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Just for general info, I submitted my info for Loyalty Match, from another cruise line, on Monday May 1, they replied on Thursday, May 4, DBEs were added, 1st voyage is Aug 2023, ...really easy simple process. Kudos to VV for offering the loyalty match benefit! Appreciate all the nice perks!

Great News! I have a voyage scheduled for this Aug 2023. I just submitted my info for loyalty match. I will update back once it all gets confirmed. Thanks for all the info!

Boarding Documents- Disney Cruse Line: Please read below from DCL. The Bahamas, Caribbean, Pacific Coast, Bermuda or Canada – Round Trip Cruises Sailing from/to: Port Canaveral, Miami, Galveston, San Diego, San Juan, New Orleans and New York The following guidelines are based on government regulations, which are subject to change at any time. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have all the proper documentation to board the ship and enter each of the countries on your cruise itinerary. Travelers can visit the US State Department's website for more information. All documents must be valid for the entire length of the voyage, unless otherwise noted. Guests without proper documentation will be denied boarding. When dropping off luggage upon arrival, please keep all documents in your possession to present during check-in at the terminal. US Citizens (Including Children) Original valid US Passport Original valid US Passport Card Original valid Trusted Traveler Card (NEXUS, FAST) OR Original or copy of their state-issued birth certificate AND Government-issued photo ID Puerto Rico birth certificates issued prior to 7/1/10 are not acceptable Hospital-issued birth certificates are not acceptable Original Consular Report of Birth Abroad issued by the Department of State AND Government-issued photo ID Original Certificate of Naturalization issued by US Citizenship and Immigration Services AND Government-issued photo ID Children 15 years of age and younger are required to present one of the documents listed above, but do not need to present a Government-issued photo ID. Social Security Cards and Global Entry are not acceptable proof of US citizenship for purposes of traveling outside of the US US Legal Permanent Residents Guests who are legal permanent residents of the US must present a valid original Permanent Resident Card. Photocopies are not acceptable. Canadian Citizens (Including Children) Original valid Canadian Passport Original valid Trusted Traveler Program (NEXUS, FAST) Citizens of All Other Countries (Including Children), Except for the Sailings Highlighted Below Original valid Passport Many countries require an entry based on your nationality. It is each Guest's responsibility to identify and obtain all the necessary visas before the cruise begins. If your country participates in the Visa Waiver Program, it is required to have a valid machine-readable passport and obtain 72-hour advance travel authorization via the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) prior to boarding carriers by air or sea to the US under the Visa Waiver Program. A copy of the approved ESTA application should be brought with you when traveling. View a list of applicable countries and registration requirements. Guests should be prepared to present a copy of their I-94 arrival record upon request. A digital copy of this record can be obtained at the US Customs and Border Protection website.

That depends on what ship and time of year for the cruise. Newer ships in the middle of summer, chances are pretty slim that it goes down, older ships...def a possibility of it....again just depends on when you're cruising and what ship...esp these days...but gotta roll the dice on this....if you wait...it's a 50 50 it goes down....but then could go up as well....which if it does, you can usually get a price adjustment. Happy Cruising!

WorkingforOBC is spot on with the responses. You and your fam will have an awesome time!!

I used to be one who only booked my own cruises, but I saw the light, and now I would only use a TA. This was especially helpful during the covid shut down, when things were so chaotic with the cruising industry. Nobody knew what or when anything was going to happen. I had a cruise booked with NCL and by booking through my TA, he had to do all the calling and arranging and the back and forth. Saved me a TON of time, stress, and headache. That cruise had to be rebooked 3 different times. My TA books VV, so I was super happy when he said, yes, I can do that for you! I booked Scarlet for this August, so I'm really looking forward to that voyage! In short, A TA can pretty much do everything with the exception of payment, haha....its just so easy to call up and say, I need X and X and they take care of it. I send 1 email telling him what cruise, dates, and cabin class, he sends backs prices...we choose/pay, he takes care of the rest.

Total Rip! but I ended up paying the $ for my medallion to be shipped for Discovery P cruise in April. We shall see if paid off or not LOL....port pick up can be done in many ways...from very organized and flowing to very chaotic and everyone standing around saying, they could have done this way better.

Awesome Review! Reading along with your adventures is bringing me back on our Wish cruise back in Dec...sigh...... Curious to hear your thoughts on best restaurant out of the 3...hard decision since they are so different....but think you might have a fav?

Haha...no pressure at all! LOL We loved the Aquamouse, and you WILL and DO get wet! Just be prepared for that 🙂 We didn't have to wait too long, peak times its always going to be busy, but port days and later in the day seems to be the best times when the wait was not as long haha...When the wait is long, they did not allow anyone to ride solo, we thought it went faster when it was 2 people in the boat vs 1, which seems odd, but that's what we determined. LOL We did not do any excursions either. Castaway Cay is a great island and Disney does a good job of accommodating everyone's preference, from the family beaches to Serenity Bay, which is just for people over 18. Adult area is on the aft end of the ship(deck 13), its not the biggest, but there is a pool and hot tubs....we didnt have any issues with it, but as usual there are those who are going to nit pick and say XX and XX and XX..but it just comes down, it is what it is, again, we didnt have any issue with it.... Have a great time, we loved the Wish, no matter what the negative reviews say 😛

I am also interested in your opinion of the Wish. We just did the Holiday Cruise in Dec 2022. We are looking forward to the arrival of Treasure!

Nice....My TA gave us $150.....so def "pays" to use a TA if that are able to book with Virgin V.

Oh nice!...Good to know!....I'm hoping it gets extended to at least August! We'll see! Thanks for the info... 🤞

I would wait till after March 31 and see what Virgin does with their program. I have a cruise booked for Aug 2023, I just was approved for status match, but not the Deep Blue Extras, as my cruise is after March 31. If you aren't taking a cruise between now and March 31, it's not eligible for the Extras. If it's extended, then I would apply, depending on how long they extend the benefit. Like everyone says, no one really knows what's going to happen after March 31, so just keep an eye/ear out after March.

Just a FYI.. Deep Blue Extras are only applied to sailing by March 31, 2023. I have a cruise booked in Aug 2023, but was not given the Deep Blue extras, I was just upgraded to Sea Rover, as I am platinum on Carnival. I'm hoping they extend the Deep Blue Extras, beyond March, but we shall see, as Virgin is set to announce their new loyalty program soon.