Vacations are all about relaxing and getting recharged, and a big part of it is getting pampered at the spa.
So you don’t want to add to the stress by trying to work out where the best value is.
Always keen to keep our readers relaxed, we’ve done the hard work for you and surveyed the starting prices of a facial and a hot stone massage across cruise lines to find out.
To keep things fair, we compared the prices of hot stone massages, even if they had more affordable massage options on board.
However, the range of facial treatments available is too large so we kept it at the most affordable facial you can get at sea.
Best value spa treatments are to be had when you sail on local lines like Princess Cruises Australia and P&O Cruises Australia.
On international lines, Cunard, Norwegian Cruise Line, Viking Ocean Cruises and Royal Caribbean are close competitors in price for their hot stone massage.
And for facial fanatics, Cunard, Norwegian Cruise Line and Royal Caribbean are your go to.
Keep in mind, cruise lines also often charge gratuities of up to 18% for all spa and salon services.
Viking Ocean Cruises do not charge additional gratuities and P&O Cruises charge a lower than average 5 per cent gratuities.
Read below to see how much you need to budget for a royal pampering at sea:
Cunard
Mareel Wellness & Beauty
Facial:
Restoring Facial, Reviving Facial, Rehabilitating Facial
30|50|80 minutes, US$76|121|180 (AU$107|170|252)
Massage:
Mareel Massage
50|80 minutes, $135|195 (AU$189|273)
Mareel Stone Massage
80 minutes, $200 (AU$280)
A 12.5% gratuity will be added to all services.
Norwegian Cruise Line
Mandara Spa
Facial:
ELEMIS Superfood Pro-Radiance Facial
50 minutes, $122 (AU$171)
Massage:
Swedish Massage
50|75 minutes, $119|165 (AU$167|231)
ELEMIS Aroma Stone Therapy
50|75 minutes, $149|195 (AU$209|273)
For your convenience an 18% gratuity will be added to your bill at checkout.
Oceania Cruises
Canyon Ranch Spa
Facial:
Citrus Vita Essence Facial
50 minutes, $140 (AU$196)
Massage:
Aromatherapy Massage
50|80 minutes, $150|200 (AU$210|280)
Awakening Massage
50 minutes, $150 (AU$210)
Canyon Stone Massage
80 minutes, $215 (AU$301)
An 18% service charge has been included in all prices for your convenience. Additional gratuities for exceptional service are appreciated, but not expected.
Princess Cruises Australia
Lotus Spa
Facial:
Elemis BIOTEC Facials
BIOTEC Radiance Renew, Blemish Control, Sensitive Skin Soother, Super-Charger for Men, Anti-Pigment Brightener
50 minutes, AU$165
Massage:
ELEMIS Aroma Stone Therapy
50|75|90 minutes, AU$149|195|229
For your convenience, a discretionary 15% gratuity will automatically be added to your receipt.
Regent Seven Seas
Canyon Ranch Spa
Facial:
Sensitive Skin Facial
50 minutes, $175 (AU$245)
Massage:
Canyon Ranch Massage
50|80 minutes, $170|235 (AU$238|329)
Canyon Stone Massage
80 minutes, $250 (AU$350)
An 18% service charge has been included in all prices for your convenience. Additional gratuities for exceptional service are appreciated, but not expected.
Viking Ocean Cruises
The Spa
Facial:
Nordic Classic Facial
50|80 minutes, $149|199 (AU$209|279)
Massage:
Swedish Mindful Massage, Swedish Deep Massage
50|80 minutes, $139|189 (AU$195|265)
Hot stone massage is not available on Viking Ocean Cruises.
Shipboard gratuities for shipboard personnel are included in your cruise fare on Viking Ocean Cruises. Additional tipping is at the guests discretion.
Royal Caribbean Cruises
Vitality Spa
Facial:
Elemis Tri-Enzyme Resurfacing Facial
50 minutes, $125 (AU$175)
Massage:
Swedish Massage
50|75|90 minutes, $119|165|189 (AU$167|231|265)
Elemis Aroma Stone Therapy
50|75|90 minutes, $149|195|229 (AU$209|273|321)
A 18% gratuity is automatically added to all spa & salon services.
P&O Cruises Australia
Elemis at Sea
Facial:
ELEMIS Superfood Pro-Radiance Facial
50 minutes, AU$152
Massage:
ELEMIS Aroma Stone Therapy
50|75|90 minutes, AU$186|243|289
A 5% automatic gratuity will be added to all spa, salon and fitness services at check-out.
Crystal Cruises
Crystal Life Spa
Facial:
ELEMIS Superfood Pro-Radiance Facial
50 minutes, $134 (AU$188)
Massage:
ELEMIS Aroma Stone Therapy
50|75 minutes, $159|215 (AU$223|300)
For your convenience, a 18% gratuity charge will automatically be added to your spa and salon services.
*Prices are subject to change
