Guide to Cruising 2008

Aurora

Overall Score
BERLITZ'S RATING
  Possible Achieved
 
Ship 500 407
Accommodation 200 161
Food 400 258
Service 400 307
Entertainment 100 76
Cruise 400 298
 
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The Oasis Spa is midships on Lido Deck – almost at the top of the ship, just forward of the Crystal swimming pool. It is moderately large, and facilities include a gymnasium with the latest high-tech muscle-pumping and body toning equipment. There is also a sauna and steam room (both unisex, so you’ll need a bathing suit). There’s a beauty salon, a spiral staircase, and a relaxation area overlooking the forward Riviera swimming pool.

The spa is operated by Harding Brothers, a UK concession that provides the staff and a wide range of beauty and wellness treatments. Examples of treatments include: Body Toning (detox for the body); Seaweed Wrap; Collagen Velvet Facial Mask, and a range of aromatherapy treatments. Book spa treatments as soon after you embark as possible, as time slots fill up quickly aboard large ships such as this. Examples of prices: a full body massage is £60 for 50 minutes; an Indian head massage is £42 for 45 minutes; a holistic facial is £45 for 75 minutes. A manicure is £24 for 45 minutes, while a pedicure is £35 for 45 minutes.

A sports court incorporates a golf practice cage and a golf simulator (for which an extra charge applies).

Berlitz Guide © Apa Publishing 2010

Berlitz Guide © Apa Publishing 2008

 
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