The short version: Redemption Spa is on Deck 5 on every Virgin ship. The thermal suite, with a mud room, salt room, saunas, and hot and cold pools, costs about $59 on port days and $79 on sea days, and massages start around $155. Mega RockStars get daily thermal suite access included, and port days are the best value.
Redemption Spa is Virgin Voyages' spa, and it's one of the best places onboard to slow down between ports and parties. The thermal suite alone is worth a visit, with a mud room, salt room, saunas, and hot and cold plunge pools. Here's what's at Redemption, what it costs, who gets in free, and how to get the most out of it.
The hydrotherapy pool in Redemption Spa’s thermal suite, open free to RockStars every day or with a day or voyage pass for everyone else.
Redemption Spa at a Glance
Where: Deck 5 on every Virgin ship
Thermal suite: About $59 on port days and $79 on sea days for a three-hour session (two hours on Brilliant Lady)
Massages: Starting around $155 for 50 minutes
Free thermal access: Mega RockStar Sailors
Best value: Port days, when it's quieter and cheaper
Prices change by ship and sailing, so check the spa menu onboard for current rates.
The Thermal Suite
The thermal suite is the heart of Redemption. A pass gives you access to:
The mud room, with complimentary mud to apply before you steam
The Himalayan salt room
A dry sauna and a steam room
Hydrotherapy pools, including a hot pool and cold plunge tubs
Heated marble benches for relaxing between rounds
Robes, towels, and slippers are provided. Plan on two to three hours to enjoy it properly.
Thermal suite pricing
Port day: About $59
Sea day: About $79
Voyage pass: Unlimited access for your whole sailing, about $378 per person on a 7-night voyage. It pays off if you plan to go most days.
Treatments
Redemption offers massages, facials, body treatments, and more. Typical starting prices:
Swedish massage: From about $155 for 50 minutes
Deep tissue massage: From about $189 for 50 minutes
Bamboo and hot stone massages: About $199 to $295
Facials: From about $155
Acupuncture: About $199 for 60 minutes
Multi-step body treatments: Up to about $395
Most treatments include time in the thermal suite, so you can make a whole afternoon of it. A service charge is added to spa treatments.
Who Gets the Thermal Suite for Free?
Mega RockStar Sailors get daily thermal suite access as part of their suite perks. Regular RockStar suites don't include it. If you're a spa person, it's one more reason to look at a Mega RockStar suite. See Is RockStar Quarters Worth It?
Virgin's Splash of Romance package also includes thermal suite time. See my guide to Virgin Voyages add-on packages.
More Ways to Pamper Yourself
The Tune Up on Deck 15 for mani-pedis and medi spa services
Stubble + Groom for barbering and shaves
Dry Dock for hair styling
How to Book
Check the app first. On some sailings you can book spa services before you board.
Visit the spa on embarkation day. If you haven't booked, head to the Redemption desk on Deck 5 on day one. Sea-day appointments go first.
Ask about port-day specials. The spa sometimes offers deals when the ship is in port and most Sailors are ashore.
Paying for the Spa
Spa charges go on your onboard account, and you can use Sailor Loot to pay for them. A Bar Tab only covers drinks, so it can't be used at the spa.
Tips for Your Spa Day
Go on a port day. It's cheaper, and you'll have the thermal suite almost to yourself.
Try the mud room first, then rinse off and rotate between the saunas and plunge pools.
Stay hydrated. Water is provided, so drink plenty between rounds.
Plan around dinner. A late afternoon session followed by dinner is one of the best evenings onboard. See the Virgin Voyages Restaurant Guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the spa included on Virgin Voyages?
No. The thermal suite and treatments cost extra, except for Mega RockStar Sailors, who get daily thermal suite access. The gym and group fitness classes are included.
How much is the thermal suite on Virgin Voyages?
About $59 on port days and $79 on sea days for a three-hour session (two hours on Brilliant Lady). Prices can vary by ship and sailing.
What deck is the spa on?
Redemption Spa is on Deck 5 on every Virgin ship.
Can I use Sailor Loot at the spa?
Yes. Sailor Loot can be used for spa services. A Bar Tab can't.
Do treatments include the thermal suite?
Most do, so a massage is a great way to get thermal suite time too.
Plan a Relaxing Voyage
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