Any Royal Caribbean cruisers try Virgin?

[gkbiiii]

I am a Royal Diamond who was on Scarlet Lady this fall.  For a recent example, I was on the Odyssey of the Seas for Thanksgiving.  Also I sailed the Celebrity Apex for Christmas.  Both ships were far superior to Scarlet lady in every way, but for dining.  The cabins were amazing on both other ships, out-classing my XL Scarlet cabin, by a mile. 

 

The decorating and art on both ships, were the best I have seen.  The Entertainment in both rival ships, easily surpasses what is on offer at Virgin.  The ships are "excellence in navel design,"  while Scarlet lady, was designed & decorated, by those who never understood "cruising."  

 

Lastly, the crew acted like quasi-guests, like a land based Club Med.

[happygolucky62]

gkbiii: Having never sailied RCL, I appreciate your opinion but am very curious how it is that you were able to find the Belly Button on either Lines' vessels. I assume they are below the water line.☺️

[_tacocat_]

10 hours ago, gkbiiii said:

The decorating and art on both ships, were the best I have seen.  The Entertainment in both rival ships, easily surpasses what is on offer at Virgin.  The ships are "excellence in navel design,"  while Scarlet lady, was designed & decorated, by those who never understood "cruising."  

 

Lastly, the crew acted like quasi-guests, like a land based Club Med.

I think this is why VV is so interesting.  I am not a traditional cruiser by any means.  I'd been on one cruise ever before Scarlet - NCL.  The inedible food, cheesy entertainment, activities and constant nickel-and-diming on that trip turned me off from cruising for almost a decade. 

 

Everything that you didn't like about Scarlet was what drew me to her.  I like minimalistic, modern design vs. over the top artwork and drippy crystal chandeliers. It felt more like being at a Kimpton Hotel that happened to float than a cruise ship, which I appreciated.  I don't need to get black tie dressed-up to enjoy a dinner.  I hate being pressured into getting professional pictures, especially when I know there is zero chance of me actually buying any prints.

 

Entertainment on Scarlet was great for me too - I live by a ton of great comedy clubs and can go see full production theatrical shows when I want.  I LOVE live music, and that was aplenty on Scarlet.  I also realized that I am an absolute savage when it comes to trivia, and I can't wait to do that again on my next voyage.

 

I also especially liked the crew - you could really tell that VV treats them well, they're allowed to be themselves, and they love their jobs.  We chatted with a few different crew members who all defected from other lines to join VV.  Happy crew = happy guests.

[benjaminnicholas]

5 hours ago, _tacocat_ said:

I also especially liked the crew - you could really tell that VV treats them well, they're allowed to be themselves, and they love their jobs.  We chatted with a few different crew members who all defected from other lines to join VV.  Happy crew = happy guests.

 

This was a huge plus for me on VV. 

 

The crew clearly loved their jobs.  They weren't robotic like most other lines.

 

While I can't compare VV to RC or Celeb, which are larger ships that I don't prefer sailing on, I have cruised with much higher-end lines like Azamara, Viking, Seabourne and Crystal. 

 

VV isn't yet on that level, but it does achieve the same essence of originality as those high-end others.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[ociana]

Joining the chorus of praise for the crew and how they presented as genuinely happy.  I would see crew members in the gym or playing basketball and LOVED that they have that opportunity on board instead of being confined to cramped crew quarters the whole time.  They should get to be "quasi-guests" when they aren't on shift - the same work life balance we all want in our jobs.  

 

Personally, I have never been on Royal Caribbean to compare against, but my Virgin Voyages experience blew my experiences on NCL and Princess out of the water.  My husband had refused to do another cruise after our last NCL trip, but I twisted his arm to try Virgin and he loved it and is ready for our next one this year.  Sure, there are some opportunities for improvement but the baseline that they started with hits on many of our ideal elements to include for a cruise and we are happy to be along for the journey as they establish themselves in the industry.

[sellwingri]

Did I read correctly that masks are not required on board?  Hopefully this is not true.  Assuming it’s not, is dress casual every day meaning jeans, shorts, t-shirts?

[_tacocat_]

1 hour ago, sellwingri said:

Did I read correctly that masks are not required on board?  Hopefully this is not true.  Assuming it’s not, is dress casual every day meaning jeans, shorts, t-shirts?

I thought people had posted notices a couple voyages ago saying that masks were now required indoors while not actively eating or drinking (shows, casino, etc.). 

 

Dress is whatever you want - the galley is super casual and seemed to usually have people in gym clothes/swim coverups grabbing food on their way to/from the pool or fitness activities. The restaurants are as dressy or casual as you want to make them.  Some people wore cocktail attire every night, others wore shorts/tshirts/flipflops.

[_tacocat_]

3 hours ago, ociana said:

Joining the chorus of praise for the crew and how they presented as genuinely happy.  I would see crew members in the gym or playing basketball and LOVED that they have that opportunity on board instead of being confined to cramped crew quarters the whole time.  They should get to be "quasi-guests" when they aren't on shift - the same work life balance we all want in our jobs.  

I'm sure this turns some people off, but I thought it was also really cool that the crew gets to eat in the gally and at the restaurants.  I maybe saw a couple tables each night that had 2-3 crew members dining together (so it doesn't really take away from guest reservations).  You can also invite any of the Happenings Cast to join you for dinner if they're up for it!

[peteukmcr]

47 minutes ago, _tacocat_ said:

I'm sure this turns some people off, but I thought it was also really cool that the crew gets to eat in the gally and at the restaurants.  I maybe saw a couple tables each night that had 2-3 crew members dining together (so it doesn't really take away from guest reservations).  You can also invite any of the Happenings Cast to join you for dinner if they're up for it!

That’s what we liked too. Too many times on other lines, when crew eat together in speciality restaurants that we have paid extra for (one bonus on VV is that all restaurants are comparable to speciality restaurants on mass market lines to us) the service declines for normal guests as the staff want to impress the crew. 
 

[peteukmcr]

So interesting to read more recent feedback, especially as more reviews are published now Scarlet Lady is sailing from the USA. My take is that the food is getting good reviews, the decor is polarising and the entertainment is poor for some. 
 

Like any cruise line, it suits some and not others. No line is out to please everyone. Having sailed a mass market line (that we have sailed on more than 22 times) since Scarlet Lady, it’s not that we did not enjoy our sailing, it was too ‘samey’ which I appreciate some people yearn for ‘to come home’. Whereas VV was a breath of fresh air, adult only, no continual announcements, hi tech cabin as I’ve mentioned previously. So upon return we booked on Valiant Lady for 2022. 

[xerenthar]

On 1/6/2022 at 1:23 PM, _tacocat_ said:

I think this is why VV is so interesting.  I am not a traditional cruiser by any means.  I'd been on one cruise ever before Scarlet - NCL.  The inedible food, cheesy entertainment, activities and constant nickel-and-diming on that trip turned me off from cruising for almost a decade. 

 

Everything that you didn't like about Scarlet was what drew me to her.  I like minimalistic, modern design vs. over the top artwork and drippy crystal chandeliers. It felt more like being at a Kimpton Hotel that happened to float than a cruise ship, which I appreciated.  I don't need to get black tie dressed-up to enjoy a dinner.  I hate being pressured into getting professional pictures, especially when I know there is zero chance of me actually buying any prints.

 

Entertainment on Scarlet was great for me too - I live by a ton of great comedy clubs and can go see full production theatrical shows when I want.  I LOVE live music, and that was aplenty on Scarlet.  I also realized that I am an absolute savage when it comes to trivia, and I can't wait to do that again on my next voyage.

 

I also especially liked the crew - you could really tell that VV treats them well, they're allowed to be themselves, and they love their jobs.  We chatted with a few different crew members who all defected from other lines to join VV.  Happy crew = happy guests.

i could have written this word for word. i was so thrilled the crew seemed happier and were able to chat with guests if they wanted to (or have a drink etc). i learned a lot from all the ex-RCCL staff. imagine being upset the staff don’t have their hands clasped behind their back when idle like RCCL requires. 

[ubarpants]

Does Virgin even have a loyalty tier program? One turn off for me on other lines has always been the "I'm a triple diamond star club platinum member" people who seem to think that they alone are keeping the line in business and are thus more important than any other paying guests.

 

Otherwise, I am looking forward to a lot of these differences. I don't like the mdr concept and I've never been in a pool on a cruise so it sounds like a good fit for my cruising style!

[Dolebludger]

Well, I have cruised RCCL in my life, along with X, NCL, Regent, Silversea, MSC and other lines that aren’t with us anymore. I haven’t cruised Virgin, but I have reviewed all available info on it. There are some reasons we would not be disposed to book — that don’t apply to everybody.  First, the largest cabin we could book below “rockstar” categories is a bit too small for our tastes. For us, 300 sq. ft. Inside space is the minimum. Second, there is no included beer, wine, and cocktail unless you are in “rockstar” class, and no beverage package available. Why don;t we just book “rockstar”? Those cabins were shown as unavailable, so I can’t speak to cost/benefit ratios. I don’t know the cost. Third and finally, we don’t want to get all our onboard info from a smart phone app. Those smart phones go dumb on us here in the Colorado mountains, and go totally dumb on us at sea. Relying on that technology to confirm info at sea is a “no go” for us. 

[peteukmcr]

12 hours ago, ubarpants said:

Does Virgin even have a loyalty tier program? One turn off for me on other lines has always been the "I'm a triple diamond star club platinum member" people who seem to think that they alone are keeping the line in business and are thus more important than any other paying guests.

 

Otherwise, I am looking forward to a lot of these differences. I don't like the mdr concept and I've never been in a pool on a cruise so it sounds like a good fit for my cruising style!

Not that I am aware of, so as you say that it is a bonus to me. Stops the divisive comments and belittling of others which is prevalent on other lines, especially one that derides 1st time cruisers (needless to say we haven't sailed that particular line ever again!).

[peteukmcr]

10 hours ago, Dolebludger said:

Well, I have cruised RCCL in my life, along with X, NCL, Regent, Silversea, MSC and other lines that aren’t with us anymore. I haven’t cruised Virgin, but I have reviewed all available info on it. There are some reasons we would not be disposed to book — that don’t apply to everybody.  First, the largest cabin we could book below “rockstar” categories is a bit too small for our tastes. For us, 300 sq. ft. Inside space is the minimum. Second, there is no included beer, wine, and cocktail unless you are in “rockstar” class, and no beverage package available. Why don;t we just book “rockstar”? Those cabins were shown as unavailable, so I can’t speak to cost/benefit ratios. I don’t know the cost. Third and finally, we don’t want to get all our onboard info from a smart phone app. Those smart phones go dumb on us here in the Colorado mountains, and go totally dumb on us at sea. Relying on that technology to confirm info at sea is a “no go” for us. 

Virgin don't have a beverage package as such, but you can pre-purchase a 'bar tab' and get a bonus added which you can use to purchase all beverages. There isn't a 'per drink' limit on what you use it for unlike other lines packages where they either limit you to a maximum number of beverages in a 24 hour period or there is price cap of say $13 over which you either have to pay the difference or the whole price.

 

You don't have to get all your info on the app. It helps, but not mandatory. 

Edited January 8, 2022 by peteukmcr

[benjaminnicholas]

On 1/7/2022 at 3:20 PM, ubarpants said:

Does Virgin even have a loyalty tier program? One turn off for me on other lines has always been the "I'm a triple diamond star club platinum member" people who seem to think that they alone are keeping the line in business and are thus more important than any other paying guests.

 

I agree.

 

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

[drewdawg199]

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.

[CruzinMermaid]

On 1/5/2022 at 11:53 PM, gkbiiii said:

I am a Royal Diamond who was on Scarlet Lady this fall.  For a recent example, I was on the Odyssey of the Seas for Thanksgiving.  Also I sailed the Celebrity Apex for Christmas.  Both ships were far superior to Scarlet lady in every way, but for dining.  The cabins were amazing on both other ships, out-classing my XL Scarlet cabin, by a mile. 

 

The decorating and art on both ships, were the best I have seen.  The Entertainment in both rival ships, easily surpasses what is on offer at Virgin.  The ships are "excellence in navel design,"  while Scarlet lady, was designed & decorated, by those who never understood "cruising."  

 

Lastly, the crew acted like quasi-guests, like a land based Club Med.

 

I'm sorry you didn't enjoy Virgin Voyages for their bold, ingenious, and wildly creative take on  what cruising *should* be, fun and adventurous. That said, that's why traditional cruise lines exist, to satisfy the more traditional desires of some cruisers.

 

I had the pleasure of traveling on Scarlet Lady December 2021 and am booked on Valiant Lady (6 nights Nov 2022) and Resilient Lady (11 nights Apr 2023). I was supposed to go with a gf this November on a more traditional cruise line and suggested we bail on that one and switch to VV - she's totally on board and as a person who's never cruised she has nothing to compare VV with - but, if she ever does cruise I suspect the other cruise line will not fare well in the comparison.

 

I'm tired of being nickled & dimed by every damn thing on the ship, want a picture, want an expensive fluffy drink with too much sugar, want to eat in a sophisticated restaurant, want to drink, want to use the internet, don't forget to tip every single person you come in contact with - it's enough to make one cry. I think it was TPG who reported the average cruiser spends 100 - 200% over their original cruise  fare on all the extra charges.

 

I'd lay odds when Carnival, or any other new line, first came on those used to Cunard whinged. That's fine, it wasn't to their liking - that doesn't make it wrong or bad - simply different.

 

I should also say, I'm older, much, much closer to 70 than 50 and I'm now a VV fan. I'm excited about two new ladies joining the party and hopeful VV eventually covers all the places I want to go so I can continue to explore and get to know all they have to offer.

 

As an aside, there was a BBC One Apprentice which had the teams on Scarlet Lady for their first assignment - develop an ad campaign + social media for a spanking new cruise line - those teams, in spite of never having cruised and being in their 20's, were stuck in traditional cruise patterns. The episode was hysterical and so sad.

[iluvncl]

On 12/24/2021 at 12:17 PM, FalklandIslander said:

 

3. Much better food and dining options than Royal Caribbean.  We always choose the healthiest food option, regardless of taste, and the options were very tasty.  My lunch of the 2nd day, crew had passed the word up to Edward, the executive chef, that we’re vegan and he came to ask us what, if anything, they could do to accommodate us.  I told him that there are ample options for vegans who don’t care about healthy, but for those who care about healthy eating, the options were limited.  He asked a few questions, then told us we would be taken care of.  We were!  Every time we went to a restaurant, they knew as soon as they scanned our bracelet that they needed to prepare a healthy meal for us and they did.  Every meal was whole food (no refined or processed foods), plant based, without sugar and every meal was fabulously delicious.  Our only possible complaint is that food was wasted.  Huge complements to executive chef Edward.

 

@FalklandIslander My husband and I switched to WFPB a few years ago and have found cruise ship food (RCC and all of them) a bit of a challenge ever since. We're booked on VV in mid-February and were worried that we'd have to subsist on fruit and hummus lol. If you don't mind elaborating, What sort of options were you able to get? Was it in the Galley, Restaurants, or both? Any specifics would be greatly appreciated! 

[CruzinMermaid]

On 1/15/2022 at 11:35 AM, iluvncl said:

@FalklandIslander My husband and I switched to WFPB a few years ago and have found cruise ship food (RCC and all of them) a bit of a challenge ever since. We're booked on VV in mid-February and were worried that we'd have to subsist on fruit and hummus lol. If you don't mind elaborating, What sort of options were you able to get? Was it in the Galley, Restaurants, or both? Any specifics would be greatly appreciated! 

 

Razzle Dazzle is a vegetarian restaurant with many vegan options. Every menu on the ship includes notations for V, VV, and GF choices. Every restaurant has vegan options and asks if there are any dietary restrictions. They're very good about creating what you need, even if not on the menu. Here's a place with all the menus: https://eatsleepcruise.com/virgin-voyages-restaurant-guide-with-menus/

[SkaterJasp]

As a Pinnacle Club with Royal Caribbean, I found Virgin Voyages to be an amazing experience. The key to enjoying a Virgin Voyages is to toss all your cruise expectation out the window. In addition, unlike most cruise lines, if you can’t make a reservation for a restaurant, you can always walk up and join a wait list… just like a restaurant on land. From how it was explained to me, they set aside a set number of seatings aside for reservations and the rest are for walk up…

There are also guest entertainers but they are scattered through out ship and many of the random entertainment acts are only on the ship for a few weeks at a time.

Than there are the production shows, three in total, and all three are very different from each other. The first is promoted as a dance party but it’s essentially a standing room only interactive production show where everything happens all around you. The second is more of a traditional production show with traditional theater seating. The last show is more a cirque type production.

The food, hands down, is the best I’ve tasted on any cruise lines I’ve been on and I’ve been on various cruise lines, not just Royal Caribbean. I found with most large cruise lines, the food is essentially catered to the masses and the menu is dumb down to appeal to the widest audience. Virgin Voyages’ meals are unapologetically authentic or close to authentic they can make it for being on a cruise ship. If you are expecting Americanized Mexican, Asian, or Italian food… you’ll be greatly disappointed. 

Pink Agave is one of the most authentic Mexican food I’ve tasted at sea. Every Mexican food I’ve tasted on other cruise lines feel like it’s a glorified Taco Bell with the exception of Sabor on some Royal Caribbean ship… but even Sabor started to be more Americanized with recent menu changes. Whereas the food I’ve had in Pink Agave is on par in taste and presentation with the food I’ve had in CDMX, Puerto Nuevo, and other parts of Mexico. 

Gunbae is traditional Korean BBQ but with a huge party atmosphere. I really enjoyed the Wagyu up charge.. they legit had real A5 Wagyu from Japan… and the certificate to prove it. It was worth the up charge. The Wagyu melts in your mouth like butter. The quality of the meat and the side dishes are spot on with what you would see in a traditional Korean restaurant. Yes, you’re suppose to dip the meat in the sauce they provided. Downside with Gunbae is they did a poor job in explaining how you’re suppose to eat the meat which lead to some complaints of the meat being flavorless. Theres a reason why they provided you with all the sides and sauces. You’re suppose to eat the meat with them. However, the only downside with gunbae is they use a electric grill so they really have to oil up the cooking surface. As a result, the food takes longer to cook and comes out a bit greasy.

Razzle Dazzle was the big surprise for me. It was the restaurant I didn’t expect to like because I like my meat… however, the breakfast is amazing. During breakfast the scramble egg is cook to perfection. It’s a little runny and not over cooked and dried. The impossible sausages tasted like the real thing. If you must have your meat, the bacon was crispy but not greasy. Also they have a wide assortment of different croissants to pick from every morning, some of which are available elsewhere on the ship.

The room is on the smaller end but the whole point of being on Virgin Voyages is to spend time around the ship. There was always something going on and I was rarely in my room. I was traveling by myself so I had a Solo Sea View cabin. On paper it is on a smaller side but the room is so extremely well laid out that it actually felt larger than most other solo stateroom I’ve stayed in on other cruise lines. 

I went into Virgin Voyages just to try it and expected as a once and done type of experience. One of those things that I can say I’ve tried. However, after the cruise, I ended up with 2 more bookings and look forward in cruising on Scarlet Lady in the near future… and even more sailings as they expand their schedule. 

On my sailing I’ve met several cruiser that are on their 4th - 9th sailing with the ship and that says a lot about Virgin Voyages and the experience. It’s a breath of fresh air to see a cruise line where the repeat cruisers are simply there because they want to be there and they truly like being on the ship and not because they are there chasing points trying to reach the next tier or for the freebies. 

Honestly, with everything that is included with a Virgin Voyages sailing, I doubt they even need a loyalty program… there isn’t much they can offer in terms of perks.

[peteukmcr]

5 hours ago, SkaterJasp said:

As a Pinnacle Club with Royal Caribbean, I found Virgin Voyages to be an amazing experience. The key to enjoying a Virgin Voyages is to toss all your cruise expectation out the window. In addition, unlike most cruise lines, if you can’t make a reservation for a restaurant, you can always walk up and join a wait list… just like a restaurant on land. From how it was explained to me, they set aside a set number of seatings aside for reservations and the rest are for walk up…

There are also guest entertainers but they are scattered through out ship and many of the random entertainment acts are only on the ship for a few weeks at a time.

Than there are the production shows, three in total, and all three are very different from each other. The first is promoted as a dance party but it’s essentially a standing room only interactive production show where everything happens all around you. The second is more of a traditional production show with traditional theater seating. The last show is more a cirque type production.

The food, hands down, is the best I’ve tasted on any cruise lines I’ve been on and I’ve been on various cruise lines, not just Royal Caribbean. I found with most large cruise lines, the food is essentially catered to the masses and the menu is dumb down to appeal to the widest audience. Virgin Voyages’ meals are unapologetically authentic or close to authentic they can make it for being on a cruise ship. If you are expecting Americanized Mexican, Asian, or Italian food… you’ll be greatly disappointed. 

Pink Agave is one of the most authentic Mexican food I’ve tasted at sea. Every Mexican food I’ve tasted on other cruise lines feel like it’s a glorified Taco Bell with the exception of Sabor on some Royal Caribbean ship… but even Sabor started to be more Americanized with recent menu changes. Whereas the food I’ve had in Pink Agave is on par in taste and presentation with the food I’ve had in CDMX, Puerto Nuevo, and other parts of Mexico. 

Gunbae is traditional Korean BBQ but with a huge party atmosphere. I really enjoyed the Wagyu up charge.. they legit had real A5 Wagyu from Japan… and the certificate to prove it. It was worth the up charge. The Wagyu melts in your mouth like butter. The quality of the meat and the side dishes are spot on with what you would see in a traditional Korean restaurant. Yes, you’re suppose to dip the meat in the sauce they provided. Downside with Gunbae is they did a poor job in explaining how you’re suppose to eat the meat which lead to some complaints of the meat being flavorless. Theres a reason why they provided you with all the sides and sauces. You’re suppose to eat the meat with them. However, the only downside with gunbae is they use a electric grill so they really have to oil up the cooking surface. As a result, the food takes longer to cook and comes out a bit greasy.

Razzle Dazzle was the big surprise for me. It was the restaurant I didn’t expect to like because I like my meat… however, the breakfast is amazing. During breakfast the scramble egg is cook to perfection. It’s a little runny and not over cooked and dried. The impossible sausages tasted like the real thing. If you must have your meat, the bacon was crispy but not greasy. Also they have a wide assortment of different croissants to pick from every morning, some of which are available elsewhere on the ship.

The room is on the smaller end but the whole point of being on Virgin Voyages is to spend time around the ship. There was always something going on and I was rarely in my room. I was traveling by myself so I had a Solo Sea View cabin. On paper it is on a smaller side but the room is so extremely well laid out that it actually felt larger than most other solo stateroom I’ve stayed in on other cruise lines. 

I went into Virgin Voyages just to try it and expected as a once and done type of experience. One of those things that I can say I’ve tried. However, after the cruise, I ended up with 2 more bookings and look forward in cruising on Scarlet Lady in the near future… and even more sailings as they expand their schedule. 

On my sailing I’ve met several cruiser that are on their 4th - 9th sailing with the ship and that says a lot about Virgin Voyages and the experience. It’s a breath of fresh air to see a cruise line where the repeat cruisers are simply there because they want to be there and they truly like being on the ship and not because they are there chasing points trying to reach the next tier or for the freebies. 

Honestly, with everything that is included with a Virgin Voyages sailing, I doubt they even need a loyalty program… there isn’t much they can offer in terms of perks.

Thanks for your review. So refreshing to read someone who really like the differences VV offers. 

[raphael360]

On 12/21/2021 at 9:37 AM, sellwingri said:

I have no idea how I was picked for a free cruise but I do spend a lot of time in the casino on Royal and the Virgin casino group is who reached out to me.   We’ll see how it goes on Scarlet Lady.  We have dinner reservations at the steak, Italian and Korean bbq restaurants but the other 2 days are still up for grabs.  I’m up for different types of food but my husband is a meat and potato guy so we’ll see.

 

On 12/22/2021 at 6:22 PM, _tacocat_ said:

The other miss, if you can even call it that, was Gunbae.  When someone asked our server if the meats were marinated/seasoned, he told us that usually KBBQ is spicy but basically said that they had to dumb it down/make more bland to appeal to a wider range of palates.  I thought it tasted okay, but it was missing heat/flavor that you're supposed to have.  A guy at my table ordered the wagyu upcharge entree and looked pretty pissed when he basically got a plate full of unseasoned meats.  I probably would be too at that price!

I really appreciate this post regarding Gunbae.  I'm scheduled for Gunbae on my upcoming cruse in 4 weeks and I was concerned about the spiciness of there dishes. Most spices trigger my migraines so, if I decide to go to Gunbae, I would gladly pay the up-charge for a plate of unseasoned meats.  Thank you for the comments here 🙂. 

[raphael360]

On 12/7/2021 at 11:01 AM, sellwingri said:

I was given a free cruise offer on Scarlet Lady and decided to take them up on their offer.  As a Diamond Plus on Royal, will I enjoy the change? I’m apprehensive about dining options and what appears to be a ship for those younger than us (60’s).  Anyone help me out on what we’ll enjoy and what we should make sure to do? 

Sorry to get off topic but,  sellwingri, did you go to the casino on Virgin and if so what is your impressions of it.  I'm a BJ and Holdem player and, traveling as a single, would love to spend hours at the BJ tables.  Are they 6/5 or 3/2?

[raphael360]

On 12/16/2021 at 2:47 PM, peteukmcr said:

Would we sail on Virgin Voyages again? Yes, thanks to the generous future voyage credit offered onboard and ‘Sea Blazer’ discount earned (as sailors on Scarlet Lady in 2021) we’ve just booked Valiant Lady for 2022. 

 

Can you elaborate on Sea Blazer and the "future cruise booking" onboard credit offered?  Thank you.