HolsAddict

22 hours ago, CruisingWalter said:

It's no different than any other GTY room.  You pay a price, VV decides later which stateroom you get. Personally I would never do a GTY room on any ship, especially the Rockstars on VV. Remember that there are suites directly below both sides of the Gym. I actively avoid those suites when recommending cabins for folks. They are also the suites I usually see still available on the decks plans shortly before the ladyships sail... 🙂 

We thought it was worth a go. It will be the 3rd of 4 cruises this year (3 on VV) so it was worth the risk and it was a good price.

Has anyone had any experience of this type of rate and if so, what suite did you end up with?

This will be our 5th VV so thought it was worth a pont.

7 hours ago, dides said:

How exciting @HolsAddict I keep teasing my other half that we ought to marry on a Princess ship. Did Princess offer you a venue if there is no wedding chapel? I saw mention of the Wake View Terrace maybe?

@dides Indeed, we have been told it will be held on The Wake View Terrace, which we're fine with. We'll be in the Med so it should be lovely.

We're getting married on the Sun Princess in June 2025 so we'd love to see as much as possible of her ahead of the big day! Have fun!

It's for a refurb. It's coming to the UK in February and we're visiting it for the day to see the changes.

I sailed in October 22 and June 23 and are sailing again in June 24.

When do my deep blue perks show up as there's nothing showing on my account or the app? Tia

1 hour ago, tbmrt said:

My TA sent me an email saying that he gave me $50 more in loot for my upcoming cruise.  I went to Add On section of VV app and it says $25.  I wrote my TA and he said he has his receipt for $50, but not to worry this will automatically come into the app within a day of boarding.  If  not, I can go to Sailor Services to get.

 

Should I call them now or just wait to see if this happens?

Hi, the app is always behind the website so it's worth logging into your account to check.

All irregularities correct themselves once on board.

On 5/16/2023 at 3:35 PM, Moochi said:

What drinks are offered during Grog Walk? Do you get to pick?

I can't remember what they were but there were set drinks on the Valiant grog walk

You will love it whether you're 18 or 80! ❤️

You have no need to worry as you will get into the restaurants you want even if you haven't booked them in advance. As previously said, either book once on board or ask at the restaurant itself if there is availability. I never saw a queue at any of the restaurants. 

VV is a lovely, chilled experience. I can wait to June when we are on the Resilient Lady. 

Don't bother eating at the Ship Show! 

It was the only food on board that was low standard and we were disappointed with. The show was great but either eat before or after it.

The friend I travelled with has a gluten intolerance and I am lactose intolerant and we had no problems with food. If you let the server know, they will adapt any menu item and offer suggestions  

On 10/21/2022 at 5:07 PM, AdoraBelle said:

 

This has been my experience in Miami ...

Basically walked off once at 7:25am ...

Walked off another time at around 9:15am.

Maybe 6-7 people ahead of me each time.

Of course this is at current lowish capacity. 

Thanks!

On 10/21/2022 at 4:13 PM, cantgetin said:

I was able to book it on my transatlantic cruise well in advance of embarkation--don't remember the exact date.  Don't know why it would be different.  Are you trying under the "shore things" tab in the app?  That's where I found it.  As above, they are not strict about disembarkation times.

Yes, that's where I booked it before but this time there's no option to do it.

18 hours ago, sid_9169 said:

They don't really pay attention to anyone's debarkation times. It's so spread out between around 8:00 until 10:45 that you could pretty much leave any time you want.

I was able to book a slot on my Med cruise on Valiant Lady so assumed it would be the same for a Caribbean cruise?

Ship: Valiant Lady

Cabin#: 10174A

Deck #: 10

Cabin Category: Central balcony 

Sleeps: 2

Cabin Location: (Port,  Starboard, Forward, Aft) Aft

Terrace/Window/Obstruction: large sliding glass door

Noise Issues?: none

Wind Issues?: none

Connecting Cabin? Yes

Connect?: n/a

Hammock: Yes 

Metal/Glass Terrace: yes

Advantages/Problems - great central position

Would You Book Again?: already have!

Comments: amazing cabin with very comfortable bed

I was able to book my disembarkation slot on the Valiant Lady 40+ days before departure on my Med cruise, a couple of weeks ago.

Why isn't that an option on this cruise?

21 hours ago, ichiban35 said:

Sailor Services sent the following when I inquired about flights - I haven't called yet, so I can't vouch for the process:

 

Thank you for contacting our Sailor Services Crew.

 

We are now able to book your flights directly with your booking using our Air by Virgin Voyages program.  We are currently booking flights out of US gateways to MIA and FLL, London, and Barcelona.

Aside from the convenience of being able to book all your travel with Virgin Voyages, below are a few other benefits:

 

• Competitive pricing and flexible fares from major carriers

• Pay at 120 days prior to the voyage

• VV Air Angels at Miami International Airport to help with transitioning from airport to PortMiami

• Ease of booking

• Flexibility to personalize your flight plans - cabin type and dates

• End-to-end VV support/assistance, including flight tracking on the day of travel

• Guaranteed to get Sailors to and from the ship - this includes flight protection in the event of flight disruptions

• Bookings can be made in foreign currencies offered by Virgin Voyages

 

To add air to your booking, you can give us a ring at 954-488-2955 for US Sailors or +44 (20) 30034919 for UK or chat with us here to go over the details of our program.

 

We hope this helps and look forward to seeing you on board soon.

 

Cheers!

Sailor Services Crew

 

I'll report back here once I've (hopefully) successfully booked flights!

Interesting as I was told by VV they couldn't arrange flights from London for me

1 minute ago, cantgetin said:

The strangers showing up are in the cabin that you referred or that referred you.  My app is completely crazy.  The amount of Sailor Loot I should have has always been wrong on the app.  It was right on the website until 2 days ago when I got another referral that didn't show up.  I have a screen shot of the website from when it was correct, have called VV and was told that what their computer shows agreed with my view on the website...and I've decided that if I get the last $50, that is great...if not, I'm tired of fighting with them.  But we will have an issue at the terminal/on board if they can't manage to find what their website shows!

Of course the app has been crazy about other things as well.

OK, I have only referred 1 person but think he passed on my details. So if call them, there should be $150 sailor loot not just $50?

Thanks

33 minutes ago, FlyingCruiser2 said:

If you go to the Port of Roatan's web page, you'll see entries for Valiant Lady in their schedule.  We made arrangements for our tour to pick us up there.

It just has a general listing but if Carnival have exclusive rights on Mahogany Bay then that's answered my question. Thanks @1025cruise

I'm sure it's to do with Sailor Loot which isn't showing on the app but when I go to book excursions 2 people I don't know show as options.

I have only $50 showing in Sailor loot but maybe it will be more once on board in November?

I'm a bit confused! 🤔

I can't find which port the Valiant Lady docks at in Roatan in November. I'd like to book an excursion but it's asking to specify which of the 2 ports to pick up from? TIA

17 hours ago, WaBe said:

@HolsAddict just let me know how we can, and we’ll get that going!

When did you book your Western Caribbean Charm cruise? I've only just booked it. I understand the first person to book needs to contact sailor services with the other booking reference.

14 hours ago, WaBe said:

Here are my cruises, please add them to the google doc as well!

 

Western Caribbean Charm

Miami • Roatán • Costa Maya • Beach Club at Bimini • Miami

13-19 Nov, 2022

6 nights

https://virg.in/omiQ

 

Ancient Athens to Modern Dubai

Piraeus (Athens) • Santorini • Rhodes • Port Said (Cairo) • Safaga • Dubai • Dubai

Oct 22 - Nov 5, 2023

14 nights

https://virg.in/ojLh

 

Southeastern Caribbean Isles

San Juan • Tortola • Pointe-à-Pitre • Bridgetown • Castries • St. John's • San Juan

10-17 Feb, 2024

7 nights

https://virg.in/ojLz

 

 

We're on the Western Caribbean charm cruise too. Can we link our bookings to get sailor loot? Thanks

My partner and I are on the Western Caribbean Charm cruise in November. Its his first ever cruise and I was wondering about treating us (again!!) to the Splash of Romance. There seems to be conflicting reviews on it but is it worth the money? I would hope that any teething troubles will be sorted out by mid November? TIA