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Sailed a few weeks ago on Scarlet Lady and The Wake was fantastic. We had dinner and brunch there. I will say that because they don’t generally get tipped, the restaurant staff are not as attentive as say Royal. Not bad service, just not the same feel. I didn’t mind because sometimes on other lines I feel much of what they do and say in in anticipation of a tip. The drinks weren’t pushed, many onboard likely had bar tabs and there were no tips at play. I appreciated that. I loved the free WI-FI, soda, cabin, water available everywhere, even the glass of champagne at sail away. Watch the videos on You Tube, they are very accurate. Just don’t expect the same cruise, no belly flop contest or sexy man competition. I sail Royal often and I like it. Royal is like Virgins grandma. Virgin is modern.

I just got back from Scarlet Lady. I saw the spin room door open early one morning and went in. I found my size shoe, clipped in and used the bike. It had my info up on the screen and there is a monitor attached. I’m not sure how often the door is open, but that was my experience.

Just off, as well. I loved Duel Reality and It’s a Ship Show. I actually really loved the cruise in general. It has room for improvement, but overall I had a really great time.

Ship: Scarlet Lady Cabin#: 10030A Deck #: 10 Cabin Category: Sea Terrace Sleeps: 2 Cabin Location: Aft, close to aft elevators and stairs Terrace/Window/Obstruction: None Noise Issues?: None Wind Issues?: None Connecting Cabin? Where Does it Connect?: No Hammock: Yes Metal/Glass Terrace: Glass Advantages/Problems: It's quiet, you can see the edge of the Dock, if you step to edge and look the lifeboats are below and to the right, they don’t obscure view. Quick access to The Dock and Wake and Galley, but aft is not central to most of the ship, you will walk a lot. Deck 10 is a good choice though. We had no motion issues. Also, location is close to aft elevators and stairs which are not highly utilized. Would You Book Again?: sea terrace, yes!!! This cabin wouldn’t be first choice though

On my 5 day cruise on the Vision, I didn’t buy the package. I would drink a few each day. I brought 2 bottles of wine and a few cans of Pepsi (you can bring 12). I used my 2- 50% off coupons off wine/beer added to my status tier. I used my 2- 50% off coupons for coffee. I had an onboard credit of $150 from the credit card rewards. I stuck to drinks of the day which were $10-12. I generally have a few in port as well which weren’t included in drink package. Note- the canned Truly they had onboard was $8.80 incl tax per drink. Also, we found all the cocktails to be delicious, but VERY weak. I had 1 Cosmo…very weak and pricey. Husband had 1 delicious Mojito, but it was very pricey/weak. So, in 5 days I broke even with my OBC. Considering my husband isn’t much of a drinker (maybe has 1 per day) , the drink package will never make sense for us.

I can’t answer your question, but I will be sailing into Taino Bay next month and was looking for a beach excursion or destination. I came across this one too. I think it’s a pretty long drive from Puerto Plata, so if that gives you reason to pause, look at that. There are a few You Tube videos if you search.

Following…sailing in a few weeks 😊

I’m sailing on Virgin into Taino Bay. Did anyone do a beach excursion that was great? As I know there is sand and a pool, but no access to the ocean at the port. I’m really torn as to whether I should book an excursion because I’d like to get into the ocean water at least after sailing that far. We are beach people. I’ve been to Punta Cana and was blown away by the beach. My hesitation is the beaches and excursions don’t look great, they are all pretty far away and is it a waste of my time as we are only in port so long. Also, one that appeals to me also takes me into the city of Puerto Plata, which I’m not looking for. The port does look great, should I just give up the beach idea and hit their pool?

No copy, sorry. We exclusively used the app.

I’m relieved because my passport expires within 6 mos of sailing and I don’t have the time to renew. I was stressing. Called Virgin and got a special ok from the port manager. So, that is a load off my mind personally.

Close parking, easy on and off. Very good port experience.

You better double check first thing when you board.

My dinner reservation got so screwed up on Vision. I picked 5:15 early seating and linked my reservation with 2 others for a party of 7. We boarded, my dining was bumped to my time, they got a table of 4 at 5:15. I approached the manager and never got a resolution. We all ate separately because the party of 4 had someone wanting to see shows. Other option was our party of 7 could sit between 7-9:15 pm. Good luck.

Solarium is awesome! Loungers are better, there is a bar. No kids. The Park Cafe is attached. The Spa is accessed on the rear to the left, which has a sauna and steam room you can use. They opened the Solarium up a few times as well.

There were a fair amount of kids, go to the Solarium adult pool (16+). It’s quiet, with 2 hot tubs and no kiddies. If the Solarium top is closed and you want sun, go one deck up. Kids don’t tend to hang there.