Spa opinions

[katiec786]

Hey all

We are headed on the Wonder to Alaska in a few weeks - it’s our honeymoon and first ever cruise.
When our booking window opened I snagged myself a 50 min massage appointment for one of our sea days. With the exception of getting married 2026 has been ROUGH and I thought it would be a nice little treat for me.
As we get closer though, I’m wondering if it’s actually worth the price. For reference, the last time I got a massage was a nice place in our home city and was probably about 70% of the price Senses charges.
Has anyone had a massage on the wonder and loved it? I know they tend to try and upsell and am prepared for that, outside of that aspect was the massage itself really good?

Thank youuuu!

 

[MamaMermaid]

Personally, I don't think it's worth it. It's LOVELY but so pricey. I'd rather get a massage at a great place locally for a fraction of the price and put that money towards something else on board -- dining, merch, excursions, etc. Just my thoughts

 

[Chuck96]

Congratulations! The upsells with Senses tend to be pretty strong...they push pretty hard. That said, this is a very special occasion and if it is important to you to treat yourself a bit, you should seriously consider the massage. I tend to let my wife get a treatment on cruises, but do not go myself. That's my compromise!

 

[Mommb]

I have enjoyed my massages on Disney cruises but I haven't done one lately because they are expensive. The question is, would you likely treat yourself to a massage on land? If so, then do that, and use the savings for something else on board. However, if you need a treat and don't think you'll do it without the cruise, then go for it.

Another option, if you're into that sort of thing, is to get a manicure and/or pedicure. That is also more expensive than a comparable treatment on land, but the total cost is less and you get to sit in a massage chair (which, for me, almost justifies the additional cost).

 

[laurelew]

I didn't get one myself but my husband who is not a huge fan of cruises or Disney did both a massage and a facial on our recent trip on the Wonder out of San Diego. He said the spa was the highlight of the trip for him. We have a masseuse we regularly use at home who I love. My husband said the massage on the cruise was even better than the massage he gets from her.

I was very worried in advance for him regarding the upsell I've heard about but it didn't seem to impact his experience at all. He told me he just politely declined.

We also had a very challenging 2026. I think as long as it is in your budget to do so, you should treat yourself and not overthink it.

 

[cruisehopeful]

My husband has had very good experiences with massages in the spa and he's very picky/critical.

I didn't enjoy the upselling and I just don't go anymore. That said, sea days are a great time to do it.