Scarlet Lady / Live / Solo - Oct 6 - 10 2021...

[sid_9169]

Just now, ociana said:

@sid_9169 Any discount codes being handed out on board? I have my hubby near convinced to book the sailing the week of Nov 7th but would love to snag a discount.

I'll see.

[Cherries Jubilee]

For some reason my body refuses to let me have more than a sip of alcohol without getting sick. I wish I could get away with drinking even a couple of Sid’s drinks 😢

[sid_9169]

Pixel II XL going down for a charge. Pixel 3 XL coming back out... The safe is still broken, so I'm just hiding all my valuables. I figure that they don't have the time to rummage through everybody's stuff with all the work they have to do.

[Lady Hudson]

Wave to Oasis for me — just booked her yesterday for 10/17!  First cruise since 2/20.  Enjoying your review — always thankful for those who spend their vacation time keeping the land bound entertained.  

[Wildcatllamas]

I had seen, that when folks were booking onboard over in the UK, they were getting some really great deals and discounts.

[E@syPe@zy]

3 hours ago, sid_9169 said:

Okay, the app works again, and they "found" my money, but now my reservation for Pink Agave has disappeared... As well, when I went to The Wake this morning, my reservation didn't show up there either. It's absolutely clear that they have a LONG WAY to go when it comes to technology. Maybe they could hire Saint Greg to fix all this crap...

I think you could just show up at any restaurant of your choosing and tell them their app is completely messed up.  It doesn't look like any of the places are getting hammered.

[sid_9169]

After being on board for almost 24 hours, I test drove the Virgin Voyages shower... At this rate, I have enough clothes to take another cruise.

 

 

Edited October 7, 2021 by sid_9169

[sid_9169]

A quiet area aft on deck 15... Heading up.

 

 

 

 

[E@syPe@zy]

2 hours ago, venicecruiser said:

I've been enjoying reading about your experiences and seeing your great photos!  I might be the only person, but I am not impressed with the ship's decor or all the cutesy 'Sailor" references.  Keep in mind I am not as young as you, Sid.  Food does look incredible, though!

The food and beverages look amazing, but the decor looks like the designers were channeling Dr. Seuss while shopping  at a Scandinavian furniture store.

I'm not sure why they would use "A" for port and "Z" for starboard.  Are they afraid that their "sailors" wouldn't understand the nautical terms?  

I guess I'm an old gal and don't need or care for the cutesy gimmicky stuff.  On the other hand I'm sure plenty of other people will like it and VV is trying to set themselves apart from the other cruise lines.  

I actually don't care about the decor of a ship that much as long as the cruise takes me to ports that I haven't been to before.  

 

And I do appreciate Sid giving us a first hand look at the Virgin Lady.  It is interesting to see it up close and kind of personal like.  

 

Thanks Sid, glad you're doing this live review.  Now...please go have some fun and maybe take a nap this afternoon so you can take us to some parties tonight.  I have a feeling this ship comes alive around midnight.

[sid_9169]

Luigi whipped me up something with Don Julio silver and anejo... 

 

 

[sid_9169]

Another creation by Luigi... Tequila and aperol with grapefruit and other stuff...

 

 

[luvcruzing]

So….are Luigi’s drinks tasty?

[ceilidh1]

Is Luigi the bartender at Richard's Rooftop, or have we moved?

[eileeshb]

I’m liking the look of the ship in general, but there’s a few design elements that will give me the worst case of vertigo if I saw them in person, Razzle Dazzle being the most extreme example. I get a headache just looking at the pictures of that restaurant.

 

Are they doing any solo meet-ups? Or will they be doing them once we’re past COVID-19? 

[eileeshb]

1 hour ago, Cherries Jubilee said:

For some reason my body refuses to let me have more than a sip of alcohol without getting sick. I wish I could get away with drinking even a couple of Sid’s drinks 😢

You just need to find the *right* alcohol, my brother can only drink vodka and tonic, whereas that’s the one drink I have to be careful of. Anything made from corn is dodgy for me, I can’t even contemplate Smirnoff vodka no matter how much it was distilled. 

[sid_9169]

On a normal capacity cruise, I imagine that this place would be packed... 

 

 

 

[meatball_nyc]

Sometimes it must feel like having the ship to yourself...

 

 

[sid_9169]

Update: safe still not working... I don't expect it to be fixed at all at this point...

[Quacks the Cruiser]

2 hours ago, sid_9169 said:

First drink of the day at Richards Rooftop... Don Julio anejo, and hopefully my nice tip will keep them from recognizing the color of my wristband.

 

 

 

Told you! Hat tip 😂

[sid_9169]

Mariner of the Seas is backing out now... I feel like yelling over to them, "we're better than you!"... Although, I bet that their app works...

 

 

 

[sid_9169]

I'm pretty sure that we're here later than anyone... Although, this is Nassau...

 

 

[sid_9169]

Looks like they're doing some construction to the furthest dock here in Nassau...

 

 

Edited October 7, 2021 by sid_9169

[RenoNanaOz]

On 10/3/2021 at 11:18 AM, sid_9169 said:

I was hoping to drive some readers this way by posting in my old Horizon review... Welcome to the party Jamman54!...

Yes, that's where I found it. Can't wait!

[PTC DAWG]

Scarlett Lady gross tonnage, 110k

 

Mariner of the Seas. 139K

 

 

[sid_9169]

Mango margarita...