All RCI ships: The Spa facilities are operated by Steiner Leisure, a specialist concession, whose young, hungry (for revenue) staff tries to sell you Steiner’s own-brand Elemis beauty products. Some fitness classes are free, while some, such as yoga and kick-boxing, cost $10 per class. Massage (including exotic massages such as Aroma Stone massage, Chakra Balancing massage and other well-being massages), facials, pedicures, and beauty salon treatments cost extra (massage, for example, costs about $2 per minute, plus tip). Make appointments early – aboard large ships, treatment time slots go quickly.
For the more sporting, all RCI ships now have a rock-climbing wall, with several separate climbing tracks. There is a 30-minute instruction period before anyone is allowed to climb, and this is done in pairs. It’s free, and all safety gear is included, but you’ll need to sign up.
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