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I have sailed closed-loop itineraries with a state-issued ID. Including one Canada/New England.

Lol! Essie is certainly classier than our traveling companion, DingDing. (Although, in his defense, our cabin attendant loved him so much, she gave us a set of Nutcrackers- long past Christmas. We didn’t even ask!)

I'm so confused. Is Teppanyaki NOT Asian?

Can I piggyback this thread to ask if anyone has any pics from the enclosed balconies on the Jade? I'm thinking I'm still far out enough to change cabins if necessary? (Cabin 9006 if it matters.)

Piggy-backing this to ask another question about Portsmouth disembarkation: What's the earliest (safe) time to book a return flight from Heathrow?

OP, I have had luck in the past buying sodas in the cruise terminal past security.

Sodas are free on Virgin.

Canada/ New England is my favorite itinerary! I can't wait to sail it on VV!!

I've only sailed NCL and VV, so I can't speak to other lines. In my mind, that whole "no upselling" thing cannot be stressed enough. It's so nice to go to a show and not spend the first 15-20 minutes listening to the CD selling raffle tickets. How refreshing it is to not have to dodge photographers during dinner. On Valiant Lady, my partner had a question for sailor services, and I just kinda' wondered around the area waiting for him. A rep from "Get Lost" (MVNN) asked me if I needed anything, and I asked him a random question that popped in my head. (I think it was about how full our sailing was.) He actually answered my question without trying to sell me anything! That, in turn, made this the first time I've ever bought a future cruise credit.

Aw. Sorry.

Ooh!! I can help!

Mine took about five days. (Also NCL.)

Oh, I can (partially) sympathize. I broke my ankle in three places a few months before my last cruise. I was juuust weight-bearing when we sailed. Send her my best wishes.

Nice! Thank you.

I've only cruised with NCL once since the shutdown, and that was 2022. Can you share with me what the current safety drill situation looks like? I'm bringing on a new cruiser, and I'm trying to give her an idea of what to expect. (We're on the Jade if it matters.)

I got answers by submitting my proof of status match again- like I was submitting it for the first time. Within a week, I got an email from VV telling me I had DBE through 2025. Now I have written documentation if there are any questions. I firmly believe you can't have too much paperwork.

DBE is on mine now, and my next sailing is well over a year away.

I just got an email from VV. Turns out I have full DBE. I’m not complaining!

Okay. I like this.

Okay. Explain this to me like I'm a three-year-old. I have taken ONE cruise with Virgin Voyages. On that cruise, I had DBE from status match. When I take my second cruise, will I be in Tier One- Sailing Club- because this is my second cruise? Or... Will I be in Tier Two- Blue Extras- because I have status match?

Here you go... https://profcruise.com/virgin-bar-menus-2024/

Yes, I'm that person who books her flights exactly 330 days from the departure date. I book my hotel reservations 365 days in advance. When dining opens up at 45 days, I'm counting the seconds. So...I'm booked for next year, and I'm not able to complete my on-line check-in on the app. Is there a certain time frame, or is it that I'm not PIF? I'd very much like to complete this ASAP to secure the best boarding time. TIA!!

My mother brings A1 sauce on every cruise. And never fails to leave it in her cabin.

It's basically a fillable neck pillow. Let's see if this works...

I just sailed with VV for the first time last month, and have booked a second. I'd say it ticks the boxes on your list. I'm happy to answer any questions you might have.