We’re sailing in July. Great review and insight into the ship and goings on 🎉

@ClaireandMichael

3 ай бұрын

Such a great ship! Enjoy!

There are no balcony cabins on Virgin Voyages that are only 105 sq ft. They range from 185 to 225. Insider cabins are 105.

Let's correct a couple things. You weren't able to pick your room because you booked on line. Had you booked thru a travel agent or by calling VV, you could have selected from any available room in the category you wanted. Especially if you use a 'Gold Tier First Mate" (VV's top designation) they can find out what you want and make it happen if available. MOST balconies have hammocks--there are a few at the very ends of the ship that due to installation issues, have a swing chair. Again, you can be sure you have a hammock by avoiding the ends of the ship or by choosing your own cabin number. You were in a room the sleeps 2. VV has rooms that sleep 3 or 4, but that is not what you booked. Did you notify your room host about the drain issue? Perhaps it is something as simple as the drain needing to be "snaked," We've never had that problem on VV. Your room is NOT 105 sq ft. The smallest balcony rooms are 185 sq. ft. Only a "solo insider" is 105 sq ft. DO note that the measurements include the balcony on VV as on most other ships. If you were "a little warm" did you adjust the thermostat???? There is no cruise director....each member of the Happenings Cast is responsible for a particular area. The crew on VV gets a lot more perks than on other lines (free wifi, can eat free in guest areas during limited hours depending on how full the ship is, one crew member told me that she earns 3 times as much on VV as on her previous line where she did get tips, etc.). As you noted, the uniforms are more casual. THere is only one crew mess (officers and the lowest crew member on board eat at the same location). I really think the biggest thing for them is the free wifi as this lets them keep in touch with family and friends at home without spending a ton of money. And not only are the "standard" tips included on VV--ALL tips are included. THat means tips in the spa, the bars, etc. The price on the menu is the price you pay. We've had crew members refuse tips, telling us that they are included. When you do the pre-cruise sign in on the app, if you check the box that says the lead name will be responsible for all charges in the cabin, it doesn't matter which wrist band you use for drinks, shopping, or anything else. THey link your bands together.....So if you have $100 on your bar tab and your partner has $300, it is suddenly that you can each use the total of $400 till it is gone. If you do not want this, you simply don't tick the box. If you are not sure of the way you are set up, go to Sailor Services on deck 5 and they can fix it to whichever way you want it. NOT intended as big criticism, but if you were either more organized about what you wanted to say or edited your video before posting, you could have eliminated at least 5 minutes of "ho hum, what else do we want to say about this topic" or the back and forth between you not saying anything.

Going in July and they are going to have the food and beverage festival on board.

@ClaireandMichael

3 ай бұрын

What? Tell us more.

Over 30 minutes is too long for a video.