Is there a spa onboard Royal Caribbean cruise ships?

2 min. readlast update: 06.18.2025

Yes — every Royal Caribbean cruise ship features a spa, known as the Vitality Spa & Fitness Center, offering a full range of treatments, beauty services, fitness classes, and relaxation areas. Here's an in-depth look:


🧖‍♀️ Spa & Fitness Overview

Royal Caribbean’s Vitality Spa provides a luxurious escape combining wellness and beauty services with a state-of-the-art fitness center 


🧴 Treatments & Services

You’ll find 100+ treatments available, with options like: 

  • Signature massages (e.g., Swedish, deep tissue, couples)

  • Facials, detox wraps, and body therapies

  • Acupuncture and medi-spa cosmetic services (e.g., tooth whitening)

  • Nails, haircuts, styling, and men’s grooming

  • YSPA for teens (age 13–17) with special treatment menus 


🏋️‍♀️ Fitness Center & Classes

Each spa includes a Technogym-equipped gym, plus fitness classes like yoga, Pilates, spinning, and kickboxing.  You can also hire a personal trainer or join group workouts.


🌿 Thermal Spa & Relaxation Areas

On ships like Oasis-, Quantum-, and Radiance‑class, you can purchase day passes to the thermal suite, which includes saunas, steam rooms, hot-stone loungers, and hydrotherapy showers.
Prices vary: about $109 for an individual or $199 for couples, with premium “ultimate” options available.


💸 Pricing & Booking

  • Spa services are a la carte, starting from around $59–$69 for basic treatments; signature services can range from $150–$250+ .

  • 20% gratuity is automatically added to your spa bill .

  • Book ahead via Cruise Planner or onboard; spa spaces fill fast—embarkation-day appointments are recommended. 


Spa Access for Loyalty Members

Members of the Crown & Anchor Society receive discounts:

  • Gold: 10% off,

  • Platinum/Emerald: 15%,

  • Diamond & above: 20% off plus a complimentary add-on treatment 


💆‍♂️ Should You Book the Spa?

If you enjoy pampering or need fitness downtime, the Vitality Spa is a relaxing enhancement. Keep these tips in mind:

  • Check the Royal Caribbean Cruise Planner for pre-cruise promotions

  • Arrive early on embarkation day to spot specials

  • Bring your own favorite spa products if you'd like


 

* Treatments and services vary by ship.

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