jon81uk

Don’t think it’s a liability issue, we were left to take the meat off the grill ourselves back in 2021. I think it’s more certain guests didn’t understand the concept. Personally I find Gunbae fine, the marinated beef is good and the crispy fried chicken is great.

we booked Greek Island Glow back in March when there was a good discount and we are sailing this Sunday, it was much cheaper than the August/September cruises and we also went for the lock it in rate (still don’t have a cabin number though) and that was around £700 cheaper than the regular rate. So paid under £2500. But it looks like the cruises later in the year are selling better as lock it in rate has sold out.

Yep on my last visit I asked for the marinated beef and just some pork belly only rather than the combo.

When they cancelled Valiant Lady for the Bachelor charter a year ago they were very generous, I think it was 200% credit plus a refund. They have also been generous recently with refunds such as when the ship turned around after a passenger had an accident. I would expect anyone who gets a cancellation for 2024 to get at least another free cruise and a full refund based on past performance.

This should give an idea https://profcruise.com/virgin-voyages-bar-menus-and-drink-prices/ It’s been reported a few prices have gone up though. Standard spirit and mixer is about $9.

Some do, some don’t. Do whatever you want, don’t overthink it.

The ships are broadly identical, from posts I’ve seen there is a new art photo spot between grounds club and social club. Razzle Dazzle has a new evening menu too. Plus all new shows.

I think you can receive the extras if you’ve already done the qualifying cruises or a status match. But a free cruise won’t count towards gaining the status in the future.

Yes, but as you are paying bar prices you are better to not add the bar tab in the first place if you are not certain you will use up all $300 to get the bonus.

Yes.

What are you confused about? loot can be used on anything, shops normally close 10pm last night as they are only open in international waters. bar tab can only be used on drinks and it’s also best to use it up last night. If you want to buy whole bottles with bar tab you need to buy them from bars not the shop. most cruises come with a free $300 or $600 bar tab due to the recent offers. If you want to pre-pay more then for each $300 you get an extra $50 (unless you have loyalty status). Or you can just spend and the credit card is charged on last night.

The bag normally comes back next day so on a five day cruise it might not be worthwhile anyway. you also get two items pressed and one item dry cleaned (this is the special cleaning as it’s a more environmentally friendly version of dry cleaning chemicals).

I would board, go to the dock, order food and get the cold items immediately and then do event bookings sat in the dock house while waiting for the grilled items to come out. The cold mezze is in a trolley at the dock ready to go. Then go back to the room, unpack, watch the safety video and go to the muster point.

The balcony seats are at the back so not always the best view. for Duel Reality you will only be able to leave from the balcony, the main seating can’t leave as isn’t connected to the balcony for that show and otherwise you cross the performance space. For UntitledDanceParty it is standing on the floor so can leave, or can enter from the balcony for seats but it’s not the best view. For other shows done like traditional theatre all seats normally connect to the balcony so you can leave that way if you want, or via the main exit.

Shortly after being seated the server will pour everyone a complimentary shot of Soju and play a drinking game. There is no charge for the shot. They may or may not offer to give another to the winner or similar, that depends on your server and how much is left in the bottle of soju! if you decide to drink more soju you pay for it same as all other alcoholic beverages. It’s only the shots as part of the game that are free.

You can get seats on the balcony from deck 7. But if you are standing the door isn’t closed you can leave anytime.

if you’d stayed for the whole show there is a large audience participation section in UntitledDancePartyShowThing and a really sweet slow dance from the performers that makes me cry. Plus a fabulous section with a live singer. The dancers who do the show are great and the main point is to watch them.

Funchal has a reasonable amount you can do self-guided. Take the cable car up and explore the Monte Palace gardens. Option to take a second cable car and go to the botanical gardens too. There are historical buildings and a cathedral too. Similar in Malaga, there is the castle, Alcazaba old palace, Picasso museum, city museum and gallery and other sights to see in the town.

I would expect anyone currently booked would get a free rebooking anyway. Issue might be that the XL rooms and suites are sold out currently for Scarlets TA.

what perks do you miss out on with lock it in other than the ability to cancel and make changes? Once on the ship it makes no difference whether you did pay in full, lock it in or paid later. Also with lock it in you might not get limited view, if the ship isn’t booked up there is the chance of getting a “free” upgrade or once the room is assigned you can bid for an upgrade like normal too. we’ve saved over £600-700 I think going for lock it in, so if we pay a small amount in a bid upgrade it’s still a great deal. Once flights are booked I’m not going to cancel the cruise anyway as the flights as non-refundable too!

Last time we were on Valiant Lady it was approx 2pm to 5pm then 9pm to 2am, but for Resilient Lady it just shows in the app as straight through 2pm to 2am with no break.

anything you can get for free at the fountains from the Galley is also free at all bars and restaurants.

Based on the other ships it’s the same hours. Only Razzle Dazzle and The Wake are open for brunch anyway, the other choices are in the Galley food court and are open same times on port days.

Deep Blue Extras coffee has to come from the Grounds Club locations, not Ship Eats. but you are better off ordering something charged for, tea, beer, red bull etc will all be better than $7 for nothing.

I think the one reservation per person per show would be the simplest answer.