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They have re - appeared on the voyages booking page 

how odd 

Ive just checked and it would seem all the UK summer cruises have disappeared of Voyages booking page.

It’s a possibility they are full now but yesterday there was quite a few available.

and even the full dates still showed on the page. 
 

it now jumps straight to the Oct dates.

Ive been checking daily as was hoping for an XL cabin to show to upgrade to.

1 hour ago, peteukmcr said:

Payment for the bar tab

I called this number and they were really helpful and sorted everything out for me. 
its a UK number but transfers automatically to USA so no extortionate charges 

020 3003 4919

2 minutes ago, peteukmcr said:

Not yet as it’s not confirmed yet. Seems an odd way to do things, spoke to a wonderful agent based in Miami but then told I have to call some other agent in the U.K. to make payment. So I’ve emailed by TA and asked her to sort it out as she should also get commission on it. 

Make what payment?

we paid when we purchased the bar tab.

ive just discovered when you log in online it shows how much Bar tab loot you have 

Bar tab is in Hubby’s name so logged into his account and it shows $425
cabin was booked by me so mine so my account shows $100 promotional OBC

21 minutes ago, dippyblond said:

As a first timer don’t really understand this whole bar tab thing?

so we get $200 to spend, I’m guessing this can be spent on drinks?

As we are not huge drinkers ( although do prefer a decent bottle of 🍷)

I really can’t see us spending upwards of $400 on booze - so can we just pay as we go?

presuming we get through the $200 start up 🤔

Yes if you use the bar tab it’s then billed to your loaded card. Just have to watch out for bank exchange rates 

7 minutes ago, peteukmcr said:

If anyone is thinking of adding a bar tab to your booking, I was told the $300 bar tab would cost me £225 but they will also add another $125 value to the tab, giving me $425 total.

 

Having a look at the limited drinks menus out there, that $425 will be needed for the 2 of us with our preferred wine at $11 per glass and some favourite cocktails $15.

We did the same but when we booked I think we got 100 extra =$400 

I was hoping we would also qualify for the extra sea blazers $25 

but I can’t find anywhere to check bar tab balance? Have you ? 

34 minutes ago, Solent Richard said:

Who did you book with? 

 

I've just rechecked my app and the app screenshot at #17 only shows half the story.

 

Continue scrolling down to ...

For Sailors arriving in their own car:

 

...you drive yourself to the Tipner test and then once cleared are given luggage labels and head off to the Terminal and 'Portsmouth International Port Car Park.

Yes re #17 I only shot the part that said all sailors now need to go to the P&R 😊

34 minutes ago, Solent Richard said:

Who did you book with? 

 

I've just rechecked my app and the app screenshot at #17 only shows half the story.

 

Continue scrolling down to ...

For Sailors arriving in their own car:

 

...you drive yourself to the Tipner test and then once cleared are given luggage labels and head off to the Terminal and 'Portsmouth International Port Car Park.

I booked direct with voyages 😊

6 minutes ago, Solent Richard said:

Things can only get better.

 

Here's an extract from my good friend and fellow cruise blogger who is currently onboard...

 

https://www.wansbroughs-cruise-blog.me.uk/2021/08/scarlet-lady-postcard-2-sea-day-1/

This is a great read ty 😊

I’m very excited to board 😆 

this will be mine and bubba first ever cruise 😬😃

4 minutes ago, Solent Richard said:

Interesting wording which could leave something for misinterpretation. 

 

We have free parking and with instructions are somewhat different. But hey, we are staying flexible as everything changes almost daily.

Where is that? I’ve not seen anything about free parking 

I’m also thinking if I’m getting a lift can they then wait for me so I can wait In The car, then they can drive across to the test then drop me at the port.

Surely it will speedy up the process by ensuring the people going to the testing site are going at the correct allocates time. 
 

the issue before looked to me more like there was no checking so people were queuing before their test time for eg someone with a 2:30 time got there too early caused pushing back someone with a 2pm testing time who got there in time.

my concern is people on foot are sat in a waiting bus at P&R before the test time.  Then all transported across to the test site.

what if someone on the bus is unknowingly positive. This surely contaminates the whole bus of people going across?

im sure it will all work out just so many uncertainties.

tonorrow will be interesting to see. 🤞

Not sure if this is new but I’ve not seen it before now. 
All sailors now have to go to park and ride first regardless of how you are getting there 

more info here under antigen testing tab

https://www.virginvoyages.com/email/pre-sail-landing-hub#UK-Sailings

53 minutes ago, wendyam76 said:

You should be able to see it on the app. I have the bar tab and will say I’m paying for my mum’s drinks as she wouldn’t drink that much!

Wendy

On the App we have now? 
where would I find that as it’s not showing anywhere on mine.

when I log in on the website it only shows me the OBC under future voyages not the bar tab. 
 

thanks for helping x

Anyone on board that can explain how the OBC and Bar tab works once on Board.

ive got a $400 bar tab set up already (which can only be used at bars) and also $100 OBC (Can be used anywhere)

When we pay with the band how do I know what pot it comes out of?

where do we see balance? Is it on the cabin tablet?

Thanks 😊 

21 hours ago, gumshoe958 said:

There are toilets! But if it’s raining and the queue’s long, tough. Only the last bit is undercover.

Wow I must have missed your “Tough” response to the potential of standing 3hrs in a queue in potential heavy rain 😮

wouldn’t be tough for me as there’s no way I’d be boarding with a soggy case of clothes.

luckily virgins response  has been amazing and I am fully confident that they will iron out the issues.

20 minutes ago, gumshoe958 said:

The VV CEO Tom McAlpin just did a PA apologising for the horrendous waits for testing.

 

As an apology beer, wine and sparkling wine are free for everyone all night.

Wow Now that’s customer care 😍

hopefully they will come up with a better plan of action going forward.

thanks for the pics and updates you are sharing 😃

have a great time.

I hope they find a better solution by the 20th

dont think I could go 3hrs queuing and drinking water without needing a pee 😂🙈

also what if it’s chucking it down 😳⛈☔️
 

here’s hoping it gets better for everyone on future dates.

Hope everyone on board is now having a well deserved drink and chill 😊

31 minutes ago, wendyam76 said:

I’ve had to do this many times - everything has been stored though. 
Wendy

Ty Wendy 

deleted and restored now and everything still there 😊

Help please.

my app is now just a white page when I try and open it.

if I delete and reinstall will all my info (boarding time/bookings etc ) still be there when I log back in?

39 minutes ago, gumshoe958 said:

I believe it’s the lorry park in the top left of that satellite image, to the west of the motorway.

Yes that’s exactly where it is.

I drive past it daily 

14 minutes ago, les37b said:

Many thanks guys.... 

 

Is this place anywhere near the terminal car park? ie do we need to use their car park or is it close enough to walk?

I’d say not close enough to walk (30-40 mins walk) it’s an awkward walk as it’s just off the motorway.

I plan on getting a lift to the testing location and virgin will then shuttle passengers to the terminal. (It’s About a 5 min drive) 

Hi,

new to cruise ships and excited to be trying Scarlet Lady for my first 😀

has anyone managed to book there disembark time yet?

the app works fine then I get the #awkward “something went wrong” page?

thanks.