The Royal Caribbean spa is available on every ship in the fleet and offers a relaxing escape, with everything from massages to facials, thermal suites, acupuncture, and more. 

If you are looking to treat yourself, look no further than the Vitality Spa and Salon. Whether you want to unwind after a long day ashore or simply want to dedicate a day at sea to self-care, the cruise ship spa is perfect for relaxing and recharging. 

Spa treatments aren't cheap, though. Prices vary widely depending on the service. Massages, for example, can cost upward of $600 for a 100-minute service. 

To help you budget accordingly, we have compiled a Vitality Spa price list. All couples' products are priced per couple, with only one reservation required, and the Vitality Spa accepts onboard credit.

Vitality Spa Royal Caribbean Menu

Face

Age Defying Facials

• The Ultimate Facial, 50min: $249
• Targeted Technology Facial, 50min: $229
• Skin Renew Facial, 50min: $199
• BIOTEC Super Charger for Men: $229

Medi-Spa 

• CoolSculpting® Non-Surgical Fat Reduction: Priced by consultation
• Thermage® Skin Tightening Treatments: Priced by consultation
• Restylane® Dermal Filler Treatments: Priced by consultation
• DYSPORT® Cosmetic Wrinkle Treatments: Priced by consultation 

Couples

• Aroma Spa Seaweed Massage, 100min: $599
• Aroma Spa Seaweed Massage, 75min: $499
• Intensely Cleansing Salt Scrub, 75min: $499
• Intensely Cleansing Salt Scrub, 50min: $399
• Massage (select from Aroma Stone Therapy, Bamboo, or Deep Tissue), 100min: $599
• Massage (select from Aroma Stone Therapy, Bamboo, or Deep Tissue), 75min: $499
• Massage (select from Aroma Stone Therapy, Bamboo, or Deep Tissue), 50min: $399
• Swedish Massage, 100min: $599
• Swedish Massage, 75min: $499
• Swedish Massage, 50min: $349

Specialty Treatment Experiences

• Hot Mineral Body Boost, 75min: $249
• Poultice Powered Muscle Release, 75min: $249
• Zero Gravity Wellness Massage, 75min: $229

Massage

• BIOTEC Face Treatment and Body Ritual, 100min: $299
• Couture Touch Face and Body Treatment, 100min: $299
• R3 Pain Management Therapy, 100min: $299
• Thai Herbal Poultice Massage, 100min: $299
• Thai Herbal Poultice Massage, 75min: $249
• Aroma Stone Seaweed Massage, 100min: $299
• Aroma Stone Seaweed Massage, 75min: $249
• Intensely Cleansing Salt Scrub, 75min: $249
• Intensely Cleansing Salt Scrub, 50min: $199
• Restorative Salt Stone Massage, 75min: $249
• Aroma Stone Therapy, 100min: $299
• Aroma Stone Therapy, 75min: $229
• Aroma Stone Therapy, 50min: $199
• Bamboo Massage, 100min: $299
• Bamboo Massage, 75min: $229
• Bamboo Massage, 50min: $199
• Deep Tissue Muscle Massage, 100min: $299
• Deep Tissue Muscle Massage, 75min: $229
• Deep Tissue Muscle Massage, 50min: $199
• Swedish Massage, 100min: $299
• Swedish Massage, 75min: $219
• Swedish Massage, 50min: $179

Acupuncture

• Acupuncture Session, 50min: $199
• Neck and Shoulder Cupping Add-On: $39
• Electroacupuncture Add-On: $29
• Eastern Nutritional Consultation Add-On: $39
• Anti-Aging Acupuncture Facial Add-On: $39
• Herbal Consultation: $20

IV Lounge

IV Therapies

• Slim IV, 60min: $299
• Glow IV, 60min: $299
• Hydrate IV, 60min: $299

Nutrient Booster Shots

• Renew Boost: $49
• Mega Boost: $49
• Detox Boost: $49

Thermal Suite

• Thermal Suite 3-Day Pass: $99

Fitness

Personal Training

• Three sessions: $249
• One 60min session: $99
• InBody570® Composition Analysis*, 60min: $99
• Body Composition Analysis*, 30 min: $39 

*Only available on select vessels.

Group Fitness Classes

• Select Class Pass 5-7 days, 45min: $69
• Select Class Pass three classes, 45min: $39
• Single Group Fitness Class, 45min: $20

Salon

Hair

• Color and Style Consultation: Complimentary
• Keratin Complex® Express Blowout: from $169
• Shampoo and Blowout, Bundle of 3: $149
• Red Carpet Blowout: from $89
• Up Do: from $69
• Shampoo and Blowout: from $59
• Keratin Complex® Express Blowout with Cut: from $199
• Cut and Style with Blowout: from $89
• Kérastase® Elixir Ultime 24-Carat Indulgent Ritual: $59
• Kèrastase® Fusio-Dose™ Instant Treatment: $29
• Kèrastase® 123 Hair Ritual: $19
• Highlight or Lowlights: from $149
• Permanent Color: from $99
• Semi-Permanent: from $79 

Nails

• Fire & Ice Manicure, 45 min: $79
• Exotic Hand Ritual Manicure, 45 min: $69
• Traditional Manicure, 30 min: $59
• Fire & Ice Pedicure, 60 min: $89
• Sole Delight Pedicure, 55 min: $79
• Traditional Pedicure, 45 min: $69
• Repolish: $29
• Nail Fix, Per Nail: $15
• Shellac® Add-On: $20
• Paraffin Wax Add-On: $19

Nail Pairings

• Fire & Ice Manicure and Pedicure, 105 min: $159
• Exotic Hand Ritual Manicure and Sole Delight Pedicure, 105 min: $139
• Traditional Manicure and Pedicure, 75 min: $119
• Shellac® Add-On, Hands and Feet: $40

Smile

MegaWhite® Teeth Whitening Treatment: $199

Beauty Bar

Browns and Lashes (*Only available on select vessels)

• LVL Lash Lift, 60min: $99
• Express Brow, 30min: $29
• Strip Lash, 5min: $29

Waxing

• Full Leg: $85
• Back: $75
• Full Arm or Lower Leg: $55
• Basic Bikini, Half Back, Chest, or Half Arm: $45
• Underarms or Stomach: $35
• Ear, Lip, Chin, or Cheeks: $25

Barber Shop

• The Ultimate Men's Facial & Shave, 55min: $179
• Dynamic Resurfacing Facial & Shave, 45mi: $159
• Groom & Go Express, 25min: $99
• Men's Cut & Style, 15min: $59

Spa Package Discounts

Guests who are members of the Crown and Anchor Society also receive a discount on spa prices.

These offers are subject to available appointment times and do not apply to Medi-Apa or other discounted services.

• Gold: 10% off any spa service
• Platinum: 15% off any spa service
• Emerald: 15% off any spa service
• Diamond: 20% off any spa service
• Diamond Plus: 20% off any spa service and a complimentary add-on spa treatment
• Pinnacle: 20% off any spa service and a complimentary add-on spa treatment

If Diamond Plus and Pinnacle Club members book a signature spa service while the ship is in port, they receive a complimentary add-on from the following list of options: Frangipani Scalp Massage, Relaxing Hand Massage, or Sole Delight Foot Massage.

This offer only applies to one spa or salon service. 

Another way to secure discounts is to wait until you begin your cruise.

While you can always book a spa or salon service before your cruise, you can also wait to see the prices onboard.

The spa often offers sales on the first or last day of the cruise, along with steep discounts on port days.

If spa staff see that the ship is not booking enough spa appointments, they may offer more discounts on board.

It appears that guests can now pre-purchase thermal spa access via Royal Caribbean's Cruise Planner site.

Up until now, passes to the thermal spa were only sold onboard the ship.  A new "Relaxation Areas" subcategory has been added to the Spa & Fitness area of the Cruise Planner, with two available options: S.E.A Thermal Wellness Experience Week Pass and S.E.A Thermal Wellness Experience Couples Week Pass. Shoutout to Royal Caribbean Blog reader firebuck for alerting us to this new option.

Only Royal Caribbean's Oasis, Quantum and Radiance Class ships offer a thermal spa, and we have spotted this new option for sale on select Symphony of the Seas, Anthem of the Seas and Brilliance of the Seas sailings.

Select Royal Caribbean ships offer a thermal spa, which is a collection of services that can be enjoyed on your own.  The exact options will depend on your ship, but usually it includes

• hot stone chairs
• rainforest shower room
• infrared sauna
• steam room

This new option may not be available on all ships or sailings, so check the Royal Caribbean Cruise Planner under the Spa & Fitness tab to see if it is available on your upcoming cruise.

The Vitality Spa and Fitness Centers on board Royal Caribbean's ships give guests the chance to rejuvenate the mind, body and soul. The relaxing escape offers everything, from signature facials and bamboo massages to manicures, a hair salon and even a medi-spa. With the added benefit of a full-service fitness center, complete with state-of-the-art equipment and a lineup of workout classes, travelers can easily find the balance to maintain their healthy lifestyle while on a vacation.

If you are in the market for a fantastic guilty pleasure for your next Royal Caribbean cruise, be sure to check out the Thermal Suite in the Vitality Spa.  This ultimate adult retreat offers unlimited access to warm loungers, steam and sauna rooms, and more.  It is a fantastic way to relax while at sea.

Royal Caribbean offers a Thermal Suite on some of its ships, including Harmony of the Seas.  While aboard Harmony of the Seas, we took at tour of the venue to get a sense of what this is all about.

Royal Caribbean sells a limited number of passes to the Thermal Suite on every sailing.  Passes can be purchased onboard the ship at the Vitality Spa, and provide unlimited access to the facilities included with the spa.

The thermal suite is made up of a few areas that allow for relaxation as you see fit.  Unlike a massage, facial, or other service in the spa, guests can come as often as they like to take advantage of the thermal suite benefits.  It is the perfect way to relax and treat yourself at the same time.

What's Included

The thermal suite has the following amenities that can be used only by those that purchase a pass.

Thermal loungers

Steam room

Sauna room

Pricing

The thermal suite comes in three options:

• Single guest: $109 and includes 1 DIY scrub of your choice
• Couples (two guests): $199 and includes 2 DIY scrubs of your choice
• Ultimate Pass
  • $250
  • Good for two guests and includes 2 DIY scrubs and couples bath

Keep in mind that while the pricing refers to "couples", in reality, it means any two guests can take advantage of it.  Friends can book the couples option and take advantage of reduced pricing.

Guests can purchase their thermal suite passes from the desk at the Vitality Spa.  It is best to purchase them on embarkation day.

Royal Caribbean is offering up to 30% on select spa services reserved through the Cruise Planner on most cruises that guests have booked.

Not all services offered by the spa include a discount, but there are quite a number of discounted options to choose from, including deep-tissue massages.

The 30% off deal mentions this is a "limited time offer," although there is no indication of when the discount will expire.  Keep in mind that anything pre-purchased via the Cruise Planner is 100% refundable before your cruise begins, so there is little risk in purchasing it under this deal and deciding later to keep it or not.

This is the first time we have seen discounts on spa services, although up to 30% off deals have been spotted on drink packages and internet packages.

Would you book a spa service if you received this kind of discount offer? Share your thoughts in the comments!

Cue the lavender scented oil, because we are talking about the ultimate means of relaxation on a Royal Caribbean cruise: the Vitality Spa.

Every Royal Caribbean ship has a spa and fitness center, which offers guests services, seminars and treatments that are aimed at making you feel better, look better and be healthier.  It's a splurge for guests that want to indulge during their vacation.

The spa costs extra, and can be booked online before the cruise or once onboard the ship.

The exact size and range of services will vary from ship to ship, but there are important considerations to know before stepping foot inside.

Spa services

Royal Caribbean's Vitality Spa offers quite a variety of services.  Typically, the spa is split into three main areas: the salon, the treatment area and the fitness center.  

The salons will typically offer manicures, pedicures, waxing, hair styling, barber services for men and more.

In the treatment part of the spa, guests can choose from deep-tissue massages, acupuncture, bamboo massages, teeth whitening, Botox, detox services and much more.  

A full list of spa services will be available once onboard your ship, although you can also get a pretty good idea of what is available by browsing the spa services listed on Royal Caribbean's Cruise Planner site.

Booking spa services

Royal Caribbean allows guests to reserve spa appointments either online before a cruise or once onboard.  

Booking spa services online in advance of your cruise will help break up the total cost of the cruise, as well as guarantee an appointment for a specific day and time.  It is important to note that spa services are rarely discounted prior to the cruise.

Most guests tend to book spa reservations once onboard the ship.  Slots do tend to fill up as the cruise progresses, but if you are flexible with appointment day and times, you can often find availability.  Each day, the Vitality Spa will offer some sort of discount or package deal, with the most lucrative deals often on port days.  Regardless, these specials are only available for booking the day they are offered. 

Reservations for the spa onboard the ship can be made at the spa entrance, by calling the spa directly from a courtesy phone or by contacting suite or Diamond concierge attendants.

If you want to have a service performed on a certain day or time (such as getting your hair or nails styled prior to formal night), reservations made as soon as possible are recommended. 

Gratuities

Keep in mind that it is customary to provide an additional gratuity for services performed at the spa.  Generally, Royal Caribbean will add an 18 percent tip to the receipt when paying for the service.

You do have the option of providing an additional tip if you choose, but it is not required.

Thermal Spa

Select Royal Caribbean ships offer a thermal spa, which is a collection of services that can be enjoyed on your own.  The exact options will depend on your ship, but usually it includes

• hot stone chairs
• rainforest shower room
• infrared sauna
• steam room

Royal Caribbean sells day-passes for this service, which offer unlimited access to the thermal spa.  These passes are limited in quantity to prevent overcrowding.

The Thermal Spa option is available on Radiance, Oasis and Quantum class ships.

Teen services

On Royal Caribbean's Oasis-class ships, the Vitality at Sea Spa and Fitness Center includes a separate YSPA (teen spa) area.

The YSPA offers treatments and services for guests that are 13-17 years old.

YSPA menu has facials, massages, nail and hair treatments. Sample treatments available in the YSPA are Acne Attack facial, Beach Babe deep conditioning hair treatment, Sole Mate pedicure and more.

Just like the adult area of the Vitality Spa, treatments at YSPA have an additional charge per service.

Spa tips

• Tours are available at anytime of the spa, but try to take a tour on embarkation day when they are the easiest to take.
• You can often ask the Spa staff what the specials will be in the days ahead.  You might not be able to book it, but at least be aware of what specials will be available later to book.
• There are certain activities held at the spa with no additional charge.  Theses events may have a sales-pitch to them, but there are some complimentary seminars and evaluations offered.
• Note the name of a crew member that performs a service at the spa that you like, so if you return, you can request that person again.

Onboard Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas, guests can purchase something called the ultimate thermal suite pass.  Royal Caribbean Blog reader Christie McLarty decided to try it for herself and share the experience with everyone!

We purchased the ultimate thermal suite pass for two for the week. 

The cost was $250, and included use of the razul/mud room and a private jacuzzi (later referred to as bathing suite).  You had to schedule these with the spa and each lasted an hour. 

For both services, you check in with the front desk and wait in the relaxation room until a staff member brings you to the room and explains everything in detail before leaving you alone for the remainder of the time.  They knock on the door when you have ten minutes remaining.  

The razul room consisted of a few steps to exfoliate and cleanse the skin. 

The first was a salt scrub.  You apply this to yourself or your partner and then rinse it off in the shower.  Afterwards, you apply several facial cleansers and masks from Elemis. 

These were slightly confusing because the directions on the back of the bottle were for the spa, not for an average consumer such as "apply as per Elemis training."  We tried to figure out what to do with each one. 

Next, you apply a thin layer of the green mud mask to each other or to yourself.  You then sit in the steam room for about 15-20 minutes.  It goes through several cycles of steam until a nozzle at the top kicks on and washes the mud off of you. 

If the nozzles don't get all the mud off, there are spray shower heads to finish rinsing off.  There are towels and robes to use afterwards.  The mud mask had a cooling effect similar to icy hot.  

The jacuzzi was more like a two person private bathtub.  She stated that she put elemis detox products in the bath and this may cause us to sweat.  She showed us how to operate the tub and then left us alone. 

There was a shower to use after and elemis facial products left out as well.  Since we had just finished with the razul treatment, we skipped the facial cleansing.  I brought an iPad and we caught up on some shows that I had downloaded. 

It was very relaxing and I would definitely do it again.  Hope this helps someone!   

Royal Caribbean has reached an agreement with Steiner Leisure Limited to be the exclusive provider of spas, salons and fitness centers and related beauty, wellness and medi-spa services and products on Royal Caribbean vessels currently sailing, as well as the Quantum of the Seas and Anthem of the Seas, scheduled to enter service in 2014 and 2015, respectively.

Steiner Leisure President and Chief Executive Officer Leonard Fluxman spoke about some of the new innovations that will debut on Quantum of the Seas that will be "environment of firsts". Among these firsts is Vitality Powered by Technogym®, the first fitness center on board Royal Caribbean to feature the modern professional equipment from this industry leader.

Quantum of the Seas will feature a two-level, state-of-the-art Vitality at Sea Spa & Fitness Center that offers two private fitness consultation rooms and a dedicated Flywheel™ indoor cycling studio, as well as our Smile Spa, barber shop, Thermal Suite, and relaxation lounge. Passengers will have the opportunity to choose from a comprehensive array of Elemis® face and body therapies, Bliss® treatments, and medi-spa services, performed in one of our 19 serene treatment rooms.

Fluxman commented on the new agreement, "For many years, we have enjoyed offering Royal Caribbean's guests our growing variety of healthful options for decompressing, revitalizing and luxuriating.  We look forward to being a memorable part of the vacation experience of Royal Caribbean travellers, and continuing our collaboration with this conceptually and stylistically innovative brand."

In addition to Quantum and Anthem of the Seas, Royal Caribbean extended their original agreement with Steiner for all of its cruise ships through 2017. 

Condé Nast Traveler released its list of the top spas around the world and in the case of the best spas for cruise ships, three of Royal Caribbean's onboard spas made their Top 25 list.

Royal Caribbean's Liberty of the Seas (9), Grandeur of the Seas (16) and Allure of the Seas (20) all ranked in the top 25.  The list of the best spas ranked them by treatments, staff & facilities.

The polls results came from Condé Nast Traveler readers who shared their findings with the web site over the course of the year.