drewdawg199

I would call VV and ask them.  There’s a smallish private event space on Deck 15 forward called “the scene”, might be worth asking about that or other spaces.

5:30-7pm daily. As much Moët as you can drink, and also carry with you.

it's actually opposite on VV, at least for the aft suites.  I think any balconies on the sides of the ship should have decent chance for some sun, but note only the Mega suites and a few of the aft suites have sun loungers, all other balconies just have two small chairs and a side table. 

I believe I saw somewhere (facebook maybe) someone stayed in one of these rooms and it was a large amount of space but with the same minimalist furniture of the standard rooms.  Not really sure if I would call them "better" but if empty space seems helpful for you, go for it.

4 hours ago, benjaminnicholas said:

 

I agree.

 

I hope VV keeps their line without a formal loyalty program.  

I also agree, but wouldn't mind if they let us earn Virgin points through their Virgin Red program.

27 minutes ago, Jasukkie said:

Agreed, they have to do something about the smoking. They also placed the crew smoking area in the middle of the jogging track. The closed in design of the pool deck traps smoke from above as well. There's room on the ship to give people a nice closed in smoking lounge/weed bar. I'd much rather that than the current state of affairs.

They already have a large outdoor area on the forward starboard side as well a large indoor smoking room off of the casino, but apparently that's not enough! 

yes, $300 off next voyage and pick whatever room you want, also made it easy for booking a back-to-back voyages because they could quickly find us a room # that was available so we don't have to move.  You will also get a code in an email for $300 off another next voyage booked within 60 days from your current voyage.

51 minutes ago, benjaminnicholas said:

I'd say 80's kids who wanted to let loose without breaking a hip.

Accurate

51 minutes ago, gingersvp said:

 

You got me, it was perhaps 1:45. I will also say I was very disappointed with the snacks in the Rockstar area. I've definitely seen better pre-boarding suite lounges on other lines.

I'm hoping, but not optimistic, that they will have a better rockstar area in the new terminal.

https://www.cnbc.com/2021/12/30/us-cdc-says-people-should-avoid-cruise-travel-regardless-of-vaccination-status.html

7 hours ago, xerenthar said:

the rum tasting shore excursion is absurdly underpriced for value. $35?!

Which port was this at? Thanks 

3 hours ago, MarinerBoy said:

Suite are the least recommended way to cruise. You lose a lot of money on a suite because the markup for a cruise are huge on suites vs standard rooms. You are paying 3x the price of a standard room while having same benefits on the ship, you essentially are a victim of your stupidity if you sail in suites based on this logic above.

I guess that also means you never pay for first class on a plane, because everyone gets to the same place at the same time?

Don’t count on the upgrade bidding, rebook for a date that has confirmable suites, only way to have piece of mind. 

Crazy idea, maybe go upstairs to the party?

Someone posted this letter to a Facebook group today from the captain.

just FYI
https://www.cdc.gov/quarantine/cruise/cruise-ship-color-status.html

36 minutes ago, abaci said:

The earliest

 

This appears to be changing. We sail out on March 27th and yesterday selected our arrival time slot as 12:00. The earliest it would let us select was 11:45 am.

Yes but boarding still won’t start until 2.  Bring a jacket for the long cold wait in the terminal.

Looks like it may move to F on 12/29

I believe it is subject to change but it was C as of a week ago.

FYI you can book your voyage online then call to change your cabin (based on availability of course).

Plenty of time, believe sail isn’t until sometime between 6-7pm

VV recommends not booking a flight out of MIA prior to noon, see their FAQs.

Great sand and clear blue water, but not worth it for snorkelling. 

it's a premium product, some people will say yes, others no.

1 hour ago, AZDivers said:

How do you feel about the entertainment and bars?

There were so many different bars for whatever vibe you are looking for.  On the Rocks had a great blues band multiple times, a folksy band (guitars and a banjo) at the Dock House.  The pool bar drinks were not that exciting but I think they are going for the Rose all day and IPA crowd.