There's a bug on the VV site, whenever I choose my wife's name then go back to mine, it adds another $300 sailor loot. Send me your shopping list and I'll pick up something for you!

PS yes, I know is a glitch and will not actually be honored, it's just funny lol

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Curious to know if anyone has had to log into a VPN, using a product like OKTA for work and if so, what country / location does it show when you are logging in while on board (at sea)?

Her ladyship Brilliant Lady looking amazing in Málaga Spain.

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Used a local TA to get booked initially rev' d sailors loot and Bar Tab cash... is there something else I could have gotten? earlier embarkation or other things

Can anyone recommend a first mate that you have had experience with? Thank you for your time.

Our cruise coming up soon. Has anyone tried the salon for hair wash and blow drying long hair? What are their prices and how hard is it to get appointments? I am trying to see if it is worth carrying all my hair products for a wash or two. It will save me some luggage space.

I was planning on booking a cruise but I’m hearing mixed things about the ships capacity during the summer and I’m sorta hesitant about booking if the cruise isn’t at 75% capacity since some were mentioning a ghost ship at less than 75%. If anyone has and info on that please let me know!!

Like a dumbass, I assumed that adding other sailors to my contacts for the voyage would let me message them. Nope! Is there any way to do it, or am I just SOL until we run into each other again?

(Renata, Melody, Quincy, Josh: if y'all happen to see this, it's the tall white Megan. Feel free to PM me here. Or anybody else on the current Riviera Maya; go nuts I guess.)

Hi all, can anyone experienced with these islands help me out ? My husband and I are looking to maybe just take a taxi from port to the beach and back most of the port days. Are any places walkable without having a tour? What is doable without having to book an excursion?

The ports are : Philipsburg, Bridgetown, Castries, Fort de France , Basseterre. Would also appreciate the names of nice accessible beaches from these excluding Basettere since we booked the volcano hike .

Thanks!

Anyone been to Roatan and have a contact for a reputable custom tour company or taxi. I looked at all the shore things and nothing all things I'm looking for. My wife and I want to hit the Rum Distillery, Chocolate Factory, Roatan Island Brewing Company, and some kind of sloth encounter. I have messages out to a few tour companies but figured I'd see if anyone had a guy. Thanks.

I’m looking to book a Virgin cruise with the ongoing Black Friday deals. Is it better to use a TA, and if yes, how do I find one on here. Thanks.

Looking for recommendations for which Shore Things to pick for the following ports: Mykonos, Santorini, Rhodes, Istanbul. It will be a lively group of ladies in their 30s who like to party and explore. There are too many options to chose from!

Edit: Which beach clubs are a must visit? That have a good party vibe.

Had an email through today offering a 10% reduction on level upgrades for our upcoming sailing.

I assumed it would be 10% off the lowest possible bid (which obviously carry a pretty slim chance of success anyway), but when I looked it was actually only £5-£30 off - basically a 1-2% reduction, depending on cabin.

I was only slightly interested anyway, but now I'm mostly just peeved at what appears to be false advertising.

Anyone else get a similar email, and actually have a proper reduction in the bid price?

Hello Vibrant VV Reddit community!

So. A friend and I impetuously booked passage on the Resilient Lady. We booked an XL Sea Terrace and bid on a few Rockstar suites, mostly to have a larger bed.

This is my first cruise (M48, gay, single) and my friend’s 7th or eighth (F48, straight, single) and I am feeling a bit overwhelmed.

Our itinerary includes visits to: Road Town Tortola BVI - Bridgetown, Barbados - Castries, Saint Lucia - St. John’s Antigua - Phillipsburg, Saint Maarten - and one day at sea.

I’ve been reading a number of your posts and I’m gathering what I can. For example, for dinner - we booked through a TA and she helped us get reservations at all restaurants. She also (strongly) suggested we book Brunch reservations, however, all I am reading about is the amazing options available at The Galley. What’s the draw of Brunch - besides the bottomless booze option?

For excursions, should I be looking to my TA for recommendations for these ports? They’re new to both of us. I enjoy gentle hikes, being on and in the water, snorkeling, and am a certified SCUBA diver. Yet also aiming for a lot of relaxation on this trip, so laying on a lounge chair, reading a book and starting 2025 a few shades darker has appeal. If you’ve visited any of these ports, are there any must-dos or things to avoid?

Also, I am confused by the entertainment. Is everything first-come, first-served or do I need to make a reservation? Anything a must-see or an OK to skip?

Lastly, anything I should be bringing on a VV that I might not bring on a normal vacation? Anything you’ve forgotten and regretted not having with you on a cruise? Any gear/tech/toy you’ve seen other passengers with that you wish you also had?

I want to make the most of my first cruise and don’t want to ‘miss out’ on anything. I’m looking forward to making new friends, experiencing new things, and ringing in 2025 with a dear friend, someplace warm with a boatful of people!

Hey guys, we’re going on RL “Sunsets in the Lesser Antilles” in February and stopping in Willemstad, Curaçao for the day. Any recommendations for a reasonably priced resort with day passes? Hoping to hang out by the pool with towels, chairs and bathrooms, have some lunch and snorkel/swim from their beach if available.

My arrival time for my cruise in a few weeks is 3:45 and hotel checkout is at 12:00. How early can we drop our bags at Terminal V and catch the shuttle to Bayside Marketplace?

Hi everyone, I’m trying to see which would be better to do for next year, I want a sort of active more with some laid back stuff on this cruise, I can’t really decide which is worth it, but I’m also considering which ship might be more fuller as well, please let me know odds your suggestion!

What is the average age for VV transatlantic cruises 14+ days

Arriving the night before departure in Miami in Feb - took a look at some hotels near the airport with shuttles to the port but they have horrible reviews. Looking to stay under $150 - does anyone have any recommendations? Thank you

Got the red card last month to book my voyage for January. First statement arrives and synchrony didn’t properly credit thousands of points. Has anyone had this issue with synchrony, and is it a recurring one? I really don’t care to have to call in and fight for my reward points every month…

I’m going on a six-day Caribbean cruise in the spring. What kind of Shore Things will be available, and how much should I expect to spend? I won’t be able to see what the options actually are for another four weeks.

Hi. First time taking a cruise. We will have basic wifi - is that enough for calls and texting? Should I get an international add-on to my phone plan? Resilient Lady San Juan to St Lucia - any cruising tips welcome!

One of my girlfriends least favorite things about cruising is the Showers. Not cause of space or anything like that, but because she loves to have our overhead shower running and a handheld wand at the same time. Having a hard time finding an answer if it's possible to have both going (at a lower flow I would assume) on the Virgin showers. I'm assuming no but maybe you can and I can tell her the good news.

Thanks in advance!

Hey everyone! I'll be sailing in a couple weeks and I'm wondering how humid it is around Nassau, Puerto Plata, and overall on the ship this time of year. I have 3b/c hair and I was thinking of straightening it before the trip and washing it on maybe the 3rd day of the cruise. I'm not really planning on getting into the pool but I'll be using the sauna mid-week! I'd love to hear your thoughts!

PS: I know this isn't the most important question out there, but if you're a curly girl, you know the struggle!

Hi. I want to go ahead and book a virgin european cruise, from the UK. Should I book now (Black Friday) or wait for wave season. Thank you

I just reserved a cabin on scarlet lady for Christmas week. I went to reserve dining, but there is hardly any availability left. Do they accept walk in’s with a wait as well or am I stuck with the cafeteria food my whole trip?