04/30/04

This is the beauty shop.  My father in law ended up getting a haircut while on ship.  What was surprising was that the prices really were not as extreme as we had anticipated. 

The "real" spa. We decided not to indulge in the thalassotherapy pool or go after the aroma therapy or tackle the couples massage workshop (with complementary massage oil!) or get facials anything like that.  Some people were saying that it is the ultimate indulgence but I would much rather "do" than be "done to". My wife, on the other hand, would be more than willing to be pampered for a full day in the spa.  Be forewarned, it can get  VERY expensive very quickly. For example, the hot stone therapy is $175 for 75 minutes, the aroma spa ocean wrap and massage was $190 for 80 minutes, and the hydralift facial was $109 for 50 minutes.  The thalassotherapy pool is actually quite a bargain at only $60 for the entire cruise.  I have heard that there are some people who simply do not want to get out of it once they get in.

The exercise equipment.  All of the usual stuff that you would find in a good gym.  If one must exercise there are a lot worse views that one can have.

I have mentioned on the Dailies pages that the Aquaspa has daily specials.  But if you are interested in the basic prices here is the price sheet:

And in case you don't want to go all the way to the Dailies, here are the specials for the first formal night from the salon.