Virgin Voyages Latest Topics

Vaccinated and Booked for May! Who's Rolling the Dice with Us?

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 10:00:35 +0000

So we both got vaccinated and decided we'd like to roll the dice on one of the mid May journeys. Anyone else who's booked for May 14-19?

You know...

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 10:24:12 +0000

If they just park the ship in Miami and call it a hotel...I'd be willing to hang out on it for a few days...or a week. I'm desperate tho.

Just sayin'

Any NEWS on VV? Please post it here...

Sun, 21 Jan 2018 18:02:33 +0000

Ever since we joined the early sign-up queue, I've been popping over, checking to see if there is any more 'news', since ship-tease -- sadly, nothing. I'm also checking the VV website, regularly. But, since neither DH nor I do FB, we don't have access to that info. So, if anyone sees any new press releases -- or even any well founded rumors ;), please post them here. Thanks! :cool:

Will VV need to rethink their no children policy?

Thu, 07 May 2020 17:42:16 +0000

I wonder with the cruise industry seemingly not getting back to "normal" for an undetermined amount of time after sailings begin will VV need to rethink their adults only policy? I know this goes against everything that they've marketed to this point, but in order to get cabins filled they may need to pivot.

Thoughts?

Virgin Voyage's financial situation

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 16:37:31 +0000

Do we know anything about this company's financial situation? Do they have a lot of money or are they struggling?

I'm just surprised that they have lasted this long without a paying passenger.

So What is Really Included?

Sun, 28 Apr 2019 04:27:53 +0000

I've been following the VV Scarlet Lady with excitement and see the booking is live. We might try to book something in 2020 as the fares don't seem to bad. What I'm excited about is that this seems like a new experience. We've done 10- Celebrity and an Azamara and really enjoy them, but variety is the spice of life. They seem to be billing this as all-inclusive, but I haven't been able to find exactly what is included. I believe gratuities, wifi, any/all dining and fitness classes are included, but what about drinks (cocktails, beer, fresh juices, soda, etc), entertainment, excursions, etc? If everything is truly included then $4000 (inc taxes) for a 5 night to Havana in a balcony cabin doesn't seem bad at all, we paid close to that for a 4-night Havana on Azamara last year and that wasn't all-inclusive.

Hey Virgin...

Sat, 02 Jan 2021 12:40:29 +0000

You wanna break the mold...get rid of the "use it or lose it" on Sailor Loot/On Board Credit. (Unfortunately, I would add the bar tab scheme to this list as well....you've implemented a similar measure there...two accounts to track now, instead of one)

Love your approach....mostly all-inclusive....free wifi, gratuities included, basic beverages.

I think one thing all cruises hate is the "use it or lose it" aspect of their on board cash account. Just let the money roll into Future Voyage Credits...or just (more costly) refund the amount in cash.

Perhaps you've already done the calculus on this, but I think this is a "pain point" for cruisers where I think Virgin could be a pioneer.

Either way, love what you guys are doing. Hope to see you on the ship soon.

Other comments welcome.

Suites and complimentary bar set up

Wed, 13 Mar 2019 13:48:46 +0000

I wonder what that means? A daily replenish of several types of liquor and mini fridge like MSC Yacht Club? Or more like NCL Owners Suite which has a one time stock of several bottles of liquor as specified by the guest?

anyone know?

More details about room service

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 22:21:48 +0000

Virgin cancels cruises past April; no Europe cruises

Wed, 09 Dec 2020 14:20:59 +0000

https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/cruises/2020/12/09/virgin-voyages-cruises-wont-launch-until-may-year-behind-schedule/6493611002/

Valiant Lady European Cruises cancelled. Check your email if booked.

Wed, 09 Dec 2020 20:31:36 +0000

I just found an email in my span folder that explains the cancellation. I am a little surprised because my sailing was 10 months away and thought this would be under control by then. It goes on to explain that for first time cancellations, you get the 150% FVC or a full refund +25% FVC. If this is not the first cancellation for you, then you get FVC that can be used up to a year from your booking start date.

There was some good news. Ship 3 is 40% complete and ship 4 construction has started. They are also moving forward with their Miami port facility.

Virgin Atlantic (Airline) going bankrupt

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 01:22:51 +0000

Not good news.

https://www.cnn.com/2020/08/04/business/virgin-atlantic-bankruptcy/index.html

Provide feedback to CDC on when/how cruising returns

Wed, 29 Jul 2020 03:09:01 +0000

Article:

https://www.travelandleisure.com/cruises/norwegian-royal-caribbean-healthy-sail-panel-safer-ships

And link to survey

https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=CDC-2020-0087-0001

There goes December cruises

Tue, 27 Oct 2020 13:34:47 +0000

Virgin Voyages have now cancelled the remaining cruises for 2020. A notice was just sent to travel agents a short while ago.

A Grand a Night?

Thu, 24 Sep 2020 20:25:41 +0000

Introducing our Western Caribbean Charm sailing.

Starting at $1,025 per night, it’s the perfect time to turn

this year’s daydreams into next year’s reality.

Are these people crazy, a grand a night is a bit hi, no?

Scarlet Lady - stern door??

Mon, 12 Oct 2020 18:07:42 +0000

VV posted this lovely pic of SCARLET LADY at Bimini a couple days ago (obviously taken earlier in the year). What struck me is that SCARLET LADY has backed her stern pier side like a ferry would. In fact I believe this is how BIMINI SUPERFAST disembarked passengers when she was on the Miami-Bimini run. That ship was a ferry, and of course SCARLET LADY is not ... but is it possible SL has a stern door?

Scarlet Lady November 22. 2020

Thu, 17 Sep 2020 11:36:27 +0000

We are excited to go on our first Virgin Voyage from Sunny Florida. Who else is going?

What About That One Swimming Pool?

Tue, 25 Feb 2020 02:24:59 +0000

Saw the video on the Scarlet lady today but only one small toe dipping pool for all the passengers.

Surely you jest Virgin?

Important Sailing Update

Thu, 21 May 2020 14:58:29 +0000

An important update on Scarlet Lady sailings for July 2020 through October 2020: https://virg.in/c2z

Would We Fit in?

Thu, 18 Jun 2020 16:08:41 +0000

Considering going on the Scarlet Lady in 2021 for a 4 day cruise. We are 65 and 75 years old. It looks like this cruise line is gearing towards 20-30 year olds? Anyone else think this is the case? We love there is no kids. We worry we wont fit in any advise/thoughts? We don't want a "stuffy" ship!

Scarlet Lady sailing back to Europe - Has VV given up on Fall sailings from America?

Mon, 29 Jun 2020 16:48:12 +0000

The Scarlet Lady is unexpectedly sailing back to Europe. With a spike in coronavirus cases in Florida, Europe banning American travelers, and Europeans not likely to travel to the United States, has Virgin Voyages given up on sailing from Florida in the Fall?

Carribbean or Mediteranian ?

Sat, 01 Aug 2020 00:32:37 +0000

With the likelyhood of October Cruising being cancelled, I will have the option to sail Scarlett Lady or Valiant Lady. I have never cruised before-Should I stick with the Carribbean, or go all out for the cruise out of Barcelona, which would be a 14 hour flight for me from California.....Thanks for feedback

Battle against Cruise ships gains steam

Sat, 18 Jul 2020 05:39:09 +0000

https://cruiseradio.net/key-west-looking-to-ban-large-cruise-ships/

Cancellation / Refund Thread

Tue, 07 Jul 2020 12:58:19 +0000

I finally caved this morning. I've rolled several bookings forward already and had ended up in Nov 2020, which I still don't believe is going to happen. I've been (mostly) on hold with them for about 40 minutes now. To be fair, my booking history with them is complicated (suite with two people > canceled for two back to backs in solo (March 2020, canceled by pandemic), > canceled for suite with two people in October > canceled for suite with two people in November > I finally gave up/not sure they won't go bankrupt).

Ok ... off phone now, it was about 50 minutes total. It does sound like they were able to clean everything up and issue me a 25% FCC. If you have a similarly complicated history, they can handle, but just be ready to settle in on hold for a while (and it's still that same song ...).

They state 7-10 business days for the refund, I will post here when it shows up (or doesn't).

Virgin Suite Perks Changes

Thu, 21 May 2020 15:29:32 +0000

Today, I received an e-mail that there would be a lowering of fare for suites and that in turn, some previously mentioned perks would be eliminated. There was a link that took me to the VV RockStar Quarters page, but I'm having a hard time deciphering which perks were there that are now gone. Does anyone know?

To view this email as a web page, go here.

Everyone deserves a break right now, even RockStars like you. So in light of that, we've taken a look at our introductory pricing across the board and updated it to reflect the current economic environment as part of our Smooth Sailing program for 2020.

What that means is that we're lowering the fare for your suite, and with that, we've made the decision to remove some of the previously offered perks. If you'd like more details, take a look here for everything that's included with your RockStar status.

With our pricing update, we're also introducing (even more) flexible booking policies — so that you can feel confident about making plans, while knowing that if anything changes, we're on your side. So for sailings through December 16th, 2020, we’re moving final payment dates to 60 days (from 120 days) before you sail, and allowing you to cancel up to 48 hours before your voyage and receive a 100% voyage credit.

You'll receive an updated confirmation email from us in the next 7 days that reflects your new fare. Until then, stay safe and we look forward to sailing out on the open ocean with you soon.