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39 minutes ago, lisabucsfan1 said:

Dumb question - but I'm not a person who uses a TA... When referring to your "first mate" is this the TA?

Plus, I had no idea that TAs could buy ahead MNVV (yes I knew they were transferrable) as that seems like a risk of putting up $$ that could sit there for 24 months before someone decides to use it. But very good to know!!

Yeah Virgin has their own terms for everything. Firstmate = TA. And yeah with the MNVVs, I buy 10 each time I go. At first I thought it was a risk but I never have enough of them, the demand is so high!

2 hours ago, cantgetin said:

You can always book on line and then call VV to move to the cabin number that you want.  I don't know of an easy way to change/request a specific cabin on line.  

I am puzzled by the comment that there are no real financial incentives to using a TA as I listed several in my earlier post.  One of the biggest is that your TA may have MNVV certificates available in the event that you didn't buy one or this is your first cruise.  They ARE transferrable.

Agreed, Firstmates with MNVVs get $300 off + $600 sailor loot. Also Virtuoso Firstmates clients get $100 OBC + Anytime Boarding.

In addition to what you mentioned, Firstmates can also book your dining, shore things, etc if you want to avoid that glitchy app.

2 hours ago, jame_g said:

Yes, I did the status match and have the bar tab with the bonus bar tab and unspecified "deep blue extras". 

For the January, I would very likely do it 2-3 days ahead of time if I decided I wanted the bar tab. Just want to get a better idea of how we use it first.

 

One thing I just noticed today is that for the status match the email said I was Sea Rover. I noticed my badge had updated to that as well, but then yesterday I noticed my badge was at Sea Rover. Not sure when that happened or why.

 

Also, since we have two cruises, only the closest one shows up in the app. Anyone know how to get the app to bring up both or at least move between them? I can get both to show up on the website.

Deep Blue Extras are $100 Bar Tab, Expedited Boarding, Premium Wifi, Dedicated Onboard Support, Cocktail Party, Laundry Service, and $10 Grounds Club Coffee per day. 

To switch voyages in the app go to Me > Settings > down to the bottom > Switch Voyage

Ship: Valiant Lady

Cabin#: 8318Z

Deck #: 8

Cabin Category: Sea Terrace

Sleeps: 2

Cabin Location: Forward Starboard

Terrace/Window/Obstruction: None, but you are right above the public deck so less privacy

Noise Issues?: YES, this is right above Red Room, and I didn't think about rehearsals being so loud too.

Wind Issues?: None

Connecting Cabin? Where Does it Connect?: No

Hammock: Yes

Metal/Glass Terrace: Metal

Advantages/Problems: Noise see above, but overall 8 can be nice with a quick stroll down to 7.

Would You Book Again?: No

Comments:

Ship: Valiant Lady

Cabin#: 14110A

Deck #: 14

Cabin Category: Central Sea Terrace

Sleeps: 2

Cabin Location: Port

Terrace/Window/Obstruction: None

Noise Issues?: None

Wind Issues?: None

Connecting Cabin? Where Does it Connect?: No

Hammock: Yes

Metal/Glass Terrace: Metal

Advantages/Problems: Strong smell of smoke, had to move rooms

Would You Book Again?: No

Comments:

Love that I am not the only one that noticed this. Maybe it is a captain's preference? The purple lighting on SL is a mood and I wish they did it on VL. Wonder how it will be on RL?