Massages or Pedicures on Fantasy - worth it?

[MunFam]

I haven't done a pedi, but I've done two "fire and ice" manicures. I won't do them again. I find the sales pitch nonsense to be annoying, especially after telling them I won't be purchasing any products. Because then comes the upcharge pitch right behind it. I also didn't think either gal did a particularly good paint job. The first time it all chipped off within 2 days. The second time I brought my own polish, and it lasted plenty long, but I think I could have done a better paint job myself. The hot stone massage element of it is nice enough. But for the price I'd go to a local place instead before the cruise.

This is exactly my opinion as well. I cannot stand the sales pitch. I wrote on my card, no sales pitch please, I am here to relax. Still, I got the sales pitch...I reduced the auto gratuity because that just made me mad!!! Then...she saw me in the hallway near my stateroom...she said she was just at my door looking for me because the products were being offered on a discount that day and she did not want me to miss out. And by the way, the day prior after my services and her hard sell...I said, "my mom is an esthetician, I will never pay full price for any product because I can use her discount at home...but thanks anyways." I marched my butt right over to guest services and complained. Not cool.

I typically get a pedicure 3 days prior to a trip so the polish can harden. It takes a few days...and if you get in the pool or the beach too soon, it just chips right off. My pedicures last 2 months, so I would never get one on the ship because of the price and dry time.

 

[OffToDWD]

Thanks!! Appreciate both sides!