I'm seriously considering the Resilient Lady Christmas cruise. The reviews look great, but I haven't seen any posts from 70+ solo travelers. Will I be feeling like the out-of-place oldie of the trip?

We realized we forgot my husbands expensive headphones in our cabin. Will it be possible to get it back if I call sailor services? Has anyone gone thru this? Thanks!

My trip is a bit out so nothing has been assigned yet. I am trying to figure out how it is assigned, is it like a lottery or first to pick a time online? We are flying into Barcelona 3 days early but I don’t want to be stuck with my luggage all day after hotel check out. We are not doing rockstar.

I have a 5:00 p.m. boarding time. What happens if I show up at 2:00 p.m.? Will they let me on ? Anyone had this experience?

I booked Valiant Lady Fire & Sunset Soirées for this March, but i am unable to find any other mention of other redditors going on this cruise or booking the same dates. For a second I thought I was scammed

Hii everyone, I’m going to be heading out next weekend on valiant lady. We had booked an insider lock it in rate during their November $99 per day per sailor sale. I just checked the VV app and it says “the sea terrace” deck 10 forward. Just wanted to know if we got randomly upgraded or if it’s a mistake? I was kinda nervous of being in an insider room on my first cruise but I figured we could always walk around the ship when I get antsy. Do you guys think it’s a mistake? I was thinking since superbowl Sunday is next week maybe the sailing isn’t fully booked. Please lmk your thoughts!

Boarding today and wondering if anyone’s been on board in the past and was able to watch the award shows? I’m very invested in this years nominees

We are boarding later today and I just noticed my Splash of Romance extra has disappeared. Has anyone else experienced this? And how did it get resolved? Thank you

Can’t sleep so a little summary of our first day.

Valiant Lady

We arrived at port at 2:30 for our 3pm check in. Handed luggage off to go get in line. They had let the 3pm in early and sent us right in the front doors. Check in was flawless. I swear it was less than 15 minutes from Uber to our room.

Walked around the ship a bit, grabbed champagne on the 16th floor for the ship’s departure. Really a nice wide mix of people. Felt like 30’s-50’s primarily. We our in our 50’s and was worried we would feel out of place. Absolutely not at all.

Had an early Dinner at the Wake (6:15)

Service was a 10 all the way around.

Things took a little longer than what we expected but were not bothered by it and not in a hurry. It was basically a 2 hours.

The biggest disappointment was all the food came out warm and not hot.

Here is how we rated what we had

Wife

Wedge salad. 7/10

Shrimp/Grits. 4/10 (I tried it and agreed, dry and very bland)

Lemon cheesecake 7/10

Me

Clam chowder 8/10 (if it was hot probably close to perfection. 100% order it

NY steak 6.5/10 cooked medium rare but still somehow tough. Seasoned pretty well

The wake for desert. 7/10

We also got a side of mushrooms and an order of fries which were both good just not hot.

If I was at home eating at a restaurant I probably would have complained. I’m definitely more forgiving because the service is way better than what we normally get and maybe I feel like we are eating for “free”. Haha

Off to bed.

So I read the US is imposing a tariff on Mexico goods, and I was planning on buying some liquor in Mexico on my sailing in a few months. I know when you depart the sailing they ask if you have purchased any goods.. I assume of a certain amount they normally charge you?

I honestly have been lucky all my previous times to never pay a fee but I wonder if this time may be different.

Also if anyone knows if it’s worth it to go “shopping” in the port at Cozumel that VV docks at or to take the ferry to playa del Carmen for better goods ?

I’m writing this on the last night of my trip with Virgin Voyages, and I must say it was a deeply disappointing experience. The most glaring issue was the lack of service from the staff. From the moment we boarded, it was clear that the level of service fell far below expectations. Staff members were often disinterested, unhelpful, and at times seemed to avoid interactions altogether. For a company that markets itself as a premium cruise line, this was a significant letdown.

Even more troubling was the unwelcoming environment for anyone who wasn’t white. It was incredibly apparent that people of color were treated differently than their white counterparts. From the way guests were addressed to the subtle (and not-so-subtle) looks and attitudes, it felt as though the staff and some of the passengers had a bias against those who didn’t fit a specific demographic. This kind of behavior has no place in any hospitality setting, let alone one that touts inclusivity and diversity.

Overall, Virgin Voyages failed to live up to the hype. The lack of service and the uncomfortable, exclusionary atmosphere made the experience feel more like a burden than a vacation. I had high hopes for this trip, but unfortunately, it did not live up to the hype.

I am taking a cruise in July on Virgin and there are two overnight ports. I have hunted for an answer but can't find it. Is there a time you have to be back on the ship of its an overnight port stay?. I know I can stay off the ship overnight, but we want to come back, it just might be later at night. Is there a curfew?

I’ve only ever been on carnival cruises, I’m just wondering for the extreme price difference is Virgin worth it?

How are the ports? How’s the entertainment/ Food? Is the night life good? What’s the demographic on the ship?

Am wondering what is the benefit of booking a VV cruise with a travel advisor rather than just booking it directly on the VV website? How does this process work? Do they charge a fee?

Hello!

We are doing the Western Caribbean Charm sailing in March, and are debating options in Roatán-- Sol y Mar Beach Club day for $70/per person and the Turquoise Bay VIP beach day for $140/per person.

Both state open bar and lunch, a welcome drink/overview of the property, and it appears that chairs etc are included. Turquoise Bay is 45 min away, Sol y Mar is 15 min.

I'm curious about the pros/cons of each spot, as there is the price and travel distance differences. I'm sure both are gorgeous. Both appear to be open to all ages, so kiddos are probably present. Our goal for the day would be laying around roasting on the beach with snacks and (included...? Anything I should know??) adult beverages.

Really, any opinions and reviews would be welcome. We are just starting to think about how we might spend the day, so any feedback (including skipping both and petting sloths somewhere!) would be very welcome!

Hello everyone. Me and my spouse will be on on our First VV cruise in April. We booked it yesterday through VV directly and paid in full, now, after doing some reading here, I understand we could have earned some perks through a TA.

Can we still transfer to a TA? And if so where can we find one?

I could totally go for this right now. Best Ice cream shop at sea ❤️

What is your Favorite Dessert on the Lady Ships??

Why does everything close at 3pm? I think it's a big let down for people who want a later lunch but are stuck with pizza, burgers and desserts.

i just got a notification about the miami marathon closing roads down all weekend. i’m kind of panicking about how we are going to get to our hotel tomorrow and then to the port on sunday. does anybody have any advice or experience with this? and now i get why hotels were so expensive this weekend too.

Anyone have any luck getting Sim Card that works in the Antilles and Puerto Rico?

Looking to book a cruise in mid-December out of Miami, to Bimini and Key West. What is the weather like in those places and on the water around that time of year? We'd be coming from midwest-USA, so we want to know how much winter clothes to pack. TIA :)

Does anyone have any tips for securing a good deal on an ocean view cabin? We don’t care for balconies and it seems like every VV promotion is just for balcony cabins and above.

These are our two potential itineraries and I can’t decide which is best. We’ve never been in the Caribbean before, and they’re almost the same dates/price.

Which of these would you recommend for two people who are seeking the most beautiful places, best food, and with the most fun excursions?

Valiant Caribbean Holidays San Juan - Philipsburg - Basseterre - St John’s - Castries, Tortola, San Juan

Brilliant Caribbean Holidays Miami - Grand Turk - Puerto Plata - San Juan - Samana - Miami

Hello,

does anyone have tips or recommendations for Casablanca in June? The VV Shore Things look interesting, but quite expensive.

Are there any local tour guides or excursions, that you can recommend?

Thanks very much.

Booking a solo getaway Deck 5 or Deck 8 solo insider what floor is the best ?

Has anyone done this one before?

Also, quick question on the bar tab, I'm not really sure on drinks prices etc because the first cruise we went on had a free $300 bar tab each. Are they worth it or worth just paying on board?

Can't wait!