what products you currently
use so they can tell you terrible things about it. With massages, the
sell usually comes at the end, when they tell you how much you'll
benefit from the internal detox program and the aromatherapy sea salt
bath crystal goop. Whatever. I just say, I'll think about it...or flat
out tell them no.

Lee
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> Christopher

mgb

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Jun 21, 2005, 2:49:01 PM6/21/05

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I had a half body massage 4 years ago on on the Fantasy - cost me $70
plus tip and be prepared for the sales pitch to buy a bunch of shit that
you'll never use - stuff for the bathtub and crap like that. Cost me
$100 in total but I have to admit I did enjoy the experience. Next time
I'll just say "skip the sales pitch and I'll give you a nice tip".

The spa treatments generally fill up fast so if you're expecting a deal
later in the week I expect you'll be disappointed.
-mgb

number6

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Jun 21, 2005, 3:21:41 PM6/21/05

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LeeNY wrote:

>With massages, the
> sell usually comes at the end, when they tell you how much you'll
> benefit from the internal detox program and the aromatherapy sea salt
> bath crystal goop. Whatever. I just say, I'll think about it...or flat
> out tell them no.
>

I'd tell them ... ok ... then a week and a couple of Big Macs later ...
and that internal detox program is shot all to hell ...

scout...@webtv.net

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Jun 22, 2005, 4:12:28 AM6/22/05

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We have found that Carnival always runs specials during the cruise. The
best are usually on port days when most people get off the ship. On the
Miracle last year we got the Mexican Cocktail of 4 treatments for $99
which I thought was a good deal. They had about 8 treatments to choose
from in all. I choose a facial, a scalp, neck, and shoulder massage,
foot reflexology, and pedicure. Hubby got a scalp, neck, and shoulder
massage, back massage, back exfoliation, and men's facial. Go up and ask
what specials they will be running during the cruise and also look in
the capers each night for what will be offered the next day.

Kookie Jones

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Jun 22, 2005, 2:18:33 PM6/22/05

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I have had a massage on every cruise and that was my most expensive part
of my cruise. I also buy the products as well so it runs me around
400-450 per cruise for me. I feel since I do not drink or smoke that is
my treat. Kookie

LeeNY

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Jun 22, 2005, 2:50:06 PM6/22/05

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Kookie Jones wrote:
> I also buy the products as well so it runs me around

Having never bought product from the cruise spa, I'm curious to know
how you like what you've purchased. Are they Elemis products? Do you
cruise often enough to restock or do you by the products elsewhere when
you run out? I like the product they use during massages/facials but I
wonder if they'll still be that great when I use them at home.

Lee

Kookie Jones

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Jun 23, 2005, 12:49:00 AM6/23/05

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I am sorry but I cannot remember the exact name of the products I used
since the last cruise I went on was in 2002.....I could not with all
products and different cruise lines I have been on never had the same
product. I worked for a day spa and purhased my products thru them but
I liked what they used and decieded at the time to purchase. Sorry I
could not help you more. Kookie

Dillon Pyron

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Jun 28, 2005, 10:45:27 AM6/28/05

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Thus spake bli...@aol.com :

Spa price last week on the Elation

Couples massage in port, $242, regular $280 something.
Manicure, $40 (listed as "exotic hand ritual")
Mini facial, $30 on last day, regular $55
Spa Taster, $54.50 on last day, regular $109

Of course, you just know prices are going up, they always do. Since I
quoted these prices, I'm sure they will raise them this week or next,
just to make a fool out of me.

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Dillon Pyron

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Jun 28, 2005, 11:15:15 AM6/28/05

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Thus spake Kookie...@webtv.net (Kookie Jones) :

They were pitching Elemis and told Carol that these were only
available on cruise ships and not through land based spas. I plan to
ask my cutter (with as much hair as I have left, hair dresser just
doesn't seem like the right word). She has a day spa and carries a
lot of body care products.

LeeNY

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Jun 28, 2005, 2:15:29 PM6/28/05

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Dillon Pyron wrote:

> They were pitching Elemis and told Carol that these were only
> available on cruise ships and not through land based spas.

They also have an ecommerce site...www.elemis com.

I've never seen the stuff in a land based spa/salon. I've always liked
the product they've used on me in the cruise spas, just never took the
purchase plunge and was hoping someone had some first hand experiences
to share. Always looking for the next "must have" body care product
(I'm a sucker).

Lee

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Aug 10, 2005, 4:12:06 PM8/10/05

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